[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Are you looking into solar, by chance? I have a friend building a home and they are taking a hard look at adding solar panels. Personally, I'm not entirely sold on the investment, but they are more feasible than they were in years past.

It has been a thought but never really a consideration. I've looked into it. But newer houses and particularly ours, is very Green and efficient! Heck, I installed a 12 Seer A/C unit a couple Summers ago and all LED and CFL lighting in our current home built in 2001. Our energy savings are significantly lower. And in our new home the unit is 16 Seer with Radiant roof Barriers and Blown R38 insulation in attic. All LED lighting and double pain insulated glass windows will make the new home super energy efficient!

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely it did! I couldn't recall if I ever posted my 'Lounge addition and remodel' in our current house? But it and the fact that new carpet and tile was installed not that long ago, the amazing 8ft Privacy fence, 3 car garage, and location and schools, all added great value!

Your lounge addition and remodel post was exactly what I was thinking of when I had asked. I am glad that you got enjoyment out of it but that it also worked in your favor.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Your lounge addition and remodel post was exactly what I was thinking of when I had asked. I am glad that you got enjoyment out of it but that it also worked in your favor.

That is one of about 2 things I am going to miss about our house. The 'stressed grey wood Tile' floors in this house are fantastic! So many compliments. Unfortunately, in the new house, the Lounge will be upstairs and tile was going to be a potential issue with the possibility of cracking over time and noise. We opted for Hardwood throughout. Still a great selection but it will have a different appearance than what we have here now:

[Taskmaster]

Looking good big guy, congrats!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Looking good big guy, congrats!

Thank you!

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Stunning house, Love what you're trying to achieve, but why timber frame when we're in the grip of global warming, and why the hell do you NOT want to attract bees!? Given that we have a current global shortage of bees, they are surely the most important creature to attract given how much you love your meat. Remember, without bees, you have no meat.

It's not my problem if your new shiny house blows away in a storm, but the world certainly needs more bees and meadows to attract bees. If you like eating meat, you need bees.

Residential construction in the US differs from the UK. Climate is one of many reasons but Texas building codes insures the house won't blow away except for a major tornado.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Are you looking into solar, by chance? I have a friend building a home and they are taking a hard look at adding solar panels. Personally, I'm not entirely sold on the investment, but they are more feasible than they were in years past.

The OP would have to check his CC&R's to see if they're allowed. Unfortunately as you probably know the majority of new construction in the Texas and the SE US occurs in planned developments which have restrictions.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

The OP would have to check his CC&R's to see if they're allowed. Unfortunately as you probably know the majority of new construction in the Texas and the SE US occurs in planned developments which have restrictions.

So true. It in fact may not even be permitted. But I am very confident of the Green steps and efforts I've included into our home.

[lsturbointeg]

Beautiful home TXSTYLE! can you chime in on the Home Theatre build as far as screen type/size and the equipment you plan on using. i'm in the middle of my build

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

The OP would have to check his CC&R's to see if they're allowed. Unfortunately as you probably know the majority of new construction in the Texas and the SE US occurs in planned developments which have restrictions.

I don't know about Texas but such restrictions are not really allowed in FL. You may need to get approval but ultimately an HOA can't prevent a homeowner from installing solar panels. However, personally I'm not sold on payback and get concerned about panels smashing in hurricanes / tropical storms. Additionally, if you connect them to the grid, they won't work in a power outage. So where I live they aren't worth the investment to me personally.

We put in impact resistant glass and it had minimal impact on energy. I need to look into better attic insulation.

[BMW F22]

3500 sq ft?! Daaaamn! Congratulations!

[someguywithanm3]

Dude, that's a beautiful home! Congrats!!!!!

When are we invited for a bbq? Lol

[BayMoWe335]

Seriously nice home and design. Is it in the Plano area or more Allen?

I am also looking to build a home. Looks like mortgages are getting tougher and rates are rising a bit. Did you secure decent financing? I've been looking at doing 20% down and financing the rest on a 15.

Would be curious to know the details of your experience so I can present my builder/bank with another story.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Seriously nice home and design. Is it in the Plano area or more Allen?

I am also looking to build a home. Looks like mortgages are getting tougher and rates are rising a bit. Did you secure decent financing? I've been looking at doing 20% down and financing the rest on a 15.

Would be curious to know the details of your experience so I can present my builder/bank with another story.

I'll shoot you a PM.

[euro*]

Wow, awesome looking home! Please make sure to post more pictures once complete. I love seeing things like this!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Beautiful home TXSTYLE! can you chime in on the Home Theatre build as far as screen type/size and the equipment you plan on using. i'm in the middle of my build

This is the stuff I really enjoy talking about too! My lineup:

Yamaha RX-A3060
STR-169135 Silver Ticket (150")
Optoma UHD65 (considering others but currently my front runner)
Klipsch

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by someguywithanm3

Dude, that's a beautiful home! Congrats!!!!!

When are we invited for a bbq? Lol

Thank you kindly! Let me know when you in town. My grill is ready at a moments notice...

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

This is the stuff I really enjoy talking about too! My lineup:

Yamaha RX-A3060
STR-169135 Silver Ticket (150")
Optoma UHD65 (considering others but currently my front runner)
Klipsch

That'll be a SWEET AVR! I checked the specs but does that run .2 or .4 for for Atmos or do you not plan on running Atmos? I thought about the Silver Ticket screen (130") but i also saw the Elite is comparable? Still deciding. Very nice projector choice! What speakers are you going to run?

[Scout10]

Congrats . . . . started in April ! ! ! WOW
Thats an impossible feat up here.

You DO HAVE HEAVY storms where you are!
My son is in McKinney . . . 3rd roof in 6 yrs (hail damage)
And 3 cars that looked as if left on a golf driving range on top (hail)

That big a house and the investment, have it inspected, and punch list
provided to builder . . . . before closing.

[eluded]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

My grill is ready at a moments notice.

TXS- that's a sweet build! Going to be gorgeous when it's done.

What kind of grilling set up are you going to have at the new place?

[ASAP]

Sooo nice... I don't know the cost of something like this in Plano... but in Miami, this is a 2+ mil home.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Unfortunately, going from a 3 to a 2. But making up for it in sooooo many other ways!

Really nice house. Congratulations. Three garages to 2 will require some planning and effort. If you avoid turning one of sides (or both) into storage space with no room for a car, then a 2-car garage can work fine. Otherwise, you'll be doomed leaving your cars outside.