House Plans - Location is Important

When it comes to house plans, there are lots of things to consider, but planning for the location of your home is one of the important ones. Finding land that is both affordable and available typically means one thing: a less-than-perfect building site. You want to find the right plan to fit your chosen lot. And then making sure the house sits properly on the lot can mitigate potential problems. It will also save on energy costs.

So what type of location are you dealing with? Is it a sloping lot? Is the acreage part of a wetlands area? Is the land a narrow-width? Is the area full of large rocks? There are lots of unique and challenging locations and lots out there, but they are all buildable. That is, if you have the correct home plan for the location.

" A sloping lot: This type of lot can have great advantages - an excellent view and cool breezes, which can really impact your lifestyle. The other great thing is that there are lots of home plans designed to fit a slope like this. Whether it's to the front, back, or side you can usually make it work. You may consider a plan that places your garage on the high side of a slope. This will minimize foundation expenses.

" Wetlands: You could use a pier foundation type of home plan. This type of foundation raises the main body of the home from wet sites. They are also in accordance with local laws protecting wetlands areas.

" Narrow Lot: Despite what you might think, there are lots of plans that have the house as little as 25 feet wide. Be sure to look at all of these types of plans if you have a narrow lot.

So, when you look at home plans, be careful when it comes to unique location considerations. Make the right decisions and you can take advantage of sun exposure, prevailing winds, views, and access and improve the living experience!

Bio

Archway Press House Plans has been selling affordable, single-family home plans and garage plans since 1946. Richard Campen, president, has more than 30 years experience working with customers, builders and architects to develop plans that meet the varied needs of Americans at different times in their lives. His commitment is to helping people realize their dream home in the most affordable way.