Planning a new home build

[jerry]

Regarding a cupola: I love the look but consider these factors--what do you do about lighting and how do you reach the smoke detector that is required to be way up there? Actually, the lighting can be quite dramatic, but it takes some planning and some $$.

In addition to the other comments, post and pier makes installation of the electric (and modification of the electric) ever so much easier. Given a choice, I would never build a house on a slab.

Jerry
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