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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everything everyone else said, it's a foundation that has to support walls and a roof, the roof has to make sure water doesn't go I between the porch and the house, etc. There are things you can do to make it LESS expensive (painted beadboard ceiling v stained wood can save $2k, shed roof v gabled roof can save $6k, plain screened walls v electric screen that opens can save even more). Adding a fireplace, built in kitchen, electric (fans and recessed lights), not to mention heaters ($1800 each and you might need to heavy up your electric panel for $8k) can help the expenses skyrocket.[/quote] This is really helpful, thanks, and it sounds like you really know your stuff. What's your guess of the bare-minimum costs? (Picking the cheapest option every time, and doing it as part of a larger addition so there aren't so many disproportionate fixed costs.)[/quote]
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