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1. Excavation
Clearing the site and installing temporary power. Temporary power is the responsibility of the owner but it can be hired out.
This home needed extra foundation work. When a step is necessary, e.g. basement, crawlspace, lot topography, an estimate will be provided for the additional cost and the bank will set aside the extra money.
Owners must provide a solid road approach. Counties and cities require them because of mud and dirt collecting excessively on work trucks, distributing the debris. When obtaining the excavation bid, make sure to include a road-approach.
2. Footings and Stem Wall
Footings for pony walls support the floor joist system. After the walls and footing forms are in place, True Built Home will call for inspection.
Almost all lots will require a pump truck.
Forms are in place and reinforcement done. This on you site home is ready for the pour.
On-your-lot homes almost always require a pump truck. After the foundation is poured, often another inspection will be required. True Built Home takes care of the majority of inspections.
On-your-lot builds can either do a one step pour (mono) or a two-step pour. TBH will usually do a monolithic pour and will cover the cost of the pump truck. That is a cost that the competition charges back to owners.
Pumping in the concrete
Pumping the concrete
Setting forms. This foundation required a 36'' foundation for duct work on the HVAC package
This is a footing for a pony wall
This was a 40 meter boom that was needed to reach the farthest part of the foundation
3. Foundation Completed
Backfilling the garage
4. Backfill drainage
Backfilling the garage
Owners should have the excavator mark where the water is to come into the home from the meter or well on the foundation for plumbers.
Have your excavator mark on the foundation wall the sewer location.
It's very important to mark in the garage where the excavators will backfill. The excavator should have knowledge of this.
Some on your lot homes may want to do down spouts drainage.
5. Lumber drop
This home has been backfilled with site provided dirt. Costs vary.
Lumber is dropped. The framers would appreciate having the lumber dropped as close as possible to the home site.
Lumber is dropped. The framers would appreciate having the lumber dropped as close as possible to home site.
On-your-lot homes typically have two lumber drops. First the floor, then the walls and roofing.
Visqueen applied by framers. This aids in moisture reduction underneath the home.
6. Framing floor int. and ext walls
A bead of glue is placed before the floor sheathing goes into place. This helps prevents future squeaks.
As an on your lot builder, we use the latest in building materials. Being an affordable builder should not mean cutting corners.
Being an affordable builder should not mean cutting corners.
If a deck or concrete contractor can check the project out before siding goes up, they can indicate where flashing or cedar needs to go.
Don’t be surprised to see engineering packets nailed to a wall; they should not be removed until the framing inspection has been completed.
Ring shank nails are used for nailing off the flooring in the home. They add more grip to the nail and sheeting.
This house came with a 6/12 roof. The framers will sometimes mark where sheer is for the inspector.
TBH sells fireplaces as an upgrade. If owners choose to have a fireplace on an entire wall without direct venting options, the cost will be more. If the fireplace is installed on an exterior wall, costs are kept to a minimum.
With the ring shank nail most of the floor squeaks can be eliminated.
7. Building walls
As an affordable on-your-lot builder, TBH uses regular lumber packages - nothing odd or cheap.
8. Trusses
After interior walls are complete, trusses are delivered along with the roof package
As the affordable on-your-lot builder, TBH truss packages are pre-engineered.
Building on-your-lot may give owners more walk in equity. Several families that have in excess of $100,000 of walk-in equity - a great way to jump-start your savings account!
Rolling out the trusses.
9. Plumbing
As an affordable home builder, TBH still offers double sinks in the master bedroom.
As an on-your-lot builder, TBH prefers to use the latest in plumbing advances such as PEX tubing.
Roughing in for washer and dryer
The plumbers set the tubs and showers. After they are installed, owners should consider masking them off with plastic to keep them clean.
This is a TBH 4 foot shower insert. Most homes come standard with a 5-piece bathroom.
10. Roofing
Next, roofing. TBH still puts a 30-year roof on as a standard feature. TBH uses a ridge vent system that costs more than other on-your-lot builders’ use; it assists in circulating air in the attic.
