The Building Process with Castle Rock Homes
The Castle Rock Building Process
Phase one consists of preparation and setting the foundations of the home.
Step 1: House Plan & Building Permit
Once the house plan is selected and thoroughly approved a building permit is applied for from the presiding government agency such as the local city or county building department. The building permit application, a copy of the plan and any other engineering is submitted to the building department. Once approved and the permit is purchased construction can begin. Building permits ensure that the project is in compliance with all uniform building codes, zoning, building setbacks and any other state or local regulations.
Step 2: Build Site Excavation
Corners are staked out on the site at the determined setbacks. The excavators dig the hole to the specifications on the plan. This process usually takes two days.
Step 3: Concrete Foundation or Crawl Space
Footings are formed up and concrete is poured. Then the foundation walls are formed up and the concrete is poured. Rebar, anchor bolts and other straps are installed as required.
Step 3: Concrete Flatwork
Concrete flatwork is all other concrete on the site; such as driveways, sidewalks, porches and patios. The area for the flatwork is dug-out and gravel is compacted, formed up and poured.
Phase two puts the outside puzzle pieces together before filling in the structure with the remaining pieces.
Step 1: Framing
Framing is a fast-moving portion of construction; a lot is accomplished in a short time. Framing consist of workers laying out the floor joists, sheeting the floor, building the walls and standing the walls. Generally pre-engineered roof trusses are then used to frame in the roof and the roof is sheeted. Windows and exterior doors are installed at this time.
Step 2: Roofing
With the framing finished the roof is dried in with felt to repel any rain water. At the same time metal drip edge and roof vents are installed. Shingles are then installed according to plans and specifications.
Step 3: Plumbing Rough-In
Plumbing is installed inside the walls, under the floor and up through the roof. This includes water lines, sewer lines, vents, shower valves. A separate plumbing permit is required and must pass an inspection to continue.
Step 4: HVAC
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning rough in now begins. The furnace and air frame units are installed. Air ducts and return air ducts are run throughout the house. The Air Conditioning is pre-wired on the outside of the house and all of the tubing is installed. A separate HVAC permit is required and must pass an inspection to continue.
Step 5: Electrical
Rough electrical wiring is installed. According to code electrical outlets and switches are placed in conspicuous spots. The home buyer is generally involved with the placement of lighting and recessed can lighting. Any specialty electrical items are installed and double checks to meet the buyer’s requirements. The electrical also must pass inspection to continue.
Step 6: Insulation
Insulation is now installed. It is placed in the floor and or crawl space, walls and attics. Even some interior walls are insulated to stop sound transfer. Baffles are placed in the attic to insure insulation performance over the years. Once all the rough ins and insulation process is completed the home is inspected again before anything is cover up by the drywall.
Step 7: Drywall
Drywall is a product that replaced plaster years ago. Drywall is hung (screwed) to the ceilings and then the walls. Cutting out for windows, doors, power outlets and switches. Seams and screws are taped and mudded. Then sanded and mudded again until every seam and screw are invisible. Then the previously selected texture is applied.
Phase three fills in the home with all of your custom choices for interior design. From the paint, to the tiles for the bathroom, you'll have a fully customized home from start to finish.
Step 1: Exterior Siding, Stucco & Stone
The exterior siding is now installed. Depending on the buyer’s selection generally hardboard, Hardy Board, aluminum, steel or vinyl comprises a majority of the home. Stucco, stone, cultured stone and other finishes are applied in accordance with the buyer’s preference.
Step 2: Interior Doors, Trim & Garage Doors
Interior doors, trim, shelving, base and casing are installed by the finished carpenter. The garage doors are also installed about this time. They come with remote operators, keyless entry pads and optional Wi-Fi from an application.
Step 3: Painting
The paint colors are selected and the process begins. Interior doors are removed from the frames, stood up and are painted along with all the door frames and trim. They are allowed to dry a day or two then masked off and generally a second colored is applied to the walls and ceilings. For exterior painting a similar process is followed.
Step 4: Flooring
Pre-selected flooring is now installed and the home is looking more finished. Carpet, LVP (luxury vinyl plank), ceramic tile, vinyl are the most common types of floor coverings.
Phase four puts the finishing touches on your home before move-in.
Step 1: Custom Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinets that were selected and ordered many weeks in advance are now installed. Plumbing and electrical lines are also run inside the cabinet’s spaces for the sinks, outlets and other items that will mount to the finished cabinets. After the cabinets are complete the countertops go in.
Step 2: Mirrors & Appliances
Now the bathroom mirrors that were measured weeks ago are ordered and installed. Appliances are installed.
Step 3: Landscaping & Fencing
Generally, the last things to be completed are Landscaping and the fencing. When complete your new homes finally looks finished. Lastly a final inspection from the building department is performed.
