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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I go to see a particular home built?
Our house plans are sold throughout the United States and Internationally...we have a privacy agreement with our clients therefore we cannot divulge this information. For more information please contact us directly.

With which codes do the plans comply?
Plans are designed to specifications published by the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Code Congress (ICC). Our plans are designed to meet or exceed the national building standards. Because of the great differences in geography and climate throughout the US and Canada, each state, country, county and municipality has its own building codes, zone requirements, ordinances and building regulations. Your plans may need to comply with the local requirements regarding snow loads, energy codes, soil and seismic conditions and a wide range of other matter.

What is the difference between a print license and an electronic license?
If you purchase a print license from The Sater Design Collection you have the option of choosing one of two formats.
1. Erasable reproducible vellum, which allows a professional to make changes to the drawing by hand.
2. Six sets of bound and printed copies. These are Non-reproducible prints and cannot be copied.

What is an electronic license?
If you purchase an electronic license from The Sater Design Collection you will receive a computerized version of the plan on CD, which allows a professional to modify the plans.

Keep in mind that a print license and the electronic license are only A ONE-TIME license to build. If you decide to build the design again, you will need to pay a reuse fee.

I have some changes to make, how should I proceed?
If you are making changes beyond bringing the plans up to your local codes, we recommend that you make use of our Modifications Service. If you are intending to simply bring the plans up to the building codes in your area, to satisfy the requirements of most building departments, you will need to purchase the reproducible Vellum or CAD version of the plan you are interested in. Plans must be purchased on Reproducible Vellum or CAD for the modifications and revisions to be permitted due to Copyright Law.

How does the square footage calculate?
Square footage calculations are made from outside the exterior frame wall and do not include decks, porches, garages, basements, attics, fireplaces, lanais, etc.

What are your specialty ceilings?
There are a variety of specialty ceilings available...some are listed below.
Tray Ceiling - An inverted indentation with sloped sides and a flat top.
Stepped Ceiling - An inverted indentation with stair-stepped sides and a flat top.
Coffered Ceiling - A ceiling with beams laid out in an intersecting grid pattern with regular intervals.
Pyramid Vault - A vaulted ceiling working gradually to a central point.
Groin Vault - The intersection of two barrel vaults in opposite directions.
Cove Lighting - Concealed lighting used in a recess.

Can I return the plans?
Because all of our plans are copyrighted, we cannot allow refunds or exchanges. Only upgrades to the same plan are allowed. Contact our Customer Service Department for further details.

What is a Reproducible Vellum?
Vellums an erasable/reproducible paper which allows the builder/engineer to make modifications and revisions and then reproduce them for your sub-contractors. If you plan to make modifications or revisions to the plans, we offer this set which comes with a Copyright Release Form. The Copyright Release Form gives you the permission needed to make your revisions/modifications and for copies to be made.

Do plans come with a Material List?
Many of our plans do have an optional Materials List available for purchase.

What is included in the Material List?
Our material list is a quantitative take-off of the materials required to build a specific plan. This list does not include finished materials (i.e., paint, carpet, etc.) electrical, mechanical, or plumbing materials, as these items are customer specific.

How many times may I build this plan?
As a registered purchaser of a plan, you are licensed to build only one structure from the plans, regardless of the number of plan sets you purchased. If you intend to build a plan more than once, contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 718-7526 for more information.

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