The home now has roof and windows in place. Just over one month into the construction!
The roof has been sheeted and is now ready for the shingles.
11. HVAC
This home owner upgraded to an energy efficient Tran system. Towards the end of construction, the pump is set. During construction the air handler is installed for maintaining heat.
11. Windows
Milgard windows are professional installed by Milgard.
The new home now has roof and windows in place just over one month into the construction process!
Window stickers must be left in place until the home has been inspected. The inspectors reference the U-Value.
12. Siding
This customer went with Hardie 50-year lap siding. Each TBH home comes standard with vinyl siding which carries a lifetime warranty. TBH also offers Hardie’s less expensive 25-year warranty product, Cemplank. Ask how to obtain concrete lap siding at a more competitive price.
TBH installers take every precaution to prevent your home from leaking. Caulking also meets warranty related standards associated with the siding package.
TBH’s siding company goes to great lengths to make sure windows do not leak. Most on-your-lot builders get cheap in this area.
This home got upgraded simulated shake siding. If other companies are having framers side the homes, you might have improperly installed siding. TBH uses only certified siding installers.
This beautiful trim upgrade complements the siding.
13. Electrical
As an on-your-lot builder TBH electrical contractors use only the highest quality products.
As an on your lot builder, we strive to give you the bells and whistles you want in a new home.
In house stereo wiring is one of many electrical upgrade options that TBH offers.
Installing speaker wires and mounts at framing will save time, money and frustration.
Next comes the electrical work rough in.
The TBH electrical team can install an alarm system much more economically during framing.
TBH electricians can install the latest in HD wiring.
TBH offers can lighting as a standard in the kitchen and as an upgrade in other parts of the home.
14. Utility Hook Ups
The ‘Owner Items' include coordinating the sewer and water hook-up. The connection to permanent power should be worked very conscientiously (one month lead), since it is the primary reason for delays.
15. Caulk and Seal
Caulking and sealing prevents drafts that can occur when pressure outside the house is greater than inside the house.
Having an air-tight home can save money in heating and cooling expenses.
This is the caulk and seal stage. Caulk is white and seal is orange. These are both required by cities and counties.
16. Painting
When the siding is up, the home owner should arrange for the painting. The owner may elect to use TBH to coordinate painting.
Having a colored gutter can dress up the exterior of the home nicely. Unlike other on-your-lot builders, TBH does not charge for a different color choice on gutters.
Now that the paint is complete and the gutters are on, the sheetrock will follow. Permanent power should be connected; without heat, the project cannot be sheetrocked. Some have used propane or kerosene heaters for this, however, kerosene can leave a film on the inside of the walls that makes painting especially challenging.
Soon after painting is complete, it is recommended that the home address is affixed to the house.
This home owner used scraped OSB in front of the home to keep dirt traffic down - an excellent idea for other home owners.
True Built Home does a 4" white board trim around the windows.
True Built Home includes 5" gutter and downspouts, standard. However, the homeowner, not True Built, is responsible for tying in the gutter to your storm or on-site drainage.
True Built Home includes light blocks and 4" white board trim around windows and doors.
17. Garage Floor
After the floor hardens the TBH concrete contractor will spray a seal coat on top to protect the finish.
Next comes to the garage floor. True Built Home provides on average of eight yards of concrete per garage floor at a depth of four inches.
The TBH concrete contractor will mark four inches from grade for the slab.
To ensure not to use more concrete than allowed, owners are responsible to ensure that the backfill in the garage is completed properly.
18. Insulation
As an on-your-site builder, TBH insulation packages include R21 walls, R30 Floors, R38 ceilings.
Interior wall insulation is not included in TBH base plans, although some clients elect to have powder rooms, media rooms and master bedrooms insulated.
The greater the R-value, the greater the insulation.
Voids around windows and doors are filled with foam insulation.
19. Garage Door
All garage doors come white but they are paintable.
Garage doors are next. This is the upgraded, 8 foot, fully insulated door.
TBH homes come standard with the garage door opener. Brands vary from branch to branch.
