Timeline

The LeBlanc’s Building Timeline

Planned Start	Actual Start	Event	Description
-----------	07/22/12	Lot Hold
-----------	07/22/12	Contract Signed
-----------	07/26/12	Loan Application
-----------	10/10/2012	Loan Approval
08/09/12	08/09/12	Guardian Appt.
08/17/12	08/17/12	Flooring & Tile Appt.
08/28/12	08/28/12	Selection Lock-in
08/29/12	08/29/12	Preparation: Layout/Stake-out
09/06/12	09/06/12	Pre-construction Mtg.
09/10/12	09/10/12	Break Ground (Week 1)	The site is excavated by large machines, with special attention to grading the land to promote proper drainage.
09/17/12	09/17/12	Footings Poured (Week 1)	The "footer" is the foundation's foundation, a concrete base below the frost line, upon which the foundation sits.
9/21/12	9/21/12	Foundation walls poured (Week 2-3)	Load-bearing walls of masonry or concrete create one of four types of foundations: full basement, knee-wall, crawl space, or slab. The foundation is inspected.
-----------	9/28/2012	Waterproofing
-----------	10/1/2012	Basement slab poured
09/19/12	09/19/12	Lumber Delivery	(The lumber was delivered early; Ryan homes is eager!)
-----------	10/1/2012	Framing  (Week4-5)	The floor, wall, and roof framing forms the "skeleton" of the home, using Ryan's state-of-the-art panelized construction that improves efficiency and precision while minimizing waste and the risk of error. After framing inspection, exterior finishes are applied.
-----------	10/8/2012	Mechanicals (Week 6-7)	The "heart and lungs" of the house are installed: the heating and cooling system, the plumbing lines, and the electrical system.
-----------	-----------	Insulation (Week 7)	Insulation is installed in walls and attic, with an insulating ability, or "R-factor" appropriate to the local climate
-----------	10/11/2012	Guardian Walkthrough
10/23/2012	-----------	Pre-Drywall Meeting
-----------	-----------	Drywall install (Week 7-8)	Interior walls and ceilings are finished with drywall (sometimes called "gypsum board"), then sanded, primed, and painted with a first coat.
-----------	-----------	Siding & Shutters
-----------	-----------	Mortgage rate lock-in
10/31/2012	---------	Ceramic/Resilient Flooring (Week 9)	Your choice of ceramic tile or vinyl flooring is installed
-----------	-----------	Trim (incl. cabs & doors) (Week 9)	A trim carpenter installs doors, cabinets, and molding.
-----------	-----------	Finishing & Paint (first coat) (Week 10)	After pointing up trim and drywall, interior surfaces are painted ("second paint").
-----------	-----------	Granite installed
-----------	-----------	Tile (showers and floors)
-----------	-----------	Trades (Week 11)	Electrical and plumbing professionals install plugs, light fixtures, faucets, commodes, and appliances. Systems are checked and started.
-----------	-----------	Carpet/Wood Flooring (Week 12)	Carpet and hardwood flooring are installed according to the specifications. The home is then thoroughly cleaned
-----------	-----------	Final Walkthrough
11/29/12	-----------	Closing