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Process During this session we will review the actual work needed at every step, from site clearing through move-in.
1. Cut or grade entrance road or driveway 2. Clear building site and material storage area 3. Remove trees as needed 4. Remove topsoil and store for re-use 5. Dig basement excavation, haul or store dirt 6. Dig holes for septic tank and drain field 7. Install culverts as needed
1. Corner stakes for foundation often installed by the surveyor while making plot plan 2. Install batter boards and layout lines 3. Locate, stake and dig footings and piers pads 4. Arrange for footing inspection 5. Pour concrete for footings C. Termite Protection By Pest Extermination Company 1. Treat ground around foundation with poison D. Installation of Foundation by Concrete/Carpenter Contractor 1. Layout foundation 2. Install form for poured concrete foundation 3. Set concrete block for foundation 4. Install permanent wood foundation 5. Install waterproofing, parging or insulation board 6. Install drain tile around footings E. Backfill and Rough Grade By Excavation Contractor 1. Backfill around foundation 2. Rough grade slope for lawn 3. Trench for garage foundation, porch and deck piers F. Prepare For Delivery Of Log Package 1. Confirm exact delivery time with plant 2. Confirm payment due on delivery for materials 3. Confirm payment amount due for shipping 4. Arrange to have certified checks available 5. Prepare materials storage area, per instructions 6. Prepare access road, per instructions 7. Assemble equipment/manpower needed to unload logs G. Unloading And Storage Of Logs And Other Materials On Job Site 1. Unload materials, stack and store, per instructions 2. Check materials against shipping manifest 3. Record damage and shortages as instructed H. Use All Technical Assistance Provided By Log Home Producer 1. The construction manual 2. Video and slide presentations 3. On-site technical assistance 4. Telephone technical assistance 5. Other forms of assistance The Dry-In Phase: The following sequence of events is generally referred to as the “dry-in” phase of construction. It is the basic installation of the complete Tennessee Traditions Package and is usually handled by one contractor and crew. This phase of construction is thoroughly illustrated and discussed in the Tennessee Log Homes Construction Guide. I. Installation of Subfloor By Carpentry Contractor 1. Install termite shield 2. Install caulking and insulation 3. Layout and install sill plate, square and level 4. Install center post, girder, rim and floor joists 5. Install headers, trimmers and bridging 6. Install subflooring material 7. Note: nails and joist hangers (if needed) are not provided with the package. J. Installation of Porch and Deck floor systems by Carpentry Contractor 1. Installation of floor support posts – note: these are not included in the package since we cannot know the lengths needed. 2. Installation of doubled perimeter band 3. Installation of joists 4. Installation of decking 5. Note: nails and joist hangers (if needed) are not provided with the package. K. The first course of logs By Carpentry Contractor 1. Layout house by transferring floor plan to subfloor 2. Layout electrical plan on subfloor 3. Review plans, dimensions, materials before proceeding 4. Install starter strip, caulking, etc., per plan 5. Install first course of logs, per instructions 6. Make provision for electrical outlets in log walls L. Erecting Log Walls By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installation of insulation, caulking, foam gasket 2. Use of spline materials to prevent air infiltration 3. Installation of fastening devices 4. Bolts: lag screws, through bolts, rods 5. Adhesives 6. Installation of in-line splices in log walls 7. Installing logs between window and door openings while keeping window and door bucks square and plumb 8. Keeping corners plumb and true 9. Installation of headers, maintaining level window line 10. Leveling top course, preparing for second floor system M. Installation Of Second Floor Systems By Carpentry Contractor 1. Notching of wall logs to accommodate floor joists (if necessary) 2. Installation of center girders and support posts 3. Installation of floor joists 4. Installation of wiring for overhead lighting 5. Installation of 2x6 T&G Decking 6. Methods of accommodating settling 7. Note: nails are not provided with package N. Installation of Stairs to Second Floor By Carpentry Contractor 1. Cutting stringers 2. Use scrap framing for treads temporarily 3. Install finished treads near end of entire project 4. Note: nails are not provided with package O. Installation Of Gable Ends and Shed Dormer Walls By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installing solid log gable end and dormer walls, pre-cut and uncut 2. Installing framed and sheathed gable end and dormer walls 3. Frame for windows in exterior walls 4. Maintaining plumb walls at dormer and gable ends 5. Special bracing requirements 6. Installing rigid insulation board (or OSB) 7. Installing house wrap (not included in package) 8. Installing exterior siding 9. Note: nails are not provided with package P. Installation Of Premier Roof Systems By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installing rafters, ridges and support posts 2. Installation of continuous vent strip – not included in package 3. Installing 2x6 T&G Decking 4. Install wiring for overhead lighting 5. Install vapor barrier 6. Install perimeter solid blocking for insulation layer 7. Install insulation layer 8. Install roof sheathing layer 9. Install felt (ready for finished roofing) 10. Note: nails are not provided with package 11. Conventional roof systems a. Roof truss system i. Flat truss ii. Scissor truss iii. Attic truss b. Stick-built system c. Incorporating exposed collar ties into conventional systems d. Note: insulation and interior ceiling liner is not included in standard pricing. With conventional roof systems. Q. Installation of Premier Porch Roof Systems By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installing porch roof support posts and plates 