20. Steps decks and patios
At anytime after the siding has been completed, owners may work with the TBH Project Manager to install owner-responsibility items like steps, decks, or patios. Costs should be calculated carefully; this set of stairs was about $500.
21. Sheetrock
After the rock is hung, the tape and mud are applied. The heat must be on at 70 degrees with windows slightly open.
Having the heat on ensures that proper drying process occurs.
Leaving the windows partly open and the heat at 70 degrees allows the home to dry out, which is very important.
TBH sheetrock contractors screw the sheetrock in place. Some nail it, but that type of cheaper work can allow cracks to occur.
Sheetrockers take about 10-12 days to accomplish.
Drying the house out completely is imperative. This is one of the slower phases of construction.
Things really start cooking once the sheet rock is finished. After the sheetrock is in, the attic insulation will be blow in.
This client ordered the 6x2 skylight.
It appears as three, but it is just one skylight.
True Built Home has the contractor use “shiny-90,” i.e. flexible angled metal to avoid needless cracking at the corners.
22. Trim and Finishing
TBH offers beautiful cabinets, hardware and plumbing fixtures, doors, trim, vinyl, quality underlayment and carpets.
The owner should ensure that the microwave and dishwasher are on-site.
TBH finishes the outside at the same time as the inside.
There are a variety of options for solid surfaces throughout the home.
This TBH customer went with the standard door and trim package but upgraded to the lever black handles. The TBH standard are satin nickel finish with either round or levers.
Beautiful finishes make beautiful homes.
23. Plumbing Finishes
TBH offers a deep sink upgrade in stainless or white.
Double sinks are a standard feature for most plans in both primary and master bathrooms!
Voted by JD Powers for highest customer satisfaction on plumbing fixtures, we feature Moen products as a standard feature throughout kitchen and bathrooms.
24. Caring and Cleaning Tips
As an on-your-lot builder, the owner is primarily responsible for general clean-up.
By adding tape, owner-application of tapes can cut down on needless wear and tear during construction.
Keeping the home clean is the owner’s responsibility and contributes toward your walk-in equity.
True Built Home recommends taping thresholds on sliders and door-ways; just regular old duct tape works great.
25. Your Finished Home!
Vaulted ceilings and kitchens with open designs are great for entertaining.
Look at the beautiful new home you have to enjoy and show off to friends and family!
Clearing the site and installing temporary power. Temporary power is the responsibility of the owner but it can be hired out.
This home needed extra foundation work. When a step is necessary, e.g. basement, crawlspace, lot topography, an estimate will be provided for the additional cost and the bank will set aside the extra money.
Owners must provide a solid road approach. Counties and cities require them because of mud and dirt collecting excessively on work trucks, distributing the debris. When obtaining the excavation bid, make sure to include a road-approach.
Footings for pony walls support the floor joist system. After the walls and footing forms are in place, True Built Home will call for inspection.
Almost all lots will require a pump truck.
Forms are in place and reinforcement done. This on you site home is ready for the pour.
On-your-lot homes almost always require a pump truck. After the foundation is poured, often another inspection will be required. True Built Home takes care of the majority of inspections.
On-your-lot builds can either do a one step pour (mono) or a two-step pour. TBH will usually do a monolithic pour and will cover the cost of the pump truck. That is a cost that the competition charges back to owners.
Pumping in the concrete
Pumping the concrete
Setting forms. This foundation required a 36'' foundation for duct work on the HVAC package
This is a footing for a pony wall
This was a 40 meter boom that was needed to reach the farthest part of the foundation
Backfilling the garage
4. Backfill drainage
Backfilling the garage
Owners should have the excavator mark where the water is to come into the home from the meter or well on the foundation for plumbers.
Have your excavator mark on the foundation wall the sewer location.
It's very important to mark in the garage where the excavators will backfill. The excavator should have knowledge of this.
Some on your lot homes may want to do down spouts drainage.
This home has been backfilled with site provided dirt. Costs vary. Lumber is dropped. The framers would appreciate having the lumber dropped as close as possible to the home site.
