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Saltbox roofs are gaining in popularity for their aesthetic appeal and many homeowners are choosing them for the secondary units in their homes. These roofs come from a type of colonial American architecture, named after the wooden salt containers of the era. It features one-sided designs and is notable for having a slope down to …
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Since the early 2000s, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been growing in popularity as a way to create more affordable housing options and increase density in urban areas. While there are many ways to design and build an ADU, prefabricated or pre-engineered plan sets offer a number of benefits that can make the process simpler …
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The process of building an ADU can be overwhelming, but it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into before starting. You need to understand the various costs and fees that come with it. Aside from the construction fees and building permits, you also have to be sure to look out for impact fees. What …
Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, are a type of construction material that is becoming increasingly popular in both the residential and commercial building industries. SIPs in a nutshell, are made up of two layers of oriented strand board (OSB) with an insulating foam core in between. This results in a strong, lightweight panel that can …
How Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are Made – Simplified | ADU.Works Read More »
Building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) can be a great way to add extra space to your property, and it also provides great financial benefits. However, it also needs adequate preparation. If you’re not careful, you can easily make mistakes that can end up costing you time and money. Together with our construction team in …
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At ADU.Works, we believe that solar panels are a critical component of any ADU design. Not only do these panels provide clean, renewable energy for our clients, but they can help to save money and increase the sustainability and efficiency of their dwelling units. This is part of ADU.Works’ commitment to creating sustainable and efficient …
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Foundation selection is one of the most overlooked aspects of building a new ADU. Without a proper foundation, your property can be deemed unstable and may cost you more repairs in the long run. There are currently two main types of decking foundations available to consumers today. The first type is slab-on-grade concrete which the …
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It can be tough to know what the best construction methods are for your new ADU. You want your dwelling unit to be as energy-efficient and durable as possible but without breaking the bank or spending a fortune on construction. That’s why SIPs have been very popular since the introduction of accessory dwelling units. Structural …
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El Granada, San Mateo County: Homeowners Damon and Cynthia Gage have signed on to build San Mateo County’s first prefinished panelized ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) with ADU.Works, a startup focused on bridging the housing gap through ADUs. The Gage’s began looking into building an ADU about a year ago but weren’t happy with the amount …
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