Comments for YardPods http://www.yardpods.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:56:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on How Green is a YardPod? by malcolm http://www.yardpods.com/how-green-is-a-yardpod/#comment-1791 malcolm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:56:19 +0000 http://www.yardpods.com/?p=1126#comment-1791 Glen: Thank you for your interest in a guest room connected to your existing dwelling. We prefer to focus on stand-alone structures, preferably 120 square feet or under that, in most jurisdictions, do not need permits. As a living unit, and as it will be connected to your existing dwelling, your building will need a full set of permit drawings including structural and architectural. While I really appreciate your interest in a YardPod, I recommend that instead, you work with a local architect and/or a local licensed building contractor. I wish you success with your project. best regards Malcolm (YardPod Guy) Glen:
Thank you for your interest in a guest room connected to your existing dwelling. We prefer to focus on stand-alone structures, preferably 120 square feet or under that, in most jurisdictions, do not need permits. As a living unit, and as it will be connected to your existing dwelling, your building will need a full set of permit drawings including structural and architectural. While I really appreciate your interest in a YardPod, I recommend that instead, you work with a local architect and/or a local licensed building contractor.

I wish you success with your project.
best regards
Malcolm (YardPod Guy)

]]> Comment on How Green is a YardPod? by Glen Haney http://www.yardpods.com/how-green-is-a-yardpod/#comment-1790 Glen Haney Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:31:11 +0000 http://www.yardpods.com/?p=1126#comment-1790 I am interested in a 12X14 pod as a guest room connected to our existing dwelling. Could you send me specs that include, as a minimum, standard floor plan and elevation dimensions? Thanks. Glen Haney I am interested in a 12X14 pod as a guest room connected to our existing dwelling. Could you send me specs that include, as a minimum, standard floor plan and elevation dimensions? Thanks. Glen Haney

]]> Comment on Top 10 Reasons why YOU need a YardPod by Top 10 Reasons why YOU need a YardPod | YardPods | Marvin Mauer http://www.yardpods.com/top-10-reasons-why-you-need-a-yardpod/#comment-1736 Top 10 Reasons why YOU need a YardPod | YardPods | Marvin Mauer Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:36:17 +0000 http://www.yardpods.com/?p=1169#comment-1736 [...] Top 10 Reasons why YOU need a YardPod | YardPods. By Marvin Mauer on January 8, 2012   /   Architecture   /   Leave a [...] [...] Top 10 Reasons why YOU need a YardPod | YardPods. By Marvin Mauer on January 8, 2012   /   Architecture   /   Leave a [...]

]]> Comment on Sustainable Materials by bizowiso http://www.yardpods.com/sustainable-materials/#comment-1172 bizowiso Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:48:40 +0000 http://yardpods.com/?p=139#comment-1172 Awesome post Awesome post

]]> Comment on Living with my YardPod by malcolm http://www.yardpods.com/living-with-my-yardpod/#comment-821 malcolm Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:08:58 +0000 http://www.yardpods.com/?p=1019#comment-821 Brad: Thanks for asking. In most jurisdictions, no permits are required for a detached utility /auxiliary structure that does not exceed 120 sq ft, although set-backs must be observed. Electrical permits are always required if electric service is to be added. If you send me an email with the address of the site, I will look up the local regulations and will advise you. best regards Malcolm (YardPod Guy) md@yardpods.com 415-347-1924 Brad:
Thanks for asking. In most jurisdictions, no permits are required for a detached utility /auxiliary structure that does not exceed 120 sq ft, although set-backs must be observed. Electrical permits are always required if electric service is to be added.
If you send me an email with the address of the site, I will look up the local regulations and will advise you.
best regards
Malcolm (YardPod Guy)
md@yardpods.com
415-347-1924

]]> Comment on Living with my YardPod by Brad Holtz http://www.yardpods.com/living-with-my-yardpod/#comment-818 Brad Holtz Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:40:16 +0000 http://www.yardpods.com/?p=1019#comment-818 What are the regulations regarding where or whether I can put one in my backyard? What are the regulations regarding where or whether I can put one in my backyard?

]]> Comment on Steel Structures by malcolm http://www.yardpods.com/steel-structures/#comment-723 malcolm Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:45:24 +0000 http://yardpods.com/?p=131#comment-723 Aileen: Thanks for asking. Yes, I have a showcase YardPod at my house in San Rafael, about a mile past Trader Joes on Point San Pedro. Let me know if you would like to visit by emailing or calling. thanks Malcolm (YardPod Guy) md@yardpods.com 415-347-1924 Aileen:
Thanks for asking. Yes, I have a showcase YardPod at my house in San Rafael, about a mile past Trader Joes on Point San Pedro.
Let me know if you would like to visit by emailing or calling.
thanks
Malcolm (YardPod Guy)
md@yardpods.com
415-347-1924

]]> Comment on Steel Structures by Aileen Carew http://www.yardpods.com/steel-structures/#comment-715 Aileen Carew Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:54:32 +0000 http://yardpods.com/?p=131#comment-715 I live in San Rafael. Do you have a showroom close by? I live in San Rafael. Do you have a showroom close by?

]]> Comment on Floor Plan Size by malcolm http://www.yardpods.com/options/size/#comment-622 malcolm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:50:46 +0000 http://yardpods.com/?page_id=25#comment-622 Janice: This sounds like a very interesting project, I wish you success with it. We have successfully placed YardPods on existing concrete pads for garages and greenhouses which were strong enough to support the loads. However, a site inspection is essential. My recommendation is to engage a local general contractor who will be able to survey the existing patio and walls and determine how best to accomplish your goals. The patio may or may not be strong enough to support a building, most likely it will need additional foundation work. regards Malcolm (the YardPod guy) Janice:
This sounds like a very interesting project, I wish you success with it. We have successfully placed YardPods on existing concrete pads for garages and greenhouses which were strong enough to support the loads. However, a site inspection is essential. My recommendation is to engage a local general contractor who will be able to survey the existing patio and walls and determine how best to accomplish your goals. The patio may or may not be strong enough to support a building, most likely it will need additional foundation work.
regards
Malcolm (the YardPod guy)

]]> Comment on Floor Plan Size by malcolm http://www.yardpods.com/options/size/#comment-621 malcolm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:43:52 +0000 http://yardpods.com/?page_id=25#comment-621 Tina Thanks for your question. Yes, it would be simple to assemble a YardPod on a flat trailer bed (without wheel wells). However, YardPods are not designed to be towed on the road and should only be used in a static location. Tina
Thanks for your question. Yes, it would be simple to assemble a YardPod on a flat trailer bed (without wheel wells). However, YardPods are not designed to be towed on the road and should only be used in a static location.

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