Show Notes: Customer service does matter when designing and building your new home! Transcript: Steve Tuma: Yes, we get to know our customers well, we talk, we spend time on the phone, we talk about details, whatever questions they have we’ll take the time and through that, you get a great understanding of what people do. Interviewer: Hello everyon…

Show Notes: How detailed building plans will control your schedule, budget, timeline and the cost of your home. Transcript: Steve Tuma: Now, a lot of people say, well, I don’t need detailed plans. I’m like, well, you might not think you need detailed plans, but if you want to control your schedule, your budget, timelines, communication with your su…

Show Notes: Discussing the importance of how the building site, location, and actual physical property on which one plans on putting up a house can affect the cost of the home. Transcript: Steve Tuma: Generally things that are common is there might be easements power easements you know you your utility company may have a power line underground or a…

Show Notes: Discussing the importance of how the building site, location, and actual physical property on which one plans on putting up a house can effect the cost of the home. Transcript: Steve Tuma: So, what we look at is, you know, they have the idea, the dream. We’re the people that take that idea, put it on paper, get the panelized package so …

Show Notes: Discussing why Home Building Plans are important, a complete set of plans is important, and how it helps the customer to actually understand what it is they’re building. Transcript: Steve Tuma: A lot of people say, Hey, we supply panelized homes and it’s true, but the way you use a piece of wood, how it’s used and is it used right for c…

Show Notes: Small kit homes versus large kit homes. Different design features and how they affect your new home project. New home design for your specific building site. Transcript: Steve Tuma: We like to listen to what a customer says and needs and believe they need. That’s where we are able to help. We are able to work with them on designing the …

Show Notes: One Stop Shop home plans, engineering and panelized homes. Making things easier for Owner Builders. Approved plans and matching panelized home kits. Transcript: Steve Tuma: I would say almost a hundred percent of our customers, they said, Steve, it’s the knowledge, the availability I feel comfortable. You guys are on top of it, I didn’t…

Show Notes: Guest houses, ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units), Granny Flats, Short term rental homes, Tiny and Smaller homes, Studios and Offices. With our Kit Homes, Landmark Home and Land Company helps you design and build one for your specific building site anywhere in the country. Transcript: Steve Tuma: Yes, and that’s the key element. We can hel…

Show Notes: ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units) for California! Guest Homes, Granny Flats, In Law homes or a Tiny Home. Designing and permitting for your new ADU Kit Home. California has opened up and made it easier to get your ADU approved. Transcript: Steve Tuma: And making it easier for people to put in ADU in their yard is something that should re…

Show Notes: Helping people turn their new home ideas into real plans and then a Prefab home. More ideas about site planning, civil engineering, utilities, septic and more. Are plan service plans usable? Transcript: Steve Tuma: We are kind of filling in the blanks because most customers know the house they want but how does it come together? That is…

Show Notes: Kit Homes, working with building departments and their quirks! Unique sites and neighborhoods and designing your home fit within them. Discussion of zoning issues as well as more details on energy codes and mechanical systems. Transcript: Steve Tuma: It’s also good to have the plans clear so that your contractor knows what’s to be built…

Show Notes: Unique and difficult building sites and how to design a Kit Home for these beautiful areas. Taking advantage of great views, sun and how Landmark helps you make it happen! Transcript: Interviewer: Hello, folks! Thanks for joining us for Episode 40 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me in his usual spot is the President…

Show Notes: Off Grid Kit Home Design and Building! Sun, Breezes and Natural Benefits of home design! Organic Design concepts. Transcript: Interviewer: Greetings everybody and welcome to Episode 39 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me as always in his special president seat is the President and Founder of Landmark Home and Land Co…

Show Notes: Budgeting your new Kit Home! What if a building department asks for more information than they initially requested. Do building departments need HVAC, electrical, plumbing and gas piping design? How is a foundation designed? Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 38 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show.…

Show Notes: Architectural design and all of Landmark Home and Land Company’s custom design capabilities. Designing for unique sites and how to make a challenging site beneficial. Technology and safety items in homes. Transcript: Interviewer: Greetings folks! And welcome to Episode 37 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me in studio…

Show Notes: History of Landmark Home and Land Company. The desire to design a custom home specifically for each customer’s needs and building site. Custom plans for lifestyle and building sites. Review of Landmark Home and Land Company’s reputation for exceptional customer service. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone, and welcome to Episode 36 of…

