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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stahl, Brehony, Cloud IX, Sommerville are all high-end builders, and won't build for $500-600K. At that price you are talking vinyl siding, etc. and that is not their sweet spot. Recent;y someone asked Stahl the exact same question and they said "yes, we can do it, but we are not the best for THAT." If you have developed a relationship with a supplier of higher-end product, and have special pricing for that product, it is hard to find the best deal for a cheaper, lower-end product. Best in that price range to check NDI and ANV (a family I know recently decided to go with NDI after doing this exact same research). Used to be, Evergreene would fit in there as well but they seem to have moved up the price range.[/quote]

I know two friends who have built homes with Evergreene and Classic in Vienna.   Neither builder used steel beams and posts in the basement.   I would NEVER purchase from a builder who employs such aggressive cost cutting measures, regardless of price.   I guess most homeowners don't even know so per code, if they can get away with saving a few $$ by eliminating a core structural component, then why not?      [/quote]

You don't need steel posts and beams in residential basements - per building code, so these builders are not violating anything, but perhaps cutting a corner as you indicate.  I agree, however, and would not purchase or build one without  [/quote]

The only time you would need steel beams is if the span and load is wider/more than engineering tables would allow for a standard wood I-joist.

Not having them is not an indication of quality at all. [/quote]

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