Know Your Construction
KNOW YOUR CONSTRUCTION
In this phase, the land is prepared to build a home.
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1. The lot is cleared including trees and root material.
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2. Fill dirt is delivered to prepare the space for the house and the septic system.
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3. The lot is leveled and the septic is installed.
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4. Building permit is submitted. Application can take 3-6 weeks for permit to be issued.
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5. Surveyor stakes off corners where the house will be built.
In this phase, the base of the home is created.
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1. Temporary source of power and water is installed for trade contractors.
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2. Under slab plumbing is installed and the site is prepared and inspected.
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3. The box foundation is staked out.
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4. Slab is finally poured creating the foundation.
In this phase, the exterior & interior walls of the home are built.
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1. The trusses (triangular supports within the roof) and lumber are delivered.
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2. Framer installs walls to provide structure to the ceiling and I-joists to support the floors if it is a two story home.
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3. The walls of the home are treated with a Bora-Care termite treatment to protect against termites.
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4. The house is wrapped in a special material as a barrier between plywood and siding.
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5. The windows, doors and siding are installed.
In this phase, the utility systems go to work inside the home.
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1. Plumber installs drain pipes, running water lines, and both tubs and showers.
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2. HVAC begins work on air conditioning and heat ducts.
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3. Roofer begins to lay down shingles on roof.
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4. Electricians arrive to install the wiring throughout the house.
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5. Taexx Pest tubes installed for future pest defense.
In this phase, insulation is installed to keep the weather and noise out!
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1. Walls are insulated.
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2. Insulation on exterior walls installed and inspected by county.
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3. Drywall is delivered and hung. This is the material that makes up the walls and ceilings of the home./p>
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4. The drywall surface is sanded and primed for painting.
In this phase, cabinets, trim, floor and fireplace are installed.
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1. Cabinets are delivered and installed. The measurements are taken for custom cut countertops.
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2. The fireplace, kitchen & bathroom flooring, and trim (baseboards, doors, and crown molding) are installed.
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3. The garage door is installed and the sidewalk, driveway, and patio concrete is poured.
In this phase, all utility systems are finished up!
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1. Electrical trim-out includes: lights switches, covers, fixtures, and smoke detectors.
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2. Plumbing trim-out includes: faucets, toilets, and water heater.
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3. Shelving, mirrors, vent covers, gutters, flooring and attic insulation installed.
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4. Landscaper plants something magical!
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5. County Inspector tests electrical systems and completes blower test to check that the home is airtight and energy efficient.
Welcome to the finish line!
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1. Shoe mold to connect baseboard and floor is installed.
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2. Drywall & paint touch-up.
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3. Final clean!