Lowe's Home Improvement :: The Katrina Cottage FAQ

Printable PDF What are Katrina Cottages? more Do the Katrina Cottages meet hurricane code? more How is a Katrina Cottage different from a trailer or mobile...See more » Printable PDF What are Katrina Cottages? more Do the Katrina Cottages meet hurricane code? more How is a Katrina Cottage different from a trailer or mobile home? more Do the cottages expand? more Can I make changes to the floor plans beyond the existing designs? hide It is possible to have custom changes made by hiring a local architect to modify the plans. The supplies needed to make the revisions are not supplied as part of the Lowe's Katrina Cottage material package. Modified plans are derivative works based on the original design and may only be used by the purchaser of the original plans for constructing their Katrina Cottage. The construction time of a Katrina Cottage is dependant on the style and type of cottage being built. A cottage can be done in as little as 6 weeks, but variables, such as weather, may come into play. Always talk with your contractor when working out build timelines. What is included in the cost of a Katrina Cottage? hide A Katrina Cottage materials package from Lowe's includes all the products you'll need for the house from the foundation plate up. Please work with the Commercial Sales Specialist to customize the required materials for construction of cottage. The homeowner need only supply the foundation and/or piers, HVAC system, and furniture. The price for the materials will vary depending upon the size and style of the Katrina Cottage and the current commodity prices. The construction cost of building the home, the foundation and pier materials and HVAC system are not included in the cost. See the Comercial Sales Specialst at your local store to determine the price. Will the Katrina Cottage require ground reinforcement or a foundation? more How much assembly is required? Do I need my own contractor? more How long does it take to build a Katrina Cottage? hide How much does it cost? hide How is Lowe’s Companies, Inc. involved? hide Lowe's sells the plans and materials to construct the home. Where/How can I get a Katrina Cottage? hide The customer can purchase plans by clicking here or by calling the dedicated Lowe's Katrina call center at 866-714-5916. The delivery lead time from the Lowe's store will be 2-4 weeks from the time of placing an order. Make sure to talk with a Lowe's Commercial Sales Specialist for exact details. How will the cottage be delivered? hide The materials necessary to build a Katrina Cottage will be delivered in multiple jobsite shipments to help the builder manage the amount of raw materials on the jobsite. What is the lead time for delivery? hideSee less »