06-08-2007, 03:23 PM
Yup, I'm one of the happy Castleblock owner-builders. I hired out the concrete/slab work and hired the required licenced plumber and electrician - otherwise wife and I built it with some hired labor from time to time. You can check out our little project at Take me to Ninole Progress
We used Rob's ProTec panels for the house itself and the Galvumet roof system panels. Many of Rob's clients use all metal, but I chose to use wooden posts and beams for my support and the look I wanted (open beam). We did opt to do metal studs on interior walls. I do have some "lessons learned", but think it is an excellent product and if our son moves here, it will be my first choice to build his house.
We also welcome visitors/propsective builders to come check it out and feel free to email me directly with any questions.
We did check out other alternatives. Agree with Rabi as to Multifacetted costs - beautiful product, but too much maintenance for me.
We did utilize HPM to build our shed - more of a custom "kit" but they were good to deal with, especially as we weren't living here yet. Before switching to Castleblock, we spent many months revising their Maluhia model.
We also did extensive planning with Take me to Lockwood
Example house in Volcano near golf course and
Take me to Connecta Example houses in HPP I believe.
This proved too difficult from owner builder perspective and the local contact's wife wanted a premium price to act as "no work provided, in name only" advisor.
Best of luck in your quest. It IS an adventure.
David
Ninole Resident
We used Rob's ProTec panels for the house itself and the Galvumet roof system panels. Many of Rob's clients use all metal, but I chose to use wooden posts and beams for my support and the look I wanted (open beam). We did opt to do metal studs on interior walls. I do have some "lessons learned", but think it is an excellent product and if our son moves here, it will be my first choice to build his house.
We also welcome visitors/propsective builders to come check it out and feel free to email me directly with any questions.
We did check out other alternatives. Agree with Rabi as to Multifacetted costs - beautiful product, but too much maintenance for me.
We did utilize HPM to build our shed - more of a custom "kit" but they were good to deal with, especially as we weren't living here yet. Before switching to Castleblock, we spent many months revising their Maluhia model.
We also did extensive planning with Take me to Lockwood
Example house in Volcano near golf course and
Take me to Connecta Example houses in HPP I believe.
This proved too difficult from owner builder perspective and the local contact's wife wanted a premium price to act as "no work provided, in name only" advisor.
Best of luck in your quest. It IS an adventure.
David
Ninole Resident
Ninole Resident