Ask Sir Walter: Home Design Questions
Q: Why should I buy a planbook?
Our planbook is a very useful home planning tool. Living Dreams shares the stories of Lindal homeowners and the processes they went through to bring their dream home to life. Their experiences are full of valuable insight for any custom home building project. It is also comprehensive planbook that helps you decide what materials you want in your home, from the style of floor plan to siding, window and door options—even kitchen and bath amenities. Explore the benefits that our quality features can add to your project... order now.
Q: Why not give the planbook away?
Our planbooks are a very valuable resource and would be a bargain at twice the price. The planbooks are an award-winning publication and you will find the many full-color photos and specific details a tremendous aid in planning your Lindal Cedar Home. And at $20 (plus shipping and handling), you will find them well worth the investment! If you take the time to visit your local dealer, you can save even more. Order now or call your dealer to arrange for a visit.
Q: How do I get started?
Your local dealer is the best overall resource to help you get started! While you are visiting with our dealer, be sure to order the planbook. Living Dreams helps you in situations that begin where you are today, by telling the story of Lindal owners and the processes they went through to bring their dream home to life. It is also a comprehensive workbook that helps you decide what you want in your home... from floor plans to siding to kitchen amenities.
Q: Can I have my own architect draw my floor plans and have Lindal just ship the product to me from those floor plans?
Your architect will need to work with the design team at Lindal to create your floor plan. Due to our unique patented building process, detailed part numbering system and lifetime structural warranty, your local architect will not be able recreate our system. We work with architects on a regular basis and your project will benefit from that symbiotic relationship.
Q: Can I just buy a set of floor plans from Lindal?
When you decide to invest in a Lindal home, you invest in a complete package. That package includes your personalized floor plans, in addition to a weather-tight exterior shell, interior framing, doors and freight. We sell quality homes, not just floor plans.
Q: How many times can I change my home design before you ship my home?
Until you authorize us to ship the home, you can change floor plan as many times as you want. Our typical production system allows for a Preliminary Plan and one amendment to produce the Permit Plans. However, we have a design track that accommodates additional work when required. Once we have 'frozen' the design with your authorization, we put our pencils down and the floor plan design work is done.
Q: Does my deposit entitle me to own the plans that you draw?
As with all house plans, the drawings are copyrighted property of the designer. So the drawings will always remain the copyright property of Lindal Cedar Homes. You own the right to build your plan on a single-use basis, with our home package materials.
Q: Will I get my home any earlier if I order one right out of the planbook?
If you order a planbook model "as is," it will shorten the time from when you place your order until you sign the authorization paperwork that prepares your home for shipment. We have developed the Lindal Favorites program in which you choose one of the most popular Lindal home plans. You take advantage of personalizing your home while shortening the planning process. Otherwise, the time it will take to put your package together for shipment will depend on the choices you make and the amount of custom work to be done. Your local dealer can assist you in this assessment.
Q: Is there one time of year that is better to order a home from you?
No matter when you are thinking of delivering your package, start today! The more time you have, the easier the decision process and the less stress on you. Historically, we try and maintain the same schedule throughout the year, and the 'best time' to start is today.
Q: Why do you charge for your planbook?
Our planbook is a very valuable resource and would be a bargain at twice the price. The Plan Book is an award-winning marketing centerpiece and you will find the many full-color photos and specification details a tremendous aid in planning your Lindal cedar home. And at $20 (plus shipping and handling), you will find it well worth the investment. If you take the time to visit your local Dealer you can save even more. Order now or search for your local Dealer and arrange a visit.
Q: How do I find my local dealer?
You can look up dealers around your state or province by locating a dealer.
Q: Where do I start?
Order the planbooks. "Lindal Living" helps you in situations that began where you are today by telling the story of six Lindal owners and the processes they went through to bring their dream to life. "Lindal Planning" is a comprehensive workbook that helps you decide what you want in your home from floor plans to siding to kitchen amenities. Of course, your local dealer is also a great resource to help you get started.
Q: Do you have any plans for one-level homes?
Yes! We have several options. You can even search the plans online. First, be sure to register, then search our home plans to find the floor plans that meet your search criteria.
Q: Most of the world uses Metric. Is this a problem for you?
No, all of your Lindal home plans will show both Metric and Imperial measurements.
