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Pre-construction Process
- You will meet with our Architect to go through all aspects of your new home. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to ask questions and make changes to your home directly with the architect.
- A color selection meeting will be scheduled with our interior designer so that you can choose your interior and exterior colors and finishes.
- All building permit requests are submitted. This process takes approximately three (3) weeks but will vary by municipality and may take up to five (5) weeks.
- While the permits are being processed, a surveyor will stake the lot to locate the proper position of the home on the lot.
NOTE: All structural selections should be completed at this time
Construction Process
Stage 1: Foundation
- Excavation - The excavator is contacted and an excavation date is scheduled for the basement.
- Footers - Once the home is excavated, the footer is formed and poured. The footer is the continuous concrete pad that the foundation walls are placed upon.
- Foundation Walls - The concrete walls are poured.
- Waterproofing – Tuff-N-Dri Basement Waterproofing is installed.
- Exterior Gravel - Approximately 24"-36" of gravel is backfilled to the foundation wall to serve as a drainage system and also help to reduce the hydrostatic pressure from the walls.
- Backfill - The dirt is then pushed back in around the exterior block walls providing a positive slope for proper drainage away from the home.
- Underground Plumbing - The plumber will install the plumbing that must be located under the concrete basement floor.
- Interior Concrete Slab - Supply sump pump and perforated tile is installed and gravel is placed. Once completed, the concrete is poured for the basement floor.
- Gas and Water Service - Trench for gas and water supply lines.
Stage 2: Framing
- Materials Delivered - The lumber package and steel beams are delivered to the lot. At this point, the framing process is ready to begin.
- Framing - The framing process involves building the subfloors and walls for each floor of the home. The length of time required to complete the entire process will vary based upon the size of the home and weather conditions, but it will typically take two to four weeks. Once the framing process is complete the windows and exterior doors are released from the suppliers.
- Trusses - Set roof trusses
- Under Roof - After the trusses are in place, the sheathing material is applied to cover the roof area.
- Windows and Doors - All exterior windows and doors are delivered and installed.
- Stairs - The basement and second floor stairs are installed, as applicable.
- Roofing - The roof is then finalized by installing the felt paper and the shingles.
- Electrical Walk – A meeting will be set up for you to walk the home with the electrician and make any electrical changes that may come up.
- Pre-Wire Walk – A meeting will be set up for you to walk your house with the Pre-Wire contractor and lay out placement of telephone, cable, and computer outlets. Also the placement of security boxes and central-vac rough.
Stage 3: Mechanicals
- HVAC Rough In - A heating and cooling technician is scheduled to install the heating and cooling ducts throughout the home.
- Plumbing Rough In - The plumber will return to install water and sewer lines, as well as the tub and shower units.
- Electric Rough In - The electrician is scheduled to install the electrical wiring throughout the home.
- Alarm Rough In - The security system technician will pre-wire the home with the standard security system package.
- Stereo/Intercom Rough In - Optional
- Central Vacuum System Rough In - Optional
Stage 4: Insulation
- Vinyl Siding/Stucco/Stone/Brick - Based upon customer selections, the exterior finishes are applied.
- Insulation - Insulate exterior walls and vaulted or cathedral ceilings. Please note that ceiling insulation will be blown after drywall is installed.
- Exterior Concrete - All exterior concrete is poured, which includes the front stoop, walkway, driveway, and sidewalk.
Stage 5: Drywall
- Drywall - The drywall is hung on all interior walls and garage walls. This entire process will usually take approximately seven to ten days to complete.
- Finish Drywall - The second step of the drywall process is to apply corner bead to the drywall. Next, the installers will tape and mud the joints between the drywall boards. This process is necessary to create a seamless wall.
- Ceiling - The ceiling then gets texturized.
- Sand - The final step of the drywall process is to sand the walls to create a smooth surface.
- Paint - The painter will prime the interior walls with the first coat of paint.
Stage 6: Trim and Finish
- Ceramic Flooring/Ceramic Tile Walls/Ceramic Tub and Shower Wall Tile - The ceramic tile is installed based upon your selections.
- Hardwood Flooring - A trim carpenter will install the custom hardwood flooring.
- Interior Trim - The painter is scheduled to paint or stain the woodwork, as needed, and then the trim carpenter will install the interior doors, baseboard trim and stair handrails.
- Vinyl Flooring - The vinyl flooring is installed based upon your selections.
- Cabinets - The trim carpenter will also set the kitchen and bathroom cabinets and install hardware, as applicable.
- HVAC Finish - The heating and cooling technician returns to install grills, wall vents and a wall thermostat.
- Plumbing Finish - The plumber returns to install shut-offs, fixtures and faucets.
- Electric Finish - The electrician returns to install outlets, switch plates and light fixtures.
- Finish Grading - The final grading of the lot is completed, which will ensure that the lot slopes away from the home for proper drainage.
- Landscaping - The landscaping company is scheduled and they will lay the sod, as well as plant the trees and shrubs per community guidelines.
Stage 7: Final Touches
- Paint - The painter will roll the second coat of interior paint.
- Mirrors & Shelves - The final touch items are now installed such as the bathroom mirrors and closet shelves.
- Carpet - The carpet pad and carpet are installed.
- Trim Final - The trim carpenter will return to take care of any final details with the interior trim.
- Clean - Clean, clean, clean!
- Paint Touchups - Items are touched-up as needed
- Clean – Final Cleaning on your new home making it ready fro you to move in.
Pre-closing Walk Through
The President of Folkstone Homes will contact you to schedule a time to walk through your new home. At this point we will answer any questions that you may have and take care of any necessary corrections. All corrections will be documented on a Pre-Closing walk through report, and resolved within a few days. Upon completion of correcting the items, a second walk through will be scheduled to confirm that all items were addressed.
Closing at Title Agency
At closing you will receive a package of information, which will include manufacturer warranty information for the products used in your new home, as well as the keys to your new home. |
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