People are often drawn to craftsman style homes because of the quaintness and charm of a craftsman home. It seems like the more roof peaks, detailed trim, and contrasting colors there are to a home, the more of a cottage feel a home has. Unfortunately, these features are not usually cheap. In fact, the more of these detail added to your home, the higher your price point will be.
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Lucky for you, we have some suggestions on how you can slash these costs if you're dead set on having a craftsman style home. First and foremost, the materials you decide to use will ultimately make or break your budget with this kind of home. To counteract high building costs, do your research. With all of the new and upcoming advances in the technology behind building materials, you should be able to save money if you choose carefully. For instance, fiber-cement siding is an excellent substitute that resembles real wood and stucco siding. It's also becoming more common to use authentic-looking shingles, from shake composites to asphalt.
Sources
Professional Builder magazine
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