The point is, hot-dipped galvanized nails will do the job for 99% of the houses out there. I'd only specify stainless roofing nails if I lived at or close to the ocean. Hot-dipped galvanized nails can last well over 100 years in non-oceanic climates.he point is, hot-dipped galvanized nails will do the job for 99% of the houses out there. I'd only specify stainless roofing nails if I lived at or close to the ocean. Hot-dipped galvanized nails can last well over 100 years in non-oceanic climates.
Costs more to build out. As you said, there are all kinds of other factors, but the same square footage in two stories will cost less to build than in one. Most homes with traditional foundations can sustain a second floor addition without additional support.
Best Answer: Are you talking building yourself? As long as the land is not included in the costs you can expect to pay at least 300 a square foot, but closer to 500 if you want it nice. If you are talking about one hat is already build costs vary by area. A decent, not wealthy, but not poor, area will run you about 200 a square foot. Of course you are buying the land too. You could post this into Los Angeles. If the house is in a beach community the home without the land is at least $1 million.