See You in the Basement

When building a basement, allow for a full 8-foot ceiling in the basement. This might require adding 8 to 16 inches to the height of the walls to allow for plumbing and ductwork that hangs down below the first-floor joists. You should also plan for future bathroom plumbing needs in the basement. It’s relatively inexpensive to rough in soil stacks, drains, and supply lines during construction, and then finish out later. The absolute best source for house plans that come complete with basement foundation plans is http://www.slhouseplans.com. There are literally hundreds of house plans to choose from on this website. Architects like Mitch Ginn, Stephen Fuller, Inc. and Bryan & Contreras tend to design house plans with a basement foundation. Just click and see for yourself !