Really interested in all the details you're dealing with in advance to prevent problems further along in your build Noah. Such valuable information for a newbie owner builder! I am surprised that you're building a stick frame house, given that you're most famous for your log, timber frame & all the stone elements in your homes, but having seen pictures of all the homes you've built over the years I have no doubt this one will be incredibly special as well. I'm really curious to learn more about the details of your design that will create that visual variety that you've shared really create a stand out custom home design vrs a monochromatic exterior/interior. I joined the Handmade House Academy a couple of years ago now when you offered a deal that was too amazing to pass up. However, other than the occasional video here and there, I haven't yet truly dived in to the curriculum because of all manor of unforeseen breakdowns and obstacles that have cropped up along the way for us. That said, now that we actually have our land AND have recently acquired permission to build our home there, I'm EXTREMELY excited to dive into all the content you've created for us in the Academy, as well as to get to get to watch and learn from you in your process of actually building your home from start to finish. This is something I've dreamed of doing for over 30 years!!!
The price of concrete has increased because of the lack of coal ash being produced today. The push to end coal powered electrical power production and other coal manufacturing has lead to a huge decrease in this byproduct.
