Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners in California who are looking to add some extra living space to their property. There are a variety of materials that can be used to construct an ADU, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.
#1: ADU is a great Investment.
Dominic: "I would like to ask if the current cost is probably high. How much is the average? What is the biggest advantage of adding an ADU?”
Helen: "Building an ADU is a very good investment, because let’s say in Pasadena. How much is a house for sale per foot? Over $700. However, the cost per foot for an ADU might be $200 or $300. You could put $30000 into it. Later on, the value will double."
#2: How can I maximize the benefits?
Helen: "How can I maximize the benefits? I’m going to check what is the largest ADU that can be built. I am creating a lot of interior space and you rent out more."
Dominic: "Wow, that’s amazing. Just to build a perfect ADU. But if you build it randomly, in fact there is no way to maximize its benefits, right? Very impressive."
#3: How do we choose construction material?
Dominic: "Like this friend here. He said what kind of building structure should be chosen. Because in fact, everyone is fighting a price war. Some are very cheap. It turns out some are very expensive, so what kind of material and the way it’s structured would be better."
Helen: "The most common is the traditional wooden structure. There are other things that you might see. Like steel keel. It is a very thin steel. In a room temperature. It made into a profile. Usually, we see it on commercial projects, but it can also be used at home. It is fireproof but it is not as well insulated as wood."
#4: SIP (Structural Insulated Panels).
