The Building Timeline
After the dig date, pouring your foundation is the first step in the Building Timeline.
On every Interra Home...regardless of soil conditions, we put exterior and interior stone and tile drainage and full basement peastone to prevent your basement from flooding. Underground plumbing is also done at this time, along with the installation of a sump crock, where your pump will be installed.
We keep energy efficiency in mind in every step of the Building Timeline...and it starts with framing.
We frame your home using an process that provides the best in structural integrity. Raised energy heel trusses are used for the roof to provide more room for insulation in the attic space. Each house is framed with exterior walls that are 19.2” on center…designed and engineered to provide maximum structural strength and optimum insulation.
Now it’s time to protect your home from nature’s elements.
We use a shingle that provides you with a 30 year warranty. Our windows are single-hung Energy Star North, providing an optimum “U” factor…giving you the best in energy efficiency throughout the life of your home.
(Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Cooling)
Your home is now starting the transformation from an empty shell to a functional home.
We perform a computer analysis of each home for optimum sizing and efficiency of mechanicals. Following your approved floor plan for switch, lighting and outlet locations, we also begin running all electrical throughout your home.
Now that all the work behind your future walls is done, it’s time to insulate your home. This is one of the most important steps in ensuring the comfort of your home for years to come.
We first use caulking and foam sealant in all air penetration areas. For your basement walls, we use an R-10 blanket. Ceilings are insulated using R-49 blown in cellulose. Finally, R-17 blown in cellulose is used on all of your home’s exterior walls.
This step on the Timeline can take up to two weeks. First the drywall is “hung”, then the finishing of the drywall (taping & mudding) takes place. The drywall will then take time to dry.
Now, the house really takes shape! It’s normal for rooms to feel a little smaller at this point, but don’t worry...all of your furniture will fill the space just right.
Here’s where your personal style starts to come through...
Whether you’ve selected standard trim, or upgraded to a more detailed trim element...we work with highly skilled trim carpenters in delivering this element that starts to make your interior come to life.
Whether it’s the kitchen or the powder room, the laundry or the master bath...this is the step where we bring in your selected cabinets.
Now it’s time for the exterior of your home to take on your style!
We trim doors and windows on the front of your home with a natural product. You’ve already selected from our extensive collection of siding colors and styles…and now is the time for you to see it come to life on your home.
Please note : The painting of your exterior trim may be delayed given certain weather conditions.
At this step, we use high-quality paint to color the walls of your home, taking us one step closer to making it yours!
Please be careful when visiting your home during this step! We want your walls to look beautiful when you move in.
From the front door to the back of each closet, this is the step where your hard-surface floors are carefully installed (no carpet yet). We’re also installing your countertops and completing tilework, including your backsplashes.
You’ve already selected your lights for your new home and you’ve waited long enough to see how they will look in your home.
This is the step in the Building Timeline where we install all of your lights, from pendants to chandeliers. We’re also installing plumbing features, including the toilets, faucets and sinks throughout the home.
(Closets, Mirrors, Shower Doors, Carpet, Appliances, Hardware, Final Front Door + Cleaning)
All the details are coming together and finishing touches are underway. Shelving gets installed in closets, appliances are installed, mirrors go up...right down to the final front door install.
Now your house is a home...and almost ready for you to move in...just a few more steps ahead...
Your home receives one final inspection before we receive a “certificate of occupancy” (CofO). All elements of the
home are carefully examined during this last inspection.
Once everything is signed off on, we receive the CofO and are able to schedule the date of your closing.
