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February 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM #666071February 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM #665117
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I’m not sure what your point is… it sounds like we agree.Builders cheaping out and using vinyl windows to pocket an extra $20k on a McMansion is lame.
Quality built, custom homes don’t use vinyl windows (as a generalization).
Aluminum has gone in and out of fad, it’s back for modern homes now, and I will probably end up using them. Steel windows have been high-end the whole time, though.[/quote]
I guess I misunderstood you. I thought you mean only custom homes use wood and metal windows while all tract homes uses vinyl. Maybe you’re only referring to new tract homes?By point about the extra $20k is that, windows, like flooring, doors, mouldings, counter tops, cabinets, etc. are all replaceable. So, just because it’s custom doesn’t mean it’s built w/ quality and just because it’s a tract home doesn’t mean owners can’t upgrades to high quality stuff. However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.
February 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM #665179Participant[quote=permabear]
I’m not sure what your point is… it sounds like we agree.Builders cheaping out and using vinyl windows to pocket an extra $20k on a McMansion is lame.
Quality built, custom homes don’t use vinyl windows (as a generalization).
Aluminum has gone in and out of fad, it’s back for modern homes now, and I will probably end up using them. Steel windows have been high-end the whole time, though.[/quote]
I guess I misunderstood you. I thought you mean only custom homes use wood and metal windows while all tract homes uses vinyl. Maybe you’re only referring to new tract homes?By point about the extra $20k is that, windows, like flooring, doors, mouldings, counter tops, cabinets, etc. are all replaceable. So, just because it’s custom doesn’t mean it’s built w/ quality and just because it’s a tract home doesn’t mean owners can’t upgrades to high quality stuff. However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.
February 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM #665781Participant[quote=permabear]
I’m not sure what your point is… it sounds like we agree.Builders cheaping out and using vinyl windows to pocket an extra $20k on a McMansion is lame.
Quality built, custom homes don’t use vinyl windows (as a generalization).
Aluminum has gone in and out of fad, it’s back for modern homes now, and I will probably end up using them. Steel windows have been high-end the whole time, though.[/quote]
I guess I misunderstood you. I thought you mean only custom homes use wood and metal windows while all tract homes uses vinyl. Maybe you’re only referring to new tract homes?By point about the extra $20k is that, windows, like flooring, doors, mouldings, counter tops, cabinets, etc. are all replaceable. So, just because it’s custom doesn’t mean it’s built w/ quality and just because it’s a tract home doesn’t mean owners can’t upgrades to high quality stuff. However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.
February 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM #665917Participant[quote=permabear]
I’m not sure what your point is… it sounds like we agree.Builders cheaping out and using vinyl windows to pocket an extra $20k on a McMansion is lame.
Quality built, custom homes don’t use vinyl windows (as a generalization).
Aluminum has gone in and out of fad, it’s back for modern homes now, and I will probably end up using them. Steel windows have been high-end the whole time, though.[/quote]
I guess I misunderstood you. I thought you mean only custom homes use wood and metal windows while all tract homes uses vinyl. Maybe you’re only referring to new tract homes?By point about the extra $20k is that, windows, like flooring, doors, mouldings, counter tops, cabinets, etc. are all replaceable. So, just because it’s custom doesn’t mean it’s built w/ quality and just because it’s a tract home doesn’t mean owners can’t upgrades to high quality stuff. However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.
February 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM #666253Participant[quote=permabear]
I’m not sure what your point is… it sounds like we agree.Builders cheaping out and using vinyl windows to pocket an extra $20k on a McMansion is lame.
Quality built, custom homes don’t use vinyl windows (as a generalization).
Aluminum has gone in and out of fad, it’s back for modern homes now, and I will probably end up using them. Steel windows have been high-end the whole time, though.[/quote]
I guess I misunderstood you. I thought you mean only custom homes use wood and metal windows while all tract homes uses vinyl. Maybe you’re only referring to new tract homes?By point about the extra $20k is that, windows, like flooring, doors, mouldings, counter tops, cabinets, etc. are all replaceable. So, just because it’s custom doesn’t mean it’s built w/ quality and just because it’s a tract home doesn’t mean owners can’t upgrades to high quality stuff. However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM #665387UCGal
Participant[quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM #665450Participant[quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM #666050Participant[quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM #666186Participant[quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.
February 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM #666520Participant[quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.
February 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM #665551CA renter
Participant[quote=UCGal][quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.[/quote]
Yep, your granny flat is a custom home. 🙂
February 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM #665615Participant[quote=UCGal][quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.[/quote]
Yep, your granny flat is a custom home. 🙂
February 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM #666213Participant[quote=UCGal][quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.[/quote]
Yep, your granny flat is a custom home. 🙂
February 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM #666347Participant[quote=UCGal][quote=AN]However, what other posters were saying, which I don’t really agree with is that, quality of a house has nothing to do with it being custom. It’s only custom if you work with an architect and build a one of a kind house. Even if you use vinyl windows, it’s still custom.[/quote]
LOL – I just realized by the definition that if you work with an architect to build custom to your needs it is a custom home…
I live in an undeniable tract home. Not upgraded. No major remodels.
BUT… we have a custom granny flat in our back yard. Hubby spent 18 months designing and redesigning to meet the needs of my in laws within the very limiting requirements of companion units in San Diego…So we have both… custom *and* tract… all on the same lot.[/quote]
Yep, your granny flat is a custom home. 🙂
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