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Can I make copies of these house plans?No, it is illegal. All house plans are copyrighted. Making copies of these house plans will violate copyright laws! A red seal will be stamped on the house plans to verify the authenticity.
Do you have the original plans for my house?Probably not. Unfortunately, not many original house plans survive for Cambridge homes. Any plans that were submitted to city offices between 1886 (when the first building permits were issued) and the mid-1920s have been lost or destroyed. If you call our office, we will check to see if we have plans in our files or if we know of any for your house. Even if we do not have ...
Can I make changes to your floor plans/ Do you offer custom floor plans?If the house is already started, it really cannot be structurally changed. If you choose a house that is under construction, then that is basically the house you get. You can still change interior details, such as paint and other options. If we were to build a house directly for you and you were to alter the plans prior to permitting; then, yes, larger changes can be made....
Does the City have a copy of my original house plans that I can look at?We may have them depending on when your house was built or remodeled. The State of Washington Department of Records & Archives requires that we retain single-family house plans for only 90 days after the project is completed. In the mid 80's, when a lack of storage space became an issue, citizens were notified to pick up their plans or the plans were destroyed. Since that ...
Plans Do you have the plans for my home?Many house plans are on microfilm and have been given to the Shaker Heights Library for storage and archiving. Library staff can assist you in locating your plans. Not all Shaker house plans are available. The Building Department files include a complete permit history of each home, as well as the names of the architect and/or builder, and the original construction date an...
Are all of your house plans available on CDROM?No. But many are. Check your individual house plan for availability. The house plan will be provided in an AutoCAD format and will be placed on a CDROM. If you are planning major revisions to your house plans many architects and designers prefer to work from CAD files.
Q: Do I own the copyrights to a plan I purchased?No. American Gables, Inc. retains all copyrights on all plans sold. The purchase of a set of home plans in no way transfers any copyright or other ownership interest in it to the buyer except for a limited license to use that set of home plans for the construction of the home. House Plan Resources House Plans - American Gables, Inc. Luxury house plans and custom home desig...
Do you have plans for the ships ladder shown on page 59 and 79 of The Not So Big House?Yes. If you email us at info@notsobighouse.com, we will send you a jpeg of the plans used to build Sarah's ships ladder from her St. Paul house. Any contractor should be able to build from these plans, but Sarah encourages you to check with your building inspector first. Sarah Susanka's House/The Not So Big House - page 2, 13, 19, 35, 41, 42, 44 (top), 48, 52 (bottom), 53,...
What are the ranges of homes available?We strive, in line with our philosophy, to ensure that we give absolute value for money. A variety of sample plans are available from which you can choose. If you desire to make changes or alterations our in-house architect is available to assist you with your desired changes free of charge. We can build according to your plans from a standard house to as lavish a house as...
Are my house plans kept on file?Yes. Although THA does not have plans for every house in Tanglewood, plans are available for most homes that have been built. Call the THA office for verification.
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House Plan - Larry James Design - Frequently Asked Questions