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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IN NEW ORLEANS The Construction and Real Estate Experts for both New Orleans & the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Steps to Building a New House — Everything You Need To Know WRITTEN BY ROBERT WOLFE From laying the foundation to framing and selecting paint colors, there are numerous processes to home construction. This guide will walk you through the steps of building a house so you know what to expect at each stage.
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1. Preparation of the Construction Site The first step in building a house is to prepare the ground after your builder has obtained the necessary permissions. Crews will clear a lot of rocks, rubbish, or trees as part of the building site preparation. Before building the foundation, they want to level the ground.
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2. The Foundation Pouring Typically, foundations are constructed on slabs, basements, or crawl spaces. They’re usually made of poured concrete and steel rods. Because concrete isn’t waterproof, your contractor will use a waterproofing agent to coat it. Before construction can begin, city officials will assess the foundation. 3. Creating a frame The contractor will put up the walls, windows, doors, and floor and roof systems at this stage. The skeleton of your new home is beginning to take shape! A protective layer, known as a house wrap, will be installed by your builder to prevent moisture from harming the structure, preventing mold and wood rot. 4. Installing the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems Once the home has been “dried in” (i.e., the house wrap has been removed), the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems can be installed. An inspector will inspect your pipes, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling ducts once they’ve been installed. Because the electrician may work around the other two contractors’ schedules, the builder will usually schedule wire installation after the plumbing and HVAC ducts are installed. 6. Interior Finishes Your contractor will focus on inside finishes such as the fireplace, mantle, internal doors, window sills, and decorative trim after the drywall is installed. Finally, you’ll be able to see the paint color you’ve been debating for months on the walls! (And believe us when we say it’ll look fantastic!) 7. Finishes on the Outside Oh, the driveways, walks, and patios! Outside your new home, things are starting to take shape as well. The builder will complete exterior grading to provide adequate drainage away from the house and ensure that your new yard is coming along well.
Final Thoughts Your builder will show you the new home’s amenities and go through your warranty responsibilities during a pre-settlement walkthrough, also known as a pre-settlement walkthrough in New Orleans. Before you move in, this is your chance to point up anything you’d like them to fix. Check to see if they’ve included all of the features you asked for and that all electrical outlets are operational, for example.
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