How is the living square footage calculated?
Generally, square footage calculations are made from outside the exterior frame wall and do not include decks, porches, garages, basements, attics, and bonus rooms. We include two story and vaulted areas only once in the calculations of the first floor. Stairs are counted once. Balconies and open walkways in two story and vaulted areas are included in square footage. This is generally true for all plans.
The total living square footage is calculated from the outside face of the stud wall or to the outside face of brick on a masonry veneer home. The total living square footage includes only the heated area of the house and does not include the garage, storage areas, unfinished basement area or bonus rooms.
