To begin building first the lot is surveyed. The corners of the home are marked by surveyor's stakes. Offset stakes, which are about two feet out from the surveyor's stakes, also are placed. The excavator will dig at the offset stakes, creating a slightly larger hole than the foundation actually will occupy. The extra room enables crews to work on the exterior of the foundation walls.
Concrete footings have to then be formed and poured at the base of excavation. The footings are larger than the foundation wall and help spread and support the load of the house. Most footings are a minimum of 18 inches and are required to be poured on either undisturbed soil or compacted soil.
Prior to finishing the concrete basement plumbing and drainage services must be installed. Typically they are dug under the footing but in some cases sleeves are used for protection of the services. In areas where radon is a problem a soil gas mitigation system may also be installed.
Prior to back filling the foundation a drainage system is installed along the footing. This system consists of black perforated pipe which is buried in a bed of gravel and terminated in a sump pit in the basement area of the home. This drain collects any water along foundation and drains into sump which then pumps water away from home.
Foundation walls are constructed by pouring concrete between sets of form work. Once the concrete gains its full strength, the form work is removed. Foundation wall thickness is determined by a structural engineer who considers the height of the wall and the load it has to bear. (Structural load is the force or combination of forces of gravity, wind, and earth that acts upon the structural system of a home). Wall thickness varies from home to home, and even within a home.
Framing, in construction known as light-frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a roof comprising horizontal ceiling joists and sloping rafters or manufactured pre-fabricated roof trusses-all of which are covered by various sheathing materials to give weather resistance.
EIFS (exterior insulated finish system) have become very popular on upscale homes in Ontario Canada. A basic EIFS includes only the insulation and EIFS materials (coatings, adhesives, etc.). Other types of EIFS may also include plastic edge trim, water-resistive barriers, a drainage cavity, and other accessories. The technical definition of "an EIFS" does not include wall framing, sheathing, flashings, caulking, water barriers, windows, doors, and other wall components. However, as of recently, architects have begun specifying flashings, sealants, and wiring fasteners (such as Viperstrap) as being a part of the EIFS scope of work, essentially requiring EIFS contractors to carry out that work as well.
The Barrie Home Inspector is proficient in inspecting and identifying problems with all exterior facets of home building and with over 4,000 inspections has the knowledge and experience to ensure the home you buy will not bring un-wanted surprises.
Concrete footings have to then be formed and poured at the base of excavation. The footings are larger than the foundation wall and help spread and support the load of the house. Most footings are a minimum of 18 inches and are required to be poured on either undisturbed soil or compacted soil.
Prior to finishing the concrete basement plumbing and drainage services must be installed. Typically they are dug under the footing but in some cases sleeves are used for protection of the services. In areas where radon is a problem a soil gas mitigation system may also be installed.
Prior to back filling the foundation a drainage system is installed along the footing. This system consists of black perforated pipe which is buried in a bed of gravel and terminated in a sump pit in the basement area of the home. This drain collects any water along foundation and drains into sump which then pumps water away from home.
Foundation walls are constructed by pouring concrete between sets of form work. Once the concrete gains its full strength, the form work is removed. Foundation wall thickness is determined by a structural engineer who considers the height of the wall and the load it has to bear. (Structural load is the force or combination of forces of gravity, wind, and earth that acts upon the structural system of a home). Wall thickness varies from home to home, and even within a home.
Framing, in construction known as light-frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a roof comprising horizontal ceiling joists and sloping rafters or manufactured pre-fabricated roof trusses-all of which are covered by various sheathing materials to give weather resistance.
EIFS (exterior insulated finish system) have become very popular on upscale homes in Ontario Canada. A basic EIFS includes only the insulation and EIFS materials (coatings, adhesives, etc.). Other types of EIFS may also include plastic edge trim, water-resistive barriers, a drainage cavity, and other accessories. The technical definition of "an EIFS" does not include wall framing, sheathing, flashings, caulking, water barriers, windows, doors, and other wall components. However, as of recently, architects have begun specifying flashings, sealants, and wiring fasteners (such as Viperstrap) as being a part of the EIFS scope of work, essentially requiring EIFS contractors to carry out that work as well.
The Barrie Home Inspector is proficient in inspecting and identifying problems with all exterior facets of home building and with over 4,000 inspections has the knowledge and experience to ensure the home you buy will not bring un-wanted surprises.
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