Residential Construction
When it comes to residential construction, there’s nothing more exciting than building your own home. Once a plot of land has been chosen and your team of home builders is ready to roll, you can stand back and watch your property take shape. But what can you expect to see during the process of the build? Let’s take a look at the typical stages of residential construction, so that you can make the most of the home building experience!
The major phases of residential construction
Here’s what you can expect to happen during the major phases of your residential construction:
Prepare site and lay foundations
Site preparation and foundations are usually carried out by your new home builders, who will clear the area from rocks, debris and any trees or roots that may obstruct the plot, and consequently the build. They will work to level the site, set the template for the foundation with wooden forms, and then dig the necessary holes and trenches.
Further preparations will be made if the property requires a full basement and the team will move forward by preparing the footings. Concrete will be poured and cured and after a short time a waterproofing membrane will be added to foundation walls and drains, a sewer and water taps will be installed (as well as any necessary plumbing that needs to be added to the first-floor slab or basement floor).
Rough framing
The shell (or skeleton) of your building will be put into place next, with floor systems, walls and roof systems being completed. Necessary sheathing will be applied to exterior walls and the roof, and windows and exterior doors will be installed at this point. A protective barrier- a house wrap- will be installed to prevent liquids such as water from infiltrating the structure, whilst allowing water vapor to be properly ventilated; reducing the possibility of mold forming and wood rotting in the future.
Plumbing, electrical and HVAC duties
Once the shell of your home is finished, siding and roofing are the next features to be installed. Electrical and plumbing contractors will begin working on the property and will start running the necessary pipes and wires through the interior walls, ceilings and floors. Sewer lines and vents will now be installed, along with water supply lines for each fixture. Fixtures such as bathtubs and large shower units are put into place during this stage of the build for ease. Ductwork will be installed next, for the aircon system within your home, and the roofing will be finalized, sealing off the building.
What happens next?
Once the house is effectively ‘dried-in’, the final stages of the build can begin. The next steps will be:
- Electrical installation
- Insulation
- Drywall, interior textures and exterior finishes
- Interior trim
- Hard-surface flooring and countertop installation
- Exterior grading
- Mechanical trims
- Minor fixture installation (i.e. mirrors and shower doors)
- Exterior landscaping
- Fencing
From here onwards, after the necessary checks and building inspections have been carried out your new home will be ready to move into.
Contact for renovations in Perth
If you want to know more about building your own home, the processes involved in the residential construction, or how to hire the right home builders for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Construction & Building Consultancy Company – Commercial Builders in Perth – Unique Residence for budget kitchen renovations