If you’ll excuse the pun, affordability is the foundation of CFS ADUs. Flexibility of design is another major plus point. Bearing in mind these two major factors, the following are ten of the most common situations we have identified at FrameUpNow where this type of construction is perfectly suited. 1. A Growing Family. In the world of residential property, it is a frequently quoted “fact” that the three most important factors when buying a property are location, location, location! And when you have found the perfect location for your home, it seems unfair to have to leave because you have outgrown the space. Thanks to ADUs, you don’t have to. Not only is the cost of construction of, say, two additional bedrooms and a shower room more affordable with CFS steel-frame construction, but much of the cost will be covered by the savings on realtor’s fees if you had instead sold your home and bought a new one. 2. The Rising Cost of Property . For those who are looking to get onto the property ladder, or who want to move to a larger property, the cost can be prohibitive. However, where the lot or plot is large enough, multiple ADUs can be built within the grounds of an existing building. This is often the case where children have left college and are employed full-time, but who can only afford to rent. Why pay rent when the cost of a loan to build an ADU next to your parents’ home will likely be so much less? 3. Multiple Family Units . In many societies, the family unit is what everyone lives for. Fifty years ago in many Western societies, it was rare for a family household to include grandparents and grown grandchildren who were already carving out their own careers. Today, not only will you find three generations of adults under one roof, but you will often find great-grandchildren as well. Many traditional homes lack the space needed for multiple families, but the
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