Lumber is dropped. The framers would appreciate having the lumber dropped as close as possible to home site.
On-your-lot homes typically have two lumber drops. First the floor, then the walls and roofing.
Visqueen applied by framers. This aids in moisture reduction underneath the home.
A bead of glue is placed before the floor sheathing goes into place. This helps prevents future squeaks.
As an on your lot builder, we use the latest in building materials. Being an affordable builder should not mean cutting corners.
Being an affordable builder should not mean cutting corners.
If a deck or concrete contractor can check the project out before siding goes up, they can indicate where flashing or cedar needs to go.
Don’t be surprised to see engineering packets nailed to a wall; they should not be removed until the framing inspection has been completed.
Ring shank nails are used for nailing off the flooring in the home. They add more grip to the nail and sheeting.
This house came with a 6/12 roof. The framers will sometimes mark where sheer is for the inspector.
TBH sells fireplaces as an upgrade. If owners choose to have a fireplace on an entire wall without direct venting options, the cost will be more. If the fireplace is installed on an exterior wall, costs are kept to a minimum.
With the ring shank nail most of the floor squeaks can be eliminated.
As an affordable on-your-lot builder, TBH uses regular lumber packages - nothing odd or cheap.
After interior walls are complete, trusses are delivered along with the roof package
As the affordable on-your-lot builder, TBH truss packages are pre-engineered.
Building on-your-lot may give owners more walk in equity. Several families that have in excess of $100,000 of walk-in equity - a great way to jump-start your savings account!
Rolling out the trusses.
As an affordable home builder, TBH still offers double sinks in the master bedroom.
As an on-your-lot builder, TBH prefers to use the latest in plumbing advances such as PEX tubing.
Roughing in for washer and dryer
The plumbers set the tubs and showers. After they are installed, owners should consider masking them off with plastic to keep them clean.
This is a TBH 4 foot shower insert. Most homes come standard with a 5-piece bathroom.
Next, roofing. TBH still puts a 30-year roof on as a standard feature. TBH uses a ridge vent system that costs more than other on-your-lot builders’ use; it assists in circulating air in the attic.
The home now has roof and windows in place. Just over one month into the construction!
The roof has been sheeted and is now ready for the shingles.
This home owner upgraded to an energy efficient Tran system. Towards the end of construction, the pump is set. During construction the air handler is installed for maintaining heat.
Milgard windows are professional installed by Milgard.
The new home now has roof and windows in place just over one month into the construction process!
Window stickers must be left in place until the home has been inspected. The inspectors reference the U-Value.
This customer went with Hardie 50-year lap siding. Each TBH home comes standard with vinyl siding which carries a lifetime warranty. TBH also offers Hardie’s less expensive 25-year warranty product, Cemplank. Ask how to obtain concrete lap siding at a more competitive price.
TBH installers take every precaution to prevent your home from leaking. Caulking also meets warranty related standards associated with the siding package.
TBH’s siding company goes to great lengths to make sure windows do not leak. Most on-your-lot builders get cheap in this area.
This home got upgraded simulated shake siding. If other companies are having framers side the homes, you might have improperly installed siding. TBH uses only certified siding installers.
This beautiful trim upgrade complements the siding.
As an on-your-lot builder TBH electrical contractors use only the highest quality products.
As an on your lot builder, we strive to give you the bells and whistles you want in a new home.
In house stereo wiring is one of many electrical upgrade options that TBH offers.
Installing speaker wires and mounts at framing will save time, money and frustration.
Next comes the electrical work rough in.
The TBH electrical team can install an alarm system much more economically during framing.
TBH electricians can install the latest in HD wiring.
TBH offers can lighting as a standard in the kitchen and as an upgrade in other parts of the home.
The ‘Owner Items' include coordinating the sewer and water hook-up. The connection to permanent power should be worked very conscientiously (one month lead), since it is the primary reason for delays.
Caulking and sealing prevents drafts that can occur when pressure outside the house is greater than inside the house.
Having an air-tight home can save money in heating and cooling expenses.