Show Notes: Why build your own Landmark Panelized Home? Save money, understand and control your new home project. Build the new kit home you want versus buying an existing home to remodel. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello folks. Welcome to episode 35 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me in the studio in his usual chair is the Presi…

Show Notes: First time kit home building and Owner Builders. Quality plans for your Owner Builder project. Building Codes and building permit application and approval. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello. Hello. It’s Episode 34 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me in our studio is Founder and President of Landmark Home and Land Compan…

Show Notes: In this episode we cover Tiny homes, what they are and why they’are becoming so popular. What is the difference between ADU’s Additional Dwelling Units, guesthouse, and granny flats. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everybody. It’s Episode 33 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me in studio is the President and Founder of…

Show Notes: Customer Service and Support makes for a better set of plans and panelized home package. Can changes be made to my new home plan and panelized home kit? The value of quality home plans and how they benefit your new home build. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everybody and welcome to episode 32 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Sh…

Show Notes: New home design processes from picking a plan to turning them into plans for permits and building. What are “engineered plans” and do I need them? Landmark reviews building department permit requirements. Delivery of a panelized home. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everyone. Welcome to episode 31 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Buildin…

Show Notes: New Kit Home building in the city, suburbs and rural areas. Home Owners Associations and Architectural Review Boards and how they affect my home and new home building. Do Historic areas affect my new home design? What if I am in a flood zone, are there home plan issues? Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everyone. And welcome to Episode 30 …

Show Notes: Off Grid Kit Home building and Organic Design. In this episode we talk about how organic design and off the grid design can merge. We can help people with the orientation of the house, the energy calculations to make sure the house is efficient in keeping heat or cool that it creates. We work with you on solar design to make sure the so…

Show Notes: General Contractors versus Sub Contractors and what is their role in the new kit home building process with an Owner Builder. Should they be involved with the design processes of a new home? Assembly of Landmark’s panelized home package. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everyone. And welcome to Episode 28 of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home …

Show Notes: Energy efficiency, Calculations and how it affects new kit home design. What are the options for insulation? Solar power and hot water heating for my new home. Landmark Home and Land Company can help with Energy efficiency to lower utility costs. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everybody. And welcome to Episode 27 of the Panelized Prefab K…

Show Notes: How does my new home stand up? Discussions on foundations, basements, crawlspace, pier or slab foundations. Poured vs cement block foundations. WUI, Wildland Urban Interface and how is protects from wildfires. Do I need fire sprinklers? Engineer stamped plans are reviewed by Landmark Home and Land. What are Engineered lumber materials? …

Show Notes: An easy going discussion on finishing items such as cabinets, doors, windows, siding and more. Mechanical system design. Insulation for an efficient home is discussed along with some structural details and roof loading. Details on kit home site planning. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everybody and welcome to episode 25 of the Panelized P…

Show Notes: Panelized home landscape design and how important it is to the health of the house in general. Kit home landscape designing, lawns, gardens, they’re for more than just putting plants in. There are many other reason to choose certain landscaping over another. It’s not just the beautification of the property, but also functional, technica…

Show Notes: In this episode we go through some past experiences with customers and projects we have helped design in taking advantage of the views of property that somebody might be building on, controlling the budget and how to avoid pitfalls. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. Wit…

Show Notes: Site plans and what is required to develop a good one. Building department and Home Owner Association requirements. Grading and topographical plans reviewed. All interesting details to understand if you have a more sophisticated building department or complex building site. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everybody. Welcome to another epis…

Show Notes: Different structural design details by location of building project. Also review of the different structural design types required to obtain permits in different jurisdictions. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everybody. Welcome back to the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me, as always, is the President and Founder of Landmark…

Show Notes: Adding architectural design details to make the home more enjoyable and code compliant. Interesting conversation regarding building departments and how they work. Mechanical design discussion to benefit your new home project. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone. Welcome once again to the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With m…

Show Notes: More in depth design details and their benefits. What is structural engineering and design? Why do I need it. WUI, Wildland Urban Interface and how it affects my home and permitting. Different structural design concepts and Mechanical Design. Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC design. Transcript: Interviewer: Hello and welcome to the Paneliz…

