New Home Construction

[fordmantpw]

That's what it looked like, very nice layout.

Thanks! We debated quite a bit on whether to excavate under the upstairs garage or not, but after talking with the builder, the additional cost wasn't that much, so we went ahead with it for the extra space. I'm glad we did.

 

[fordmantpw]

Most of the exterior walls are up.



And the view from our sun room:

 

[dave1949]

That's good progress.

I like it better when window headers are built as boxes filled with insulating foam. That brings the inside surface of the header flush with the wall studs and makes a solid backing for mounting curtain rod holders.

Now is a good time to make sure you have blocking between the studs for towel racks, tp roll holders, medicine cabinets, any heavy things you know will be mounted on a wall, and the like.

 

[fordmantpw]

I'm not sure why they did the header this way as that's not how I'm used to seeing it. Maybe they are going to add the foam and then another header inside? I will have to check with them as that's a good point.

Thanks for the tip on the blocking for stuff mounted on the walls. Will definitely make sure to get that in as I hadn't thought of that.

 

[dave1949]

Stuff flopping around on loose drywall anchors is a pet peeve of mine. :laughing: A lot of interior stuff is not made for easy mounting on 16" centers; one of life's mysteries.

If you consult with the curtain boss for locations, it would still be easy to put in blocking for rod holders.

 

[EddieWalker]

All you need is two boards to create a header. With 2x4 construction a half inch piece of plywood is put between them for additional strength, but also to bring it out flush with the wall. With 2x6 walls, you still only need those two boards for the header, but usually you add another board and another piece of half inch plywood to bring it out flush. It's not wrong, it's just odd looking in your pics.

Eddie

 

[Scooter78]

Don't forget to add blocking around windows for any future curtain rods as well. Did that in all my houses makes it really easy to hang them. Like was already said I hate dealing with dry wall anchors.

 

[joemd11]

Will the upper garage have any floor drains? Sorry if this is a dumb question as I am not at all versed in construction. I want a garage but don't have much level property to build on. A garage with a suspended floor might be the only option for me. I am enjoying your thread!

 

[TomSeller]

It looks like it is moving right along. Nice view from the window.

 

[fordmantpw]

All you need is two boards to create a header. With 2x4 construction a half inch piece of plywood is put between them for additional strength, but also to bring it out flush with the wall. With 2x6 walls, you still only need those two boards for the header, but usually you add another board and another piece of half inch plywood to bring it out flush. It's not wrong, it's just odd looking in your pics.

Eddie

Yeah, I'm not sure what's up with the headers. I know these guys are VERY particular, so I'm guessing they just aren't finished yet. I'm going to ask them on Tuesday.

Don't forget to add blocking around windows for any future curtain rods as well. Did that in all my houses makes it really easy to hang them. Like was already said I hate dealing with dry wall anchors.

Good call! After the note on the tp holders and such, we are thinking about everywhere we want those things and will get them in where we want them.

Will the upper garage have any floor drains? Sorry if this is a dumb question as I am not at all versed in construction. I want a garage but don't have much level property to build on. A garage with a suspended floor might be the only option for me. I am enjoying your thread!

Not a dumb question at all. Yes, the upper garage has a floor drain in the center. Some contractors just drain the floor toward the door, but it doesn't come out as good as sloping to a center drain, and sloping it toward the door usually leaves puddles in certain areas. After it was poured, I gave the contractor a hard time saying the floor wasn't level. Standing on the ground on the side of the house, the garage was right at eye level and you could see the slope toward the drain.

It looks like it is moving right along. Nice view from the window.

Thanks! My office (I work from home) will be right below that. It will make it hard to get work done with my desk facing the window!