Building with Vision — Abstract
Materials Used to Build a 2,272 Square Foot Home
13,837 board feet of framing lumber 
13,118 square feet of sheathing
19 tons of concrete
3,206 square feet of exterior siding material
3,103 square feet of roofing material
3,061 square feet of insulation
6,050 square feet of interior wall material
226 linear feet of ducting
19 windows
15 kitchen cabinets
5 other cabinets
6 closet doors
3 exterior doors
1 patio door
2 garage doors
1 fireplace
3 toilets
2 bathtubs
1 shower stall
3 bathroom sinks
2,269 square feet of flooring materials
1 refrigerator
1 dishwasher
1 garbage disposal
1 range hood
1 washer
1 dryer
Source: National Association of Home Builders Research Center, 2001 "Builder Practices Survey" in Housing Facts, Figures and Trends, page7.
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