Homeowner Forum / Construction / May 2006

Oops posted this in another forum but think this one might be more
applicable.

http://orebweb2.oreb.ca/mlssearch/frm_SearchMlsDetails.asp?x_mls_num=632813

It is 40x38ft, solid concrete base and sides, completed insulated loft
area, steel beams, has its own furnace and 200 amps service.

secondary pictures at:

http://www.glassartists.org/Gal18932_A_new_glass_studio_is_born.asp

It actually has far more footage then the older house. 1500 sq ft not
including loft area versus house of 1200 sq feet. I am planning to
start up my glass studio abeit on a small scale initially. I know the
owner 2 sales ago built it but theres some debate on how much it cost
to complete. Im sure he also got 20-30cents on the dollar for the
investment.

Now I will take many safety precautions prior to setting up glass
including isolated a roof wall area with fireproof material and a
ventilation system. Professional arrives to install propane line and
tank outside for torch fuel. CO and gas detector while in use with of
course cut off valves both inside and out to tank for when im not
around.

That being said, wondering how much it would cost to replace if the
worse did happen, excluding the insurance issue. In that case I might
not involve insurance and suck it up myself.
I assume a fire would leave the concrete and steel frame recoverable?

Curious as to the bottom line on replacement in a worse case scenario
despite my best effort to avoid one occuring.