Companies like Strata International have shown that EPS foam + sprayed on fiber cement can more than support itself. So there is the possibility of a conventional 2x4 stud wall, a cellulose filled gap and then a self supporting wall of foam + fiber cement on the exterior (no siding needed).

I am a builder, so I'm biased.  But have you ever watched the HGTV show "Over Your Head"?  I say that because it can be easy for a lot owner with no building experience and no background to quickly become overwhelmed with the building process.  There are multiple permits, multiple inspections, multiple different contractors to manage, and all of this while (presumably) you are still working full time.  Find good contractors to meet deadlines is also hard work so my suggestion would be, if you decide to go this route, tread carefully.  If you decide to go with a builder, look for a reputable builder, ask for references, and be sure to read any agreement front to back before proceeding.  I hope this helps and good luck to you!

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Posted By ChalmersAbrams on 16 Jun 2011 06:45 AM
I am a builder, so I'm biased.  But have you ever watched the HGTV show "Over Your Head"?  I say that because it can be easy for a lot owner with no building experience and no background to quickly become overwhelmed with the building process.  There are multiple permits, multiple inspections, multiple different contractors to manage, and all of this while (presumably) you are still working full time.  Find good contractors to meet deadlines is also hard work so my suggestion would be, if you decide to go this route, tread carefully.  If you decide to go with a builder, look for a reputable builder, ask for references, and be sure to read any agreement front to back before proceeding.  I hope this helps and good luck to you!

well said , I have only found a few owner -builders that handled the experience well, most would never do it again

Incurring the largest expense of your life, you should tread carefully no matter how you proceed. You can build it fast. You can build it well. You can build it inexpensively. But you can't do all three. For an owner builder, that means lots of time for research, oversight and DIY, starting long before you break ground. Turning the task over to a GC, it means closer oversight. Time is money and the GC's emphasis inevitably is speed. Given a stretch of bad weather or a string of mistakes, every builder feels pressure to sacrifice goals two and three. The good ones resist the temptation.

That said, an owner builder needs cooperation, or at least acquiescence, from three quarters: the building inspector, the banker and the insurance agent. You'll want to sound out all three. It is still possible to run the project by hiring a builder as a consultant and paying a flat fee.

It is still possible to run the project by hiring a builder as a consultant and paying a flat fee.

That is one of the best pieces of advice an owner-builder could hear and put into practice.

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