This is the caulk and seal stage. Caulk is white and seal is orange. These are both required by cities and counties.
When the siding is up, the home owner should arrange for the painting. The owner may elect to use TBH to coordinate painting.
Having a colored gutter can dress up the exterior of the home nicely. Unlike other on-your-lot builders, TBH does not charge for a different color choice on gutters.
Now that the paint is complete and the gutters are on, the sheetrock will follow. Permanent power should be connected; without heat, the project cannot be sheetrocked. Some have used propane or kerosene heaters for this, however, kerosene can leave a film on the inside of the walls that makes painting especially challenging.
Soon after painting is complete, it is recommended that the home address is affixed to the house.
This home owner used scraped OSB in front of the home to keep dirt traffic down - an excellent idea for other home owners.
True Built Home does a 4" white board trim around the windows.
True Built Home includes 5" gutter and downspouts, standard. However, the homeowner, not True Built, is responsible for tying in the gutter to your storm or on-site drainage.
True Built Home includes light blocks and 4" white board trim around windows and doors.
After the floor hardens the TBH concrete contractor will spray a seal coat on top to protect the finish.
Next comes to the garage floor. True Built Home provides on average of eight yards of concrete per garage floor at a depth of four inches.
The TBH concrete contractor will mark four inches from grade for the slab.
To ensure not to use more concrete than allowed, owners are responsible to ensure that the backfill in the garage is completed properly.
As an on-your-site builder, TBH insulation packages include R21 walls, R30 Floors, R38 ceilings.
Interior wall insulation is not included in TBH base plans, although some clients elect to have powder rooms, media rooms and master bedrooms insulated.
The greater the R-value, the greater the insulation.
Voids around windows and doors are filled with foam insulation.
All garage doors come white but they are paintable.
Garage doors are next. This is the upgraded, 8 foot, fully insulated door.
TBH homes come standard with the garage door opener. Brands vary from branch to branch.
At anytime after the siding has been completed, owners may work with the TBH Project Manager to install owner-responsibility items like steps, decks, or patios. Costs should be calculated carefully; this set of stairs was about $500.
After the rock is hung, the tape and mud are applied. The heat must be on at 70 degrees with windows slightly open.
Having the heat on ensures that proper drying process occurs.
Leaving the windows partly open and the heat at 70 degrees allows the home to dry out, which is very important.
TBH sheetrock contractors screw the sheetrock in place. Some nail it, but that type of cheaper work can allow cracks to occur.
Sheetrockers take about 10-12 days to accomplish.
Drying the house out completely is imperative. This is one of the slower phases of construction.
Things really start cooking once the sheet rock is finished. After the sheetrock is in, the attic insulation will be blow in.
This client ordered the 6x2 skylight. It appears as three, but it is just one skylight.
True Built Home has the contractor use “shiny-90,” i.e. flexible angled metal to avoid needless cracking at the corners.
TBH offers beautiful cabinets, hardware and plumbing fixtures, doors, trim, vinyl, quality underlayment and carpets.
The owner should ensure that the microwave and dishwasher are on-site.
TBH finishes the outside at the same time as the inside.
There are a variety of options for solid surfaces throughout the home.
This TBH customer went with the standard door and trim package but upgraded to the lever black handles. The TBH standard are satin nickel finish with either round or levers.
Beautiful finishes make beautiful homes.
TBH offers a deep sink upgrade in stainless or white.
Double sinks are a standard feature for most plans in both primary and master bathrooms!
Voted by JD Powers for highest customer satisfaction on plumbing fixtures, we feature Moen products as a standard feature throughout kitchen and bathrooms.
As an on-your-lot builder, the owner is primarily responsible for general clean-up.
By adding tape, owner-application of tapes can cut down on needless wear and tear during construction.
Keeping the home clean is the owner’s responsibility and contributes toward your walk-in equity.
True Built Home recommends taping thresholds on sliders and door-ways; just regular old duct tape works great.
Vaulted ceilings and kitchens with open designs are great for entertaining.
Look at the beautiful new home you have to enjoy and show off to friends and family!
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