Questions on the Linwood Custom Homes Challenge

" Linwood is the largest custom cedar home design and
material package supplier in North America. After doing your
research, we are confident you will find that Linwood offers
substantially more value than competitive alternatives."

"Design • Materials • Build Options - Shop and Compare"

Ask the Following Questions When Doing Your Research:

LINWOOD CUSTOM CEDAR HOME DESIGN:

• Do you have custom design sources in-house that offer me complete flexibility in designing my home?
• Will you work from my rough sketches, pictures and ideas to create a unique design including floor plan and all exterior elevations?
• Can I choose between post and beam, timber frame, hybrid or a conventional style of design?
• After you create my custom concept drawings, will you make alterations at no added cost prior to the preparation of construction blueprints?
• Can you produce true site-specific blueprints that take into consideration the location of the house and slope of the property, access, zoning, and local building guidelines?
• Do I have direct access to the design team when needed? I Can you provide high-quality, builder-friendly construction blueprints complete with foundation plans on a timely basis?

LINWOOD CUSTOM CEDAR HOME MATERIALS:

• Can you guarantee that my home package's framing lumber is kiln-dried, high-grade export quality framing lumber to ensure a superior finished result?
• Can I select from a wide range of premium-grade siding material and other building products?
• Are the required structural glu-Iam beams made of high-performance Douglas Fir complete with engineered hardware?
• Are only national, major brand name windows supplied to get the best design result, performance and warranty?

(If competitors' windows are made in-house, what is their performance history for water penetration, seal failures, etc.?)

• Do you include all the major building components needed to complete my home to the lock-up stage; and are these
components under full warranty for quality and performance?
• Are 30-year fiberglass shingles, roofing felt, ice and watershield, flashing and venting material included as standard?
• Will you design and supply materials for:

i) a daylight basement (including beams, walls, windows, doors and siding)
ii) an exterior deck (including structural lumber and railings)?

• Can you give me a comprehensive list of materials that matches the quotation and the products I have selected?
• Are you able to guarantee me 12-month price protection on the materials included in my home package from the date I sign the contract with you?

(Do other competitors have any clauses that allow them to make price increases to the materials or services prior to delivery?)
(Do other competitors have small print clauses in their contracts that allow for arbitrary material substitutions?)

LINWOOD CUSTOM CEDAR HOME BUILD OPTIONS:

• Can I choose my own level of involvement in the construction process?
• Can I choose my own builder or select one from your network of independent builders?
• Will you provide me with the information I need to select a qualified builder?

(Does the builder have experience with this home's construction method?)
(Will the builder provide a written contract with a detailed scope of work and amendment procedures?)
(Will the builder be able to provide customer references for building similar quality homes?)
(If builders are quoting price per square foot, can they show me detailed worksheets outlining realistic costs of the design, materials and construction labor needed to complete the project?)

LINWOOD CUSTOM CEDAR HOME OVERALL:

• Do I get the best possible price for the custom home design, materials and expertise included in my home package?
• Will you spend adequate time to get the right combination of design and materials to give me the best result?
• Can you provide multiple references from satisfied customers?
• Other than the show home, can I visit a home under construction or a finished home to see the quality?
• Do builders speak highly about the benefits of working with the design and materials supplied?

You get More with Linwood!

• Full custom and site-specific design
• Premium material package to lock up
• Technical expertise and support
• Price protection
• Credibility
• Practical building options
• Efficient delivery and meaningful warranties

Building a custom home is a key financial decision.
Make the right, informed choice.

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Cedar Designs, LLC

Design • Materials • Build Options - Shop and Compare