Francioni Builders

We have the experience, technical knowledge and commitment to build the home or commercial building that fits your needs and your dreams Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I start to build my new home? It’s a big deal and can all be very confusing. There are so many questions, each with so many answers. First step is to have a consult meeting with your contractor to discuss what you want to build, where you want to build it, and how much you want to spend. We will then use our understanding of the local construction road maps to navigate you through this maze to bring you home! Design and construction of new houses can take between 4 months and a year. The actual time depends on many factors including size of home, changes made to the original design plans along the way, availability of special materials, and the weather. What does “R Value” mean? The R-value is the measurement of a material's capacity to resist heat flow from one side to the other. For houses, R-values measure the effectiveness of insulation or the outside material. A higher number represents more effective insulation. Concrete slab or raised pier foundation? Local building codes and restrictions, base flood elevations requirements, local environmental and soil conditions, the actual location of your new home, and selected building materials are all factors in answering this important question. Based on the above factors, the cost difference between the different foundations can be minimal. Insulation and environmental conditions may indicate one foundation specification, whereas location, base flood elevations and other factors may contradict those very same findings. Consulting with both your design professional and your licensed general contractor is critical to designing the optimum foundation for your home. Where can I find out more information specific to homes in Louisiana? The LSU Agricultural Center website provides great information for homeowners on topics ranging from hurricane preparation to moisture control to concrete tile roofing. This information may help answer your questions or help you forumlate some questions for your contractor. https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/family_home/home


We invite you to like our Francioni Builders Page. Also, visit us on Instagram at and at www.francionibuilders.com. Whether new homes, renovations, or light commercial, we would like to help. Give a call or text at (504) 669-2296 or email us at [email protected]. Thanks. Francioni Builders is a local construction company serving the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas since 1984. Run by Larry Francioni, III, the company specializes in creating beautifully custom homes for customers in addition to small and large scale renovations as well as new and commercial renovations with the recently updated New Orleans Food and Spirits restaurants in both Bucktown and on the Westbank.