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Typical Construction
Steps
for a
single-family or small multi-family
house
Note: The most popular method
of residential construction in
North America is wood-framed
construction. :
- Develop floor plans and obtain a
materials list for estimations (more
recently performed with estimating
software)
- Obtain government building
approval if necessary
- Clear the building site
- Survey to stake out for the
foundation
- Excavate the foundation and dig
footers.
- Pour a foundation and footers
with concrete
- Build the main load-bearing
structure out of thick pieces of
wood and possibly metal I-beams for
large spans with few supports.
- Add floor and ceiling joists and
install subfloor panels
- Cover outer walls and roof in
OSB or plywood and a water-resistive
barrier.
- Install roof shingles or other
covering for flat roof
- Cover the walls with siding,
typically vinyl, wood, or brick
veneer but possibly stone or other
materials
- Install windows
- Frame interior walls with wooden
2x4s
- Add internal plumbing, HVAC,
electrical, and natural gas
utilities
- Building inspector visits if
necessary to approve utilities and
framing
- Install insulation and interior
drywall panels (cementboard for wet
areas) and to complete walls and
ceilings
- Install bathroom fixtures
- Spackle, prime, and paint
interior walls and ceilings
- Additional tiling on top of
cementboard for wet areas, such as
the bathroom and kitchen backsplash
- Install final floor covering,
such as floor tile, carpet, or wood
flooring
Install major appliances
- Unless the original owners are
building the house, at this point it
is typically sold or rented.
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