MECHANICALS
Rough-ins for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) are set up before interior finishes are installed. Subcontractors for these services usually return later at the finish stages to install fixtures, vent covers, switch plates, and so on.
INSULATION, WINDOWS AND DOORS, DRYWALL
There are many different types of insulation (batt, roll, blown-in, etc.) with differing applications and R-values (a measure of the ability to transfer heat). We will work with you to determine what will work best for you, your home, and our climate. Wall finishes are mostly done with drywall-gypsum panels(sheet rock) that are nailed or screwed to the frame, over the insulation, and then taped and textured.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
The choices for exterior siding, trim, and roofing are numerous and may depend somewhat on your budget. Siding options are usually interchangeable: A stock plan showing a brick veneer can probably be finished with lap siding and vice versa.
INTERIOR FINISHES
Hundreds of little details comprise the interior finishes of a home: paint, trim, wallpaper, flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances, and fixtures, to name just a few. Make your decisions about these details early and stick to them. Change orders can cost you time and money.
WALK - THROUGH
Once the construction is completed, we will schedule a walk-through, where you will do a final inspection of the home. We will note anything that needs attention and get a written schedule of when adjustments will be made.
By approaching each of these small steps individually, you can take a once-daunting task and make it very manageable. We are here to help you all along the way — and wind up in your dream house.
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