Show Notes: How the building site affects a home’s design. Foundation types and how they benefit a home. Details to properly develop your site plan for your enjoyment and building permits. What is a grading and drainage plan? Transcript: Interviewer: Hello everyone and welcome to the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me today as he is a…

Show Notes: Proper positioning your home on your land adds to the home’s value and enjoyment. Setting the floor plan up for entertaining and family enjoyment. Can a home be “wheelchair friendly”, ADA compliant? Cathedral ceilings add to the style of the home. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone and welcome to the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Buildin…

Show Notes: A fun episode in which Landmark Home and Land Company president Steve Tuma recalls some interesting building situations the company has helped its customers contend with. Landmark Home and Land Company’s reputation for service is well known. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everybody. It’s once again time for the Panelized Prefab Kit Home B…

Show Notes: On this episode, Landmark Home and Land company president Steve Tuma reviews the company’s philosophies and methods of helping customers, and why Landmark Home and Land Company’s reputation matters. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me as always is t…

Show Notes: On today’s episode, Landmark Home and Land Company president Steve Tuma discusses why renovating a new home is much harder than building a new home, and how can you can build the home you want. Transcript: Interviewer: How are you doing everybody? Welcome to another episode of the Panelized Prefab Kit Home Building Show. With me today a…

Show Notes: On this episode, Landmark Home and Land Company president Steve Tuma answers Interesting questions from customers on how Landmark can help with designing and building their new home, and addresses some common fallacies regarding Panelized home building. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Panelized P…

Show Notes: On this episode Steve Tuma, president of Landmark Home and Land Company, reviews questions about plans and design. How to visualize your home so you know its what you want. What is mechanical design? Why do building departments require so much information to issue a permit? What if your building department does do a plan check, meeting …

Show Notes: On this episode, Landmark Home and Land Company reviews sorting out if your land and proposed build site are “buildable” and suited to your new home project. Building setbacks, Home Owners Associations, soil tests for septic system and geotechnical reports, height restrictions and topography. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone. Welco…

Show Notes: More of the best questions answered! Windows and rough openings for a panelized home. Delivery and details of individual wall panels and roof trusses. Assembly of your new panelized home package. Limited building seasons and how panelized home kits can help you. Is a panelized home like a stick built home? Transcript: Interviewer: Hey e…

Show Notes: Interesting and common questions. Benefits of different foundation types. Designing your kitchen and bathrooms. How are panelized home kits priced. Energy calculations and building permits. Lot coverage and setbacks. Siding for my custom panelized home. Transcript: Interviewer: Hey everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Panelized P…

Show Notes: Common questions answered. What is a panelized home and how does it compare to stick built, modular, prefab and prefabricated homes? Customization capabilities of Landmark’s panelized homes and what is included. Selecting a foundation type and assembling your panelized home kit. How do I know windows will fit? Transcript: Interviewer: H…

Show Notes: Ideas on how to develop the plans for your new home project. Can you draw your own up or should we help you? How do I know plans are good for permits? Will they be usable to build my new home? What if I want to customize a standard or online plan? Working with building departments. Do I need an Architect to design and build my own home?…

Show Notes: Benefits of being an Owner Builder and the support you may need. How Landmark’s services and panelized homes help with your design, budget, control of the project and quality and pride of ownership. Building what you want and not being limited by standard plans. Understanding your new home project and getting the right help. Transcript:…

Show Notes: Structural engineering and its benefits for the intended use of the home and the building site. What is done in the structural engineering processes? Can I put a grand piano in my bedroom? Why do homes sink and sag and how to avoid this in your new home. Standard plans and their relationship to structural engineering. Engineering a home…

Show Notes: Permitting and building departments. Working with tough building departments. How to obtain permits when codes are changing and tightening up. Design and code impact when building in different building conditions. The value of unified plan sets where all the information is uniform and matches. Green and energy codes and sun analysis to …

Show notes: Planning and designing your new home is the most important step. Where to start. Are standard plans or online plans usable? Can my friend design the plans? Fitting the home to your building site. Taking our conceptual ideas and getting them into usable plans. Benefits of a one stop shop for plans, engineering, energy codes, and site pla…

Show notes: Building your new home is exciting and it all starts with the initial design ideas. We discuss preliminary architectural design to fit your family’s needs and lifestyle. How different building sites and geographic locations affect your home’s design. You don’t have to be an Architect to design your own home. Listening to your ideas and …