Timeline


The LeBlanc’s Building Timeline

Planned
Start
Actual
Start
Event
Description
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07/22/12
Lot Hold
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07/22/12
Contract Signed
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07/26/12
Loan Application
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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.
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9/28/2012
Waterproofing
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10/1/2012
Basement slab poured
09/19/12
09/19/12
Lumber Delivery
(The lumber was delivered early; Ryan homes is eager!)
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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.
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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.
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Insulation
(Week 7)
Insulation is installed in walls and attic, with an insulating ability, or "R-factor" appropriate to the local climate
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10/11/2012
Guardian Walkthrough
10/23/2012
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Pre-Drywall Meeting
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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.
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Siding & Shutters
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Mortgage rate lock-in
10/31/2012
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Ceramic/Resilient Flooring
(Week 9)
Your choice of ceramic tile or vinyl flooring is installed
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Trim (incl. cabs & doors) (Week 9)
A trim carpenter installs doors, cabinets, and molding.
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Finishing & Paint (first coat)
(Week 10)
After pointing up trim and drywall, interior surfaces are painted ("second paint").
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Granite installed
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Tile (showers and floors)
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Trades
(Week 11)
Electrical and plumbing professionals install plugs, light fixtures, faucets, commodes, and appliances. Systems are checked and started.
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Carpet/Wood Flooring (Week 12)
Carpet and hardwood flooring are installed according to the specifications. The home is then thoroughly cleaned
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Final Walkthrough
11/29/12
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Closing

1 comment:

  1. You're on the same timeline as we are. We had our Pre-con mtg the same day as you and broke ground the same day. We have had tile installed this week and are scheduled to close on Dec. 6

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