The construction process of building a new home

Homesite Preparat
It all starts here!
  • Permits and approvals are secured from the local building authority.
  • The Builder determines where your home will sit on the homesite.
  • Your home’s position and orientation (“right” or “left”) is determined by such factors as terrain, drainage, utility easements, and municipal requirements for setback and side yards. Due to technical requirements, The Builder assumes sole discretion for home placement.
  • Your homesite is surveyed and marked to show final positioning.
  • The land is cleared of obstructions, and the soil is prepared for construction.
  • Existing trees may be removed from the homesite as necessary, based on state and local laws and sound building practices. Your Builder does not accept responsibility for the life of existing trees.
  • All of our foundations are designed to meet or exceed local building codes.

 

Foundation
This is one of the most important stages of construction. All of our foundations are designed by a licensed professional engineer and are inspected by a technical representative of the engineer before and during concrete placement.
  • Plumbing and electrical undergrounds are installed.
  • Footings are trenched and poured.
  • The water proofing and drain tile is put in place.
  • Concrete is placed to complete the foundation.
  • Lot grade is established.
  • The walls are cured for approximately 10 days prior to backfill.
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Framing
After the foundation is in place, the structure is ready to be framed, a process that normally takes one to two weeks.

  • The framing for each floorplan is individually engineered to meet structural and wind requirements (some your home have engineered trusses, or floor joists).
  • Wood studs, beams, floor joists and/or floor trusses, and rafters are used to create the skeletal structure of the home.
  • The exterior walls, interior walls, and roof are erected.
  • Frames are inspected per local requirements.
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Exterior Siding and Trim
This is sometimes referred to as the cornice/roof stage. Once it’s completed, the house is considered “dried in.”
  • Exterior sheathing is applied.
  • Windows and exterior rear doors are installed.
  • The eaves, fascia, and overhang are built.
  • Siding goes up.
  • For some homes, brick is installed during this stage.
  • Roof decking and shingles are put into place.
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Mechanical Rough/Insulation
It can be difficult to see the progress that’s being made during this stage, but important work is going on inside the walls of your home.

  • Wiring and cables are installed, including electric, alarm wiring, RG6 cable, telephone, and plumbing lines.
  • HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment and ducts are installed.
  • Insulation is added to all exterior corners, plates on the first floor, doors and windows, and penetration of wall plates common to the attic.
  • Once the mechanical systems are installed and inspected, insulation is placed in the exterior walls.
  • Mechanical systems are inspected per local requirements.
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Sheetrock
This is an exciting stage. Finally, your home is beginning to look less like a construction project and more like a home.

  • The sheetrock, also called drywall, is installed.
  • It is then taped and floated to cover fastner holes and seams.
  • Texture is applied to the Ceiling.
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Interior Trim
The trim stage focuses on the fine carpentry details that finish a home.

  • Bath and kitchen cabinets are installed.
  • Moldings and baseboards are installed.
  • Interior doors are hung.
  • Stairs rail are installed (where applicable).
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Painting
Painting brings color and personality to your home.

  • Interior painting, caulking, and staining begins.
  • High-grade enamel is applied to all designated trim material.
  • Exterior painting is done, dependent on weather conditions.
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Mechanical Trim
Once the painting is finished, the mechanical details can be added.

  • Plumbing fixtures are installed.
  • Electrical fixtures are installed.
  • The HVAC compressor and thermostat are installed.
  • The HVAC components are matched for maximum efficiency.
  • The alarm keypads and control panel are mounted.
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Final Touches
Finally, many of the final details can be added to your home.

  • Mirrors are hung.
  • Vinyl, ceramic tile, and wood floors (where applicable) are installed.
  • All final paint and stain is touched up.
  • Any remaining floor moldings are installed and painted.
  • Carpet is installed.
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Grading and Landscaping
Once the interior of your home is complete, we focus on the outside. Then it’s time to transition the home over to you, its new owners.

  • Sidewalks, driveways, patios, and fencing are installed (where applicable).
  • Your home is again inspected by the local building inspectors (where applicable).
  • Your Perry Home is now ready for the homeowner orientation, closing, and move-in.