Even if someone is lumping everything together for financing
purposes, I think it is still a good idea to build a small structure
first. This is ESPECIALLY true when using a technique that the
contractors and workers are not familiar with.
The small structure is like a training exercise for the key people
building the bigger structure.
The small structure can be very useful to lock up tools and materials
during the larger construction process.
Small structures under a certain size can usually be built without a
permit.
The small structure can get built off to the side while excavation
and foundation work proceeds on the main project.
The small project can still be educational and influence the larger
plan. Even if you've got the big plans approved, the sooner you make
any changes to them that are needed, the cheaper those changes will
be to make.
Even if it is not practical to build a small structure on your
primary site, someone might be able to build a very small portable
structure on another site before closing on the primary property.
It's just my opinion, of course, but I do NOT recommend skipping this
step. It's an invaluable learning experience for everyone involved.
In my personal situation, I hope to build at least 3 small cheap test
structures before building anything bigger on my primary project.
1. A small storage shed.
2. An organized tool storage shed.
3. A small construction office.
I want to position those 3 structures in a "U" shape. The open side
of the "U" will have a gate installed. The boxed-in opening will be
a secured unsheltered exterior storage space.
Eventually, after project completion, this small complex of stuctures
will either be adapted to serve other functions, sold off, or torn
down. During the construction of the primary building, this
headquarters will be invaluable.
Others may make different choices on their projects, but I think it's
easy to see how profitable those small structures can be.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Edward Conley" <c_edward@...>
wrote:
>
> Good additions.Thanks.
> I was really planning on doing something small to begin with, but
had to lump in the cost
> of the property in my construction loan and there were some square
footage minimums as
> well as some pretty stringent historic distric requirements, but
admittedly it soon became
> a run away train.
>
> Hang tough everyone..
> Ed
>
>
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