Saturday 14 February 2015

Home Construction Basics

A home is a place where individuals and families reside. The minute we say home, the images that come are about a building comprising of a living room, dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, patios, etc. All of us have our own views regarding how a home should look and spend a lot of time and money to ensure that every thing is designed according to specifications. Generally, a home is a piece of land with a structure designed for living. There are millions of homes all over the world. But have you ever tried to understand how a home is built? Do you know the home construction process?



Building a home is not an easy task. It requires a lot of expertise and knowledge about the home construction process. There are standardized building practices that one must follow to ensure the safety and longevity of your home. These building practices helps you use techniques that will reduce your costs and at the same time build a quality home. You need to follow a step by step process when it comes to home construction.



The first step is to grade and prepare the site for home construction. The site preparation is done by sub contractors who make sure that the site is cleared of trees, debris, etc. They also help in leveling the site if required and dig holes to lay the foundation.



Most home construction activities are done on foundations that are basements or slabs. Normally, a slab foundation is a very easy process since you do not have to level the ground nor do you require more labor since the concrete is directly poured on to the ground. This kind of construction is generally found in the warmer regions.



Some of the other activities that are a part of the home construction process include flooring and framing, door and windows installation, roofing and siding. Once these activities are complete, it is time to take care of the interiors of your home. You can begin by starting the plumbing and electrical works, insulation work. Then, you can get your kitchen counter and kitchen cabinets installed. Finally, it is time to get the painting work done.



Most of the home construction activities are generally handled by sub contractors. They take care of your roofing needs, framing works, etc. Most of these works are coordinated by the main contractor who ensures that your home construction is completed on time and according to your specifications.

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