Different Wall Heights = More $$$

#39 Different Wall Heights = More $$$. If there is one thing you must know in order to keep costs down, keep your wall height the same through out the home, Framing, drywall, lumber, just about all your costs are affected by this. Learn from this video a vital lesson in home construction.

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[pcatful]

11 changes. That's wild! I think it's easier to make it all the same and drop a few soffits for effect. Thanks for the design ideas!

[BenKlassen]

Good idea. I'm going with uniform wall heights to keep costs down and to minimize the cost per square foot so I can afford to have more floor square footage.

[antoniopicante]

This is awesome. What is the follow up video I really would like to see how the trusses are done with different wall heights. Thank You

[ezdeezytube]

The plan Im working on is a simple rectangle, 1 story, 10' ceiling. I was pondering to make the entrance and living room 12'. Now Im wondering, if thats actually more expensive to have instead of simply 12' all around! That 12' ceiling would really bring a sense of expansiveness to things...

[sillililli]

What an awesome concept, thank you so much for walking those, that are interested and brave enough to build a house or be the contractor's on their own build, through the process. You are giving them invaluable insight. I've grown up in a family of carpenters with their own businesses, I was the book keeper, so I understand costing. I've spent a great deal of time on job sites, you're taking me down memories lane. And, are definitely speaking my language. lol

[messagefrom]

I like your show. I need to learn as much as possible about proper home construction and everything to analyze everything to make my project go smoothly. Wall height and truss design is a great topic.

[squeekhobby]

Thanks a lot for bringing this great content. Request you to bring cost analysis and design analysis for various house plans.

[htower]

I designed my upcoming build with 8.5 foot walls. Full length 8 foot studs and double top and double bottom plate. If you use 4.5 and 4 foot drywall, no extra cuts, plus added bonus, easier to nail baseboard in.
Edit: Great video as usual!

[LASD]

Great advice. I'm building my own home and have 3 different wall heights. I'm glad that is still in the perimeter of not terrifying a framer. 10' living area, kitchen etc. (1st floor), 8 ft. second story (bedrooms/guest room/laundry) and second story home theater 11 ft. ceiling. I think I'm good, your thoughts?

[kristieme]

Keith, your content is great and as a real estate investor in the Park City area I am very thankful for finding your channel. I am planning to use a build to rent investing strategy and I will definitely be requesting your consultation services in the near future. I am curious if you could weigh in on three things: 1.) building a large garage (rv size) with living quarters on top, could this be a cost saving building method? Perhaps easier than building a traditional home? 2.) What about Barndominiums? 3.) What about sites like ArchitecturalDesigns.com? Are they a waste?

Looking forward to watching more content and buying land soon.

Thanks!

[messagefrom]

Keith, since tariffs have been lifted and maybe mills re-opening from c-19 lockdown,
do you think lumber prices or lumber production may get better ( better prices and availability)?

[KathieVaughan]

have 9' wall height in top floor. want a few rooms to be set at 8' height. thinking can have trusses sit lower in those rooms, bathrooms and entry. while keeping wall height around the outside at 9'.

[Drunken_Hamster]

Ah, so you mean on a per-level basis. Question: What if on only the main level you do a single section that's different, but instead of making the wall taller, you make the floor drop down lower, instead? In particular, I'm thinking a 12ft garage and drop-down living room, with the rest of the main level being 10ft.

[kylefolson]

What are your thoughts on putting attic trusses on your home? Do you have any videos on this?

[markrestelli]

I’m building a rectangular urban infill. For lumber cost savings should I do 8 foot ceilings or 9 foot ceilings? Your comments are welcome. Obviously I want taller ceilings.

[neilbrace]

First of all thanks for all the info. In one of your videos, you stated that you buy lumber before you start the process of building.
my question Can you purchase a certain material in advance and pay for it from the loan as an owner-builder?

[bchilva]

Anyone in the northern VA area? Looking to GC my own home.

[jenkurlbaum]

Would it be more cost effective to build a 2000 square ft ranch with an unfinished basement or a 2 story 2000 so ft with crawl space?. Same details, finishes, roof and similar exterior siding.

[microcolonel]

It is hilarious to me, the lengths people go to to make themselves feel small in their own homes. I think people will look back on this era of 12+ ft ceiling closets, and living rooms taller than steeples, as an architectural embarrassment.

[tutnetam]

Where did you print those plans? FedEx store?