Let Us Build Your Dream! *Chose lot *Builder selection *Look at styles and products *Gather ideas *Determine space requirements *Write detailed list of ideas for each room *Meet with architect / home designer *Begin working on financing *Design basic concept and footprint *Match concept footprint to the lot *Move on to elevation and plan completion *Meeting with in-house design consultant to begin selections
Step 2
Build Your House upon a Rock! *Order water and electricity *Engineering *Permitting *Home Owner Associatin approvals if required *Lot preparation and grading *Form boards *Pier installation *Trenching beams *Rough Plumbing *Foundation sub-structure *Inspections *Pour concrete *Form boards removed *Rough grading and site preparation for framers
Step 3
Taking Shape! *Plans sent to framing contractor *Framing company designs framing to meet local and national building codes *Framing begins and structure takes shape
Step 4
Cover Me Up! *Window installation *Install gable venting *Install and vent soffits *Install timbers and columns where required *Install moisture barrier *Use traditional 30# felt or other moisture barrier such as Tyvec *House wraps protect the structure and provide insulation qualities
Step 5
Lay It On Me! *Install selected siding over house wraps *Meeting with cabinet contractor *Meeting with electrician to mark electrical *Meeting with A.C. contractor to design system
Step 6
Put My Hat On! *Installation of roof selection *Assure adequate roof ventalation *Install roof enhancements if selected *Metal roofs usually installed after masonry work
Step 7
Behind The Scenes! *Stack-out plumbing *A.C. system installation *Cabinet designs *Electrical wiring *Electronics wiring *Pre-drywall walk through with customer *Inspections
Step 8
This House Rocks! *Install brick ties *Review brick and stone design again *Verify mortar color *Look at samples if needed *Begin rock and stone installation
Step 9
Keep Me Warm *Install insulation. *There are many steps to proper insulation and a wide range of insulation types.
Step 10
I am Tired of being Naked! *Install sheetrock *Determine types of corners * Determine types of textures, blown textures, hand trowels, wallpaper, etc.