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All Forum Posts by: Theo Bandy

Theo Bandy has started 4 posts and replied 20 times.

Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Understood. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Thanks Terri! Very helpful info

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Understood but how did the pros become pros? They had to start somewhere and eventually I may want to build more homes. However I do appreciate the feedback. Thanks

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Nate Bell:

@Theo Bandy. Sorry man, but don’t be your own GC on your first one. It’ll be a miserable experience for you and your subs, and they won’t want to work with you again. Chalk the first one up to a learning experience, be grateful if it gets done on time and on budget, and then think about being your own GC. I grew up with my Dad as a GC, I’ve built three homes myself, and have had 3 others remodeled with a GC. After literally 10,000 hours doing stuff myself, I still can’t match a good GC and his subs in any respect; cost, schedule, or quality. Just bite the bullet and let a pro handle this.

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Menards has a similar product Force Field. Is it comparable to the zip system?

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @David Sisson:
Originally posted by @Theo Bandy:

Guys thanks for your input. I did seek out a professional GC and was told a house needs to breathe however I've seen a few YouTube videos stating that's not true if a ventilation system is installed. Lastly, is the zip system a good product? What insulation strategies would you use. I will be building my home in northern Indiana. 

I do like the zip system, and the one with the exterior insulation is a great option. 

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

I planned on researching the building codes in this area and also hire reputable subs. The house would have to be inspected by the city either way. The inspection wouldn't pass if it weren't up to code, right?

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Guys thanks for your input. I did seek out a professional GC and was told a house needs to breathe however I've seen a few YouTube videos stating that's not true if a ventilation system is installed. Lastly, is the zip system a good product? What insulation strategies would you use. I will be building my home in northern Indiana. 

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

So you're saying I wouldn't save money? 

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Starting Out

Post: General Contracting my own home

Theo BandyPosted
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

I've never built a home and I'm thinking about becoming my own general contractor. Can anyone provide some useful tips on how to choose the right subcontractors and best practices on foundation, framing, and insulation builds?

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