[ocrenter]

Eugene, I would defer to localguy when it comes to estimating heating and cooling cost. the true cost may surprise you.

now regarding Tiburon vs Montoro or Serenity, the big question is did the builder cut down on insulation in an effort to cut cost.

[ocrenter]

Eugene, I would defer to localguy when it comes to estimating heating and cooling cost. the true cost may surprise you.

now regarding Tiburon vs Montoro or Serenity, the big question is did the builder cut down on insulation in an effort to cut cost.

[ocrenter]

Tiburon models are for sale:

4950 sqft asking $1.55 mil
5535 sqft asking $1.66 mil
5955 sqft asking $1.86 mil

of course, Serenity is significantly lower in quality compared to Tiburon. If Tiburon is the Escalade, Serenity is like the Yukon, with Montoro being the Suburban.

[ocrenter]

Tiburon models are for sale:

4950 sqft asking $1.55 mil
5535 sqft asking $1.66 mil
5955 sqft asking $1.86 mil

of course, Serenity is significantly lower in quality compared to Tiburon. If Tiburon is the Escalade, Serenity is like the Yukon, with Montoro being the Suburban.

[ocrenter]

Tiburon models are for sale:

4950 sqft asking $1.55 mil
5535 sqft asking $1.66 mil
5955 sqft asking $1.86 mil

of course, Serenity is significantly lower in quality compared to Tiburon. If Tiburon is the Escalade, Serenity is like the Yukon, with Montoro being the Suburban.

[ocrenter]

Tiburon models are for sale:

4950 sqft asking $1.55 mil
5535 sqft asking $1.66 mil
5955 sqft asking $1.86 mil

of course, Serenity is significantly lower in quality compared to Tiburon. If Tiburon is the Escalade, Serenity is like the Yukon, with Montoro being the Suburban.

[ocrenter]

Tiburon models are for sale:

4950 sqft asking $1.55 mil
5535 sqft asking $1.66 mil
5955 sqft asking $1.86 mil

of course, Serenity is significantly lower in quality compared to Tiburon. If Tiburon is the Escalade, Serenity is like the Yukon, with Montoro being the Suburban.

[ocrenter]

sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.

[ocrenter]

sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.

[ocrenter]

sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.

[ocrenter]

sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.

[ocrenter]

sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.

[ocrenter]

Excellent work. the backyard will look terrific.

agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.

As for the grass:

[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]

Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.

consider this:

http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/

Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm

good luck!

[ocrenter]

Excellent work. the backyard will look terrific.

agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.

As for the grass:

[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]

Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.

consider this:

http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/

Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm

good luck!

[ocrenter]

Excellent work. the backyard will look terrific.

agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.

As for the grass:

[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]

Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.

consider this:

http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/

Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm

good luck!

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