Looking to have a new house framed

IslandRadio · 03-10-2020, 01:20 PM

I am looking at a project for this spring/summer - building a new house.

Would like to know of any recommendations for locals who are experienced in this area.

The project is approximately 3000 square feet. The design is a cape.

Want to get this up and tight to the weather, so this would involve:

1) Framing including interior partitions, pop the windows in, etc.
2) Chimneys - heat and wood stove (will probably go with triple insulated stainless)
3) Roofing
4) Siding (am going to use a nice Vinyl that looks like shakes)

Mulling over what to use for heat. There may only be one chimney. Depends. I like heat pumps, but don't like the ever increasing cost of electricity.

Like LP - nice and clean, and very efficient, but LP is expensive.

Which leaves oil. Still thinking about that..but will know soon.

Anyway, any recommendations would be welcome. If you are a contractor and are interested, also please contact me. This is in Tuftonboro.

Thanks and Regards, Steve

03-10-2020, 01:20 PM	#1
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Looking to have a new house framed I am looking at a project for this spring/summer - building a new house. Would like to know of any recommendations for locals who are experienced in this area. The project is approximately 3000 square feet. The design is a cape. Want to get this up and tight to the weather, so this would involve: 1) Framing including interior partitions, pop the windows in, etc. 2) Chimneys - heat and wood stove (will probably go with triple insulated stainless) 3) Roofing 4) Siding (am going to use a nice Vinyl that looks like shakes) Mulling over what to use for heat. There may only be one chimney. Depends. I like heat pumps, but don't like the ever increasing cost of electricity. Like LP - nice and clean, and very efficient, but LP is expensive. Which leaves oil. Still thinking about that..but will know soon. Anyway, any recommendations would be welcome. If you are a contractor and are interested, also please contact me. This is in Tuftonboro. Thanks and Regards, Steve