2. Installation of porch rafters 3. Installation of wiring for overhead lighting 4. Installation of 2x6 T&G decking 5. Installation of felt paper (ready for finished roofing) 6. Note: nails are not provided with package 7. Conventional Porch Roof Systems are generally stick-built framing with ceiling joists for a flat ceiling. Soffit material for overhang areas (1x6 T&G) is included, but the ceiling material is not included in standard pricing. R. Installation of Porch Knee Wall 1. Install framing 2. Install continuous vent strip 3. Install siding 4. Note: nails and continuous vent strip are not included S. Installation of gable dormer walls 1. Installing framed and sheathed gable end and dormer walls 2. Frame for windows in exterior walls 3. Maintaining plumb walls at dormer and gable ends 4. Special bracing requirements 5. Installing rigid insulation board (or OSB) 6. Installing house wrap (not included in package) 7. Installing exterior siding 8. Note: nails are not provided with package T. Installation of roof fascia, trim and soffit material By Carpentry Contractor 1. Install 1x6 T&G soffit material with conventional roofs 2. Install fascia boards around entire perimeter of house and porch roof systems 3. Note: nails are not included with package U. Installation of Windows and Exterior Doors By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installation of window bucks 2. Method of attaching bucks to log walls for settling 3. Allowance over windows and doors for settling 4. Creating weather tight seal between buck and jamb 5. Caulking, insulating and flashing requirements 6. Installation of exterior trim 7. Note: nails, caulking and flashing are not included with package V. Installation of subfloor band siding By Carpentry Contractor W. Installation Of Interior Partitions By Carpentry Contractor 1. Connecting partition walls to exterior log walls 2. First floor studwalls should be floating 3. Plumbing walls 4. Framing for interior doors 5. Interior wall coverings not included in standard package This marks the completion of the Dry-in phase of construction. X. Installation Of Fireplaces And Chimneys By Masonry Contractor 1.Erection of brick and block work for fireplace 2.Installation of masonry or metal firebox 3.Installation of chimney cap, mantel, hearth Y. Installation Of Roofing-By-Roofing Contractor 1.Installation of roofing felt 2.Installation of flashing 3.Installation of roofing shingles Z. Installation Of Electrical Service By Electrical Contractor 1. Installation of electrical service in a log home differs very little from conventional construction. Where special installation is required this is generally explained in the construction manual. 2. Installation of temporary electric service panel 3. Installation of electrical wiring, outlet boxes, fixture boxes, switches, connectors, entrance panel, and circuit breakers 4. Installation of light fixtures 5. Hook up of appliances 6. Hook up of heating and air conditioning equipment 7. Installation of wiring for any special electrical equipment AA. Installation Of Plumbing System By Plumbing Contractor 1. Installation of the plumbing system in a log home differs very little from conventional construction. Where special installation is required this is generally explained in the construction manual. 2. Installation of main water supply line 3. Installation of main sewer line 4. Installation of water/drain pipes, vents, drains 5. Installation of fixtures, faucets 6. Installation of special equipment such as water softeners, sump pumps, pressure relief valves, etc. BB. Installation Of Heating And Air Conditioning Equipment By HVAC Contractor 1. Installation of HVAC equipment in a log home differs very little from conventional construction. Where special installation is required this is generally explained in the construction manual. 2. Installation of heating system 3. Installation of air conditioning equipment CC. Installation of Interior Walls And Ceilings By Drywall Contractor 1. Installation of gypsum wallboards 2. Installation of metal cornerbeads 3. Installation of joint compound and tape DD. Installation Of Exterior Finish And Trim By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installation of windows and doors, if required 2. Installation of fascia, frieze and rake boards 3. Installation of soffit and porch ceilings 4. Installation of porch post, if required 5. Installation of gable louvers, soffit vents 6. Installation of garage doors 7. Installation of shutters 8. Installation of any additional flashing 9. Installation of gable end siding, etc. EE. Installation Of Gutter, Downspouts, Splash Blocks By Sheet metal Contractor 1. Installation of gutters and downspouts 2. Installation of splash blocks FF. Installation Of Concrete Floors, Walks, Drives By Concrete Contractor 1. Installation of vapor/vegetation barrier 2. Installation of crushed stone base 3. Installation of reinforcing wire or rods 4. Installation of forms and screens 5. Installation of expansion joints GG. Installation Of Interior Finish And Trim By Carpentry Contractor 1. Installation of underlayment and flooring 2. Installation of interior doors and hardware 3. Installation of interior window/door trim 4. Installation of baseboard, base shoe 5. Installation of wall molding, chair rail 6. Installation of cabinets, counter tops 7. Installation of vanities, bars, soap dishes 8. Installation of closet shelves, poles 9. Installation of stair treads, railings, balusters 10. Installation of mirrors, medicine cabinets 11. Installation if tub and shower doors 12. Installation of drapery rods HH. Installation Of Painting, Wall Covering By Painting Contractor 1.Application of interior paint and wood finish 2.Application of exterior wood finish, preservative 3.Installation of wallpaper II. Installation Of Floor Covering By Floor Covering Contractor 1.Installation of hardwood flooring 2.Installation of resilient tile 3.Installation of carpeting and pad The Final Product: A “Modern” Log Home Sample Construction Schedule and Time-line 1. Week 1 Grading and excavating 2. Week 2 Install temporary utilities 3. Week 3 Install forms, pour footings and