Step 8: Exterior Masonry/Miscellaneous Tasks
68. Schedule Delivery of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Siding, Trim
69. Install Doors (if not done in framing)
70. Install Windows (if not done in framing)
71. Install factory built Fireplace
72. Miscellaneous Rough Frame and Deadwood
73. Install Brick/Stone (if any is specified)
Step 9: Roofing
74. Install Roofing as soon as possible
75. Check Horizontal Roof Shingle Lines
76. Align Shingles’ Vertical Splits
77. Four (4) Nails Per Shingle
78. Stagger Metal Flashing
Step 10: Cornice & Siding
79. Check Siding manufacturer’s Nailing Instructions
80. Check Siding as it’s installed
81. Check installation of Flashing
82. Install Garage Doors
83. Exterior Pain/ Stain
84. Clean Up
Step 11: Plumbing Rough
85. Specify Plastic or Copper Pipe
86. Rough-In for Bath, Kitchen, etc.
87. Pay only after work is inspected
Step 12: Heating & Cooling Rough
88. Take Floorplan to Power Company for size of
system
89. Smaller system is usually more efficient
90. For bigger house, consider using multiple systems
91. Rough-In Heating/ Cooling
92. Get Rough-In approved by Building Inspector
before making payment
Step 13: Electrical Rough
93. Make sketch of furniture in each room, showing
outlets & switches.
94. Get approved for proposed (Wiring Plan)
95. Get Power Company to recommend how much
Amp Service is needed
96. Rough-In Wiring
97. Pay for Rough-In only after inspection
Step 14: Insulation
98. Get Power Company to determine amount of R
Value & Insulation needed
99. With blow-in Insulation, do not block soffit vents
Step 15: Ceiling & Wall Covering
100. If you install Drywall yourself, let contractor give
it a smooth finish
101. ½” Drywall is recommended for 16” on-center
studs
102. Stipple Ceilings before painting walls
103. Clean the Interior
Step 16: Trim & Cabinets
104. Hire a Master Carpenter
105. Select either Stain or Paint Grade Trim
106. Allow ½” space under baseboard for Carpet
107. Install Interior Doors & Kitchen/ Bath, Cabinets
108. Recommend caulking around window & door
trim, inside & out
109. Finish the Fireplace
Step 17: Interior Paint & Wallpaper
110. Paint Interior walls & trim
111. Over Drywall, use one coat of primer & two
finish coats.
112. Put up wallpaper
Step 18: Final Finish & Trim
113. Call back Plumbing, Electrical, & Heating/
Cooling Contractors for Final Work
114. After final inspection, utilities can be turned on
(Power may be required prior to final inspection)
115. Install Tile, Hardwood, Carpet & Vinyl
116. Install Mirrors & Bath Accessories
117. Install Gutters and Screens
118. Landscaping, Drives, Walks, Patio, etc.
119. Final Inspection
Step 19: Final Clean Up
120. Fix little nicks, touch up paint, clean windows,
floors, etc.
121. Install Appliances
Step 20: Move-In
122. Move in & enjoy your new home!