Where to start?

1. Municipal Regulations

It is very important to check municipal or regional regulations that could affect the feasibility, final design, or shape of your project.

By validating these requirements with the relevant authorities in advance, we can provide you with plans quickly.

Failing to consult beforehand may result in additional costs for revising plans, remanufacturing wood components, and significant delays.

2. Land / Site

Type of terrain

Flat
Gentle slope
Steep slope

Orientation and view

North
South
East
West
Lake view
Mountain view
Other...

3. Foundation

Type of foundation

Slab on grade
Conventional
Crawl space with clean concrete slab
With in-floor radiant heating (hot water or electric)

For a conventional foundation

What will the basement be used for?

Will bedrooms be located in the basement?
If yes, in which orientation?

Desired ground level relative to the top of the foundation?

Is the slope steep enough to require frost walls? In that case, for basement rooms, will a patio door (for a bedroom) or garage door be required?

4. Electrical Source

Provenance

North
South
East
West
Overhead
Underground

Panel location

Main floor
Basement
Mezzanine
Upper floor

Do you have a plan showing outlet locations? Position des luminaires

Indicate the positions of light fixtures and ceiling fans.

Specify the location of the kitchen table so the light fixture can be properly centered.

5. Plumbing Sewer and water supply

Water supply

Private or public sewer
Septic system installation?
Private or public water supply
Need for a sump pump?

Sanitary fixtures and appliances

Will you install a washer, laundry sink, or toilets?
In the basement? Main floor? Mezzanine?

For smaller cottages, have you considered space-saving solutions such as stacked washer-dryer units or all-in-one appliances? Evaluate this need, as each option has its pros and cons.

What size water heater is required? For small cottages, could a 20-gallon water heater meet your needs and save space?

Do you plan to include a dishwasher?

Single or double sink?

Will you have a shower only, or also a bathtub? Can the tub and shower be combined, or will they be separate?

6. Entry Door and Terrace

Entry door orientation

North
South
East
West

Other doors

Where will additional doors be located?

Patio or terrace

What size patio?

Addition of a screened solarium (to keep bugs out)?

7. Fenestration (Windows)

What type of fenestration do you want in the front gable (see our models)?

For the back wall of the mezzanine (if applicable), what type of windows do you prefer?

To maximize natural light in the kitchen, we can install a low-height but wider horizontal window. In that case, we recommend 22" cabinets instead of 30". The advantage: abundant natural lighting on counter surfaces.

8. Staircase

The staircase to the mezzanine: Open log style or wood?
Or closed conventional style with storage underneath?

9. Roofing

We recommend enameled steel roofing, although shingles are also an option.

10. Fireplace and Heating

Type of heating

Do you plan to install a wood stove or fireplace? Or gas appliances?

Air exchanger

Depending on the square footage, an air exchanger may be required.

Where inside the home would you like it installed?

11. Kitchen

What type of fenestration do you want in the front gable (see our models)?

For the back wall of the mezzanine (if applicable), what type of windows?

To maximize natural light in the kitchen, consider a low but wide horizontal window. Suggested cabinets: 22" instead of 30" for abundant countertop lighting.

12. Installation / Assembly

Do you plan to handle the assembly:

Yourself
With the help of a certified contractor
Would you like a turnkey project?

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