Phase one consists of preparation and setting the foundations of the home.
Step 1: House Plan & Building Permit
Once the house plan is selected and thoroughly approved, a building permit is applied for from the presiding government agency such as the local city or county building department. The building permit application, a copy of the plan, and any other engineering is submitted to the building department. Once the application is approved and the permit is purchased, construction can begin. Building permits ensure that the project is in compliance with all uniform building codes, zoning, building setbacks and any other state or local regulations.
Step 2: Build Site Excavation
Corners are staked out on the site at the determined setbacks. The excavators dig the hole to the specifications on the plan. This process usually takes two days.
Step 3: Concrete Foundation or Crawl Space
Footings are formed up and concrete is poured. Then the foundation walls are formed up and the concrete is poured. Rebar, anchor bolts and other straps are installed as required.
Step 3: Concrete Flatwork
Concrete flatwork is all other concrete on the site; such as driveways, sidewalks, porches and patios. The area for the flatwork is dug-out and gravel is compacted, formed up and poured.
Phase two puts the outside puzzle pieces together before filling in the structure with the remaining pieces.
Step 1: Framing
Framing is a fast-moving portion of construction; a lot is accomplished in a short time. The framing process consists of workers laying out the floor joists, sheeting the floor, building the walls, and standing the walls. Generally, pre-engineered roof trusses are then used to frame in the roof and the roof is sheeted. Windows and exterior doors are installed at this time.
Step 2: Roofing
With the framing finished the roof is dried in with felt to repel any rain water. At the same time metal drip edge and roof vents are installed. Shingles are then installed according to plans and specifications.
Step 3: Plumbing Rough-In
Plumbing is installed inside the walls, under the floor and up through the roof. This includes water lines, sewer lines, vents, and shower valves. A separate plumbing permit is required and must pass an inspection to continue.
Step 4: HVAC
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning rough in now begins. The furnace and air frame units are installed. Air ducts and return air ducts are run throughout the house. The Air Conditioning is pre-wired on the outside of the house and all of the tubing is installed. A separate HVAC permit is required and must pass an inspection to continue.
Step 5: Electrical
Rough electrical wiring is installed. In accordance with code, electrical outlets and switches are placed in conspicuous spots. The home buyer is generally involved with the placement of lighting and recessed can lighting. Any specialty electrical items are installed and double checked to meet the buyer’s requirements. The electrical also must pass inspection to continue.
Step 6: Insulation
Insulation is now installed. It is placed in the floor and or crawl space, walls and attics. Even some interior walls are insulated to stop sound transfer. Baffles are placed in the attic to insure insulation performance over the years. Once all the rough ins and insulation process is completed the home is inspected again before anything is covered up by the drywall.
Step 7: Drywall
Drywall is a product that replaced plaster years ago. Drywall is hung (screwed) to the ceilings and then the walls - with cut outs for windows, doors, power outlets, and switches. Seams and screws are taped and mudded, then sanded and mudded again until every seam and screw are invisible. Then the previously selected texture is applied.
Phase three fills in the home with all of your custom choices for interior design. From the paint, to the tiles for the bathroom, you'll have a fully customized home from start to finish.
Step 1: Exterior Siding, Stucco & Stone
The exterior siding is now installed. Depending on the buyer’s selection generally hardboard, Hardy Board, aluminum, steel, or vinyl comprises a majority of the home. Stucco, stone, cultured stone and other finishes are applied in accordance with the buyer’s preference.
Step 2: Interior Doors, Trim & Garage Doors
Interior doors, trim, shelving, base and casing are installed by the finish carpenter. The garage doors are also installed about this time. They come with remote operators, keyless entry pads and optional Wi-Fi from an application.
Step 3: Painting
The paint colors are selected and the painting process begins. Interior doors are removed from the frames, stood up, and are painted - along with all the door frames and trim. They are allowed to dry for a day or two then masked off, and generally a second color is applied to the walls and ceilings. For exterior painting a similar process is followed.
Step 4: Flooring
Pre-selected flooring is now installed and the home is looking more finished. Carpet, LVP (luxury vinyl plank), ceramic tile, vinyl are the most common types of floor coverings.
Phase four puts the finishing touches on your home before move-in.
Step 1: Custom Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinets that were selected and ordered many weeks in advance are now installed. Plumbing and electrical lines are also run inside the cabinet’s spaces for the sinks, outlets and other items that will mount to the finished cabinets. After the cabinets are complete the countertops go in.
Step 2: Mirrors & Appliances
Now the bathroom mirrors that were measured weeks ago are ordered and installed. Appliances are installed.
Step 3: Landscaping & Fencing
Generally, the last things to be completed are the landscaping and the fencing. When complete, your new home finally looks finished. Lastly a final inspection from the building department is performed.