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The Building
Process
Slab Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this state: Homesite scraped, leveled and pinned. Slab
form boards up. Underground plumbing in place. Type II and vapor barrier in
place. Pre Slab Pour Inspection completed. Slab Poured. Construction hazards
associated with this stage of construction: Open trenches. Loose and or piled
dirt and rock. Tripping hazards (form boards, kickers, post tension cables).
Frame Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this stage: All exterior walls are in place. All
interior walls are in place. All roof trusses are in place. Construction
hazards associated with this stage of construction: Temporary wall bracings are
a bumping and tripping hazard. Exposed nails in lumber are both a puncture and
cutting hazard. Stacked or unbanned lumber can be a fall or crushed under
hazard.
Roof Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this stage: Roof sheeting completed. Roof nailing
completed. Roof tiles or shingle material loaded. Windows installed. Exterior
sheathing installed as required per plan. Water intrusion inspection completed.
Construction related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
Temporary wall supports, lateral bracing. Temporary stairs not yet secured with
fall protection. Loosely stacked construction material (4X8 sheets of plywood
for the roofing).
Pre-Sheetrock Stage
 This is the last
stage of "Rough Construction." The following tasks are completed at this stage
before your Builder can start the "Finish Stages" of your home. Rough Plumbing
installed. Rough HVAC installed. Rough Electrical installed. Rough Frame
Inspections (Municipal Combo Inspections, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and
Frame) completed. Batts installed (Wall Insulation). Drywall (Sheetrock)
stacked or scheduled. In some locations, "Flat Work" (sidewalks, patios and
driveways) are formed up, and the concrete is poured. Construction related
hazards associated with this stage of construction: Lots of loose and hanging
material for all of the different trades that are working in your home at this
time. Required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) during this stage includes
eye protection, hearing protection, and head protection. Tripping hazards exist
from all of the excess material that may not be removed yet. Puncture hazards
may exist from boards with exposed nails or rough wiring not yet
secured.
Sheetrock Stage
 This is the
beginning of your "Finish" stages of construction. For this stage to be
complete, the following tasks must all be completed. Sheetrock installed
throughout the home. Sheetrock nailing inspection completed. Ceiling insulation
installed. Sheetrock taped and textured in accordance with the approved home
plan. In addition to the above tasks being completed, the following task will
be started: Exterior finishes will be started (brick, stucco, stone or siding).
Construction hazards associated with this stage of construction. Lots of slips,
trips and fall hazards. Stacked Sheetrock. Excess piles of Sheetrock in and
around the home. Loose Sheetrock nails on the floor. Sharp pieces of tin
(corner bead) may still be exposed. Wet drywall mud on the floor is very
slippery. Exterior hazards include scaffolding and associated materials.
Overhead roofing material hazards.
Interior Trim Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this stage: Exterior doors installed. Interior door
casings and doors installed. Base molding installed complete. Ceiling molding
and chair molding installed if required per the approved plan. Staircase
railing and balusters installed (two story homes). Construction hazards
associated with this stage of construction. Loose trim material on the floor
(slip and trip hazards). Sawdust in the air from all of the enclosed carpentry
work. Safety rails are removed from stair casings, fall hazards exist.
Painting, Cabinet and Countertop Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this stage: Interior painting applied. All cabinets
installed. All countertops installed. Mirrors and shower enclosures installed.
Outside landscaping is started (weather permitting). Construction hazards
associated with this stage of construction: Sawdust in the air, (dust masks
required). Paint spray in the air, (dust masks or respirators required). Soft
yards from landscaping work.
Flooring Stage
 The following
tasks are completed at this stage: Finish electrical installed and
operationally tested. Finish plumbing installed and operationally tested.
Finish HVAC installed and a "Start up" scheduled or completed with both Heating
and Air Conditioning operationally tested. All flooring installed. Appliances
installed. In some locations, this is when the "Flat work" (sidewalks, patios
and driveways) are formed up and the concrete is poured. Outside landscaping is
completed (weather permitting). Construction hazards associated with this stage
of construction. Interior: Open electrical wiring during final trim outs,
electrical shock hazard. Tripping hazards exist during flooring installation.
Exterior: If the flat work is being accomplished at this time, tripping hazards
exist.
Quality Assurance Stage
 Before your
Builder can present your home to you, he/she must first pass our internal
quality assurance inspection. The following tasks are completed at this stage:
All contract items are installed per the plan/contract. Internal Quality
Assurance Inspection completed. All items on the inspection report have been
completed, re-inspected and the home has been approved for the customer
presentation. There should be NO construction hazards in the home at this time;
however, construction hazards still may exist on property all around you, and
heavy equipment may be operating on the streets and home sites around you.
Please be careful. Your home is now complete!
Buyer Acceptance Stage
 The Builders team
will now present you your home. In this presentation, you will have a
demonstration of all of your new home features. You will have an opportunity to
express any concerns and request corrections prior to closing on any item you
are not pleased with. You will be scheduled for a second and final presentation
to review the agreed upon items prior to closing on your home. The program is
your assurance that your satisfaction is our most important concern.
WELCOME HOME!!!
 
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Great curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting buyers to a home that is for sale. Many of our sales have been generated by a "For Sale" sign in front of a home that is beautifully landscaped. Prospective buyers who admire a home's exterior often prove to be among the most interested in the property.
An investment in attractive landscaping can help your home sell more quickly. If you have a moderately green thumb, you can get a lot of free advice from local nurseries. They can give you tips on what will look good in your yard, considering the time of year, the available light, and the type of plants that do well in the area. You will probably be able to choose from many attractive low-maintenance plants that will add color and vitality to your yard. Whatever the season, a few dollars invested in your front yard will usually reap much greater benefits than your original investment.
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Into what category do forty-four percent of home buying households fall?
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Forty-four percent of home-buying households are made up of married couples with dependents. |
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