With pre-fabricated packages, it's easy to attain your dream of owning a lakeside cottage.
With locations in Saskatoon and Regina, Nu-Fab Building Products offers 16 different cottage packages, ranging in size from 576 to 1,619 square feet. All the basics are included, such as drywall and shingles, exterior finish, windows and doors, leaving you free to make the more creative choices, such as paint colours, wood types and final touches. Before deciding on the Adirondack chairs or the wicker porch swing, it’s important to know what the best options and fundamental needs for your cottage are going to be. “Have a good foundation before you start. Typically a crawl space is the norm with the cottage on top of that. Have the foundation made from concrete if possible or a wood foundation where allowed. This way the foundation is all closed in around the perimeter for insulating and protection down the road. Build this cottage for the future and don’t skimp on things,” said Ulmer. Recognize all the aspects of your potential new cottage life and budget accordingly. What options are available at your cottage site for utilities, including heat, power and water? Interested in living off-grid at your cottage? You may want to explore new options in solar technologies. “Don’t be in a rush to get the project going; this is a major investment, so take time to think it through as this will end up being so much more than just a cottage in the end,” said Ulmer. With careful planning and a list of specific requirements, a pre-fab cottage can become a year-round dream home that provides an escape from urban life, a greener lifestyle choice, and a unique showcase for your personal creativity. For more information, visit www.nufab.com. n
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