The Home Building Process...post #4

As you can see, the windows have been installed, along with the sliding glass door. Next up will be HVAC duct work, plumbing top-out (running water lines through the home), electrical top-out and door installation.
Stay tuned for the next update!

The Home Building Process...post #3

It's that time again! We've been hard at work building this home (The Cottage) and two others. The roof panels have been installed, along with the LP TechShield radiant barrier. We've had county inspections cmopleted for the roof and sheer wall, as well as an inspection for the electric panel that will house all of the circuit breakers. Here are some photos...

We're Making Progress ...

Happy Halloween!! As I type, our team is hoisting the roof trusses into place. We have made good progress in just a few days. The walls are framed and the roof trusses will be completed by the end of the day. Monday they will complete the installation of any remaining shear wall panels.

More to come soon!

The Home Building Process.....post #1

The home we are building on this site is a 1571 square foot, single story. The home site is approximately 7700 square feet.

Looks can be deceiving! At this point, all you see is a concrete slab foundation. This seems to be the beginning of the process. However, there are a few very important things that have to happen before we get to this 'beginning' stage.

Let's take a step back in time.....
First, the ground has to contain the right amount of moisture. So our team soaks the home site. Once there is proper moisture, the concrete company will chalk and trench the home's footprint. After that, they will set the necessary forms for the upcoming concrete pour. In the meantime, the plumbers must complete all of the pre-plumbing items such as trenching for plumbing lines, installing drains and water lines, etc. Once the rough plumb items are complete, we need an inspection from the county.

Phew...a lot has happened so far....and we still aren't ready to pour the foundation you see in the photo. We still need to grade and water the area, complete a moisture test, install rebar and electric risers.....still with me? Almost there...we just need to pre-treat the slab area for termites and get an inspection by the county inspector.

NOW WE POUR! Rejoice! You are now caught up....the foundation is in place and we are ready to get started.

Let's build a home.....

Over the course of the next five months, I will detail the home building process that takes place at Country Faire in Linden. The events will be described from my perspective and not as an authoritative figure. I've never personally built a home, so I am NOT an authority. However, having been with Raymus Homes for nearly three years, I have picked up bits and pieces of the process. And they should know...the Raymus family has been building homes in the Central Valley since the 1940s.



With each post, I will provide photos or videos of recent activity with a description of the work that has transpired. I'll document the process from foundation to completion...also known as moving day!



So let's get started!!