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Lot 169 – The Varandas

Lot 169 – The Varandas

This plan contains a set of construction drawings and specifications for “The Varandas” house model, located on Lot 169 on Atram Avenue in Alabama.

Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
SQFT:
3895
Key areas and dimensions
Main Floor:
  • Conditioned: 2,560 sqft
  • Unconditioned: 760 sqft
  • Porches: 553 sqft
  • Second Floor:
  • Conditioned: 1,335 sqft
  • Unconditioned:760 sqft
  • Porches: 553 sqft
  • Layout
    The home is designed with a focus on open living and defined private spaces across two levels:
    First Floor:
  • Primary Suite: Includes a Primary Bedroom, a large Primary Bathroom, and a dedicated Primary Closet. Common Areas: Features a Living area, Dining area, and Kitchen with a Breakfast nook and walk-in Pantry.
  • Additional Rooms: Contains Bedroom #2, an Office, a Foyer, a Mud room, a Laundry room, and a Powder room.
  • Exterior: A two-car Garage, a front porch, and a covered rear porch.
  • Second Floor:
  • Additional Bedrooms: Bedrooms #3 and #4.
  • Recreation: Includes a Bonus room and a living area open to the floor below.
  • Bathrooms: Features two additional bathrooms (Bath #3 and Bath #4).
  • Construction
  • Structural Integrity: The plans specify that all construction must follow the latest edition of national, state, and local building codes.
  • Framing:
  • Interior/Exterior Walls: Typically utilize 2×4 or 2×6 wood framing as specified by structural requirements.
  • Roofing: Features a typical metal roof on rafters.
  • Foundation: The home is built on a crawlspace foundation.
  • Exterior Finish: Materials include modular brick or stone veneer with air space between the sheathing and veneer.
  • Mechanical: HVAC systems must be installed per local and state codes, requiring rigid metal pipe for all ductwork except plenums; “flex-duct” is strictly prohibited.
  • Design Standards
    The project is engineered for the coastal environment of Fairhope and adheres to modern building standards
    Additional Information
    Site and Safety Notes:
  • Site Plan: The structure is situated on Lot 169 on Atrium Avenue with specific 10′ setbacks.
  • Fire Safety: Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in each room and at every level of the home.
  • Drainage: The lot must be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls with a minimum 6-inch fall within the first 10 feet.
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