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Stair Building Code and Checklist

Stairs Once the trim carpenter has installed the skirt and stair caps, the stair parts (sub specific) may then be installed. The spindles, railing, starter step and volutes are supplied and installed by the vendor. The stair parts should be installed per city building code and specifications. Checklist 4 1/2″ Maximum Handrail Projection (wall to [...]

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Door Weatherstripping Checklist

Construction Inspection

Weatherstripping Checklist Door jamb installed and not cut short – installed jamb to jamb. No gaps on sides more than 1/8″. 1/8″ gaps commercial caulked Waterproofing + adhesive agent installed under the threshold to prevent water leakage. Proper concrete screws secured to slab with liquid nail under threshold Ensure that the door meets the threshold [...]

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Tips for Hanging Drywall

Drywall

Drywall Hanging Tips, Checklist, and Overview – Flange tubs installed prior to sheetrock. Check for damage and review with contractor to confirm it is in good shape prior to his work beginning. It is very common for tubs to be chipped and damaged during either the sheetrock or tile stage of finishing out the bathtub [...]

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Foundation Forms

Foundation

You are ready for the foundation make-up at the completion of the foundation plumbing and once you have verified all of the plumbing locations. Often times, depending on the city requirements, you will also need the foundation rough inspection completed prior to moving forward with the foundation make-up. This phase of construction consist of the [...]

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Foundation Brickledge Checklist

Foundation

CHECKLIST FOR FOUNDATION FORM FLOAT 1. Compare the foundation plans to the floor plans issued for construction. Confirm that all plans, elevations, and dimensions match. 2. Confirm that a form survey has been scheduled 3. Confirm that brick ledge locations are the proper length and in the proper locations Brick ledge where required. Carefully confirm [...]

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Post Tension Foundation Cable Installation Checklist

Foundation

Checklist for Post Tension Cable Installation 1. Check the number and position of post tension cables to ensure the installation is per the foundation plan. 2. Check for plastic chairs at each pt cable intersection, and where the pt cable would touch the poly or form boards. (Chairs are to be installed approximately 24″ on [...]

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Foundation Grade Checklist

Foundation

As I have mentioned in numerous other posts, the foundation is one of the most important aspects of building your own home. Not only is the foundation expensive, it is also the backbone of your house. A poor foundation can result in a poor quality life for your home. The foundation is going to be [...]

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Checklist for Foundation Forms

Foundation

1. Confirm that there are no flood zone requirements or city specific requirements If flood zone requirements exist, plans must recieve special approval from city prior to starting. Elevation certificates might be required from surveyor registered with state Finished floor height typically 18″ above floodplain Confirm compliance with culvert requirements or restrictions with city of [...]

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Finding Subcontractors

Subcontractors

selecting the right subcontractors is key to success in construction

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