[Kenn]

Thanks for the good advice. You are right about planning. I need to make some final decisions on things like the refrigerator, heater and anything that need to have through the wall vents or access. By using the FRP I won't need to worry about having the studs on 48" centers. I am still working my way through the permit process with the county. I love the fact that my house sits beside a year round creek, but it is causing a few extra hurdles to clear. I have applied for a federal flood plane development permit, the state lands dept. and fish and wildlife because I have wetlands on my property. I understand why people build without permits. I still will need a variance because of side setback rules. The variance will cost over $1,000. and requires a public rearing and take two months. I think the county is hoping I go away but I am just taking it one step at a time. I think at this point the weather will be warm and dry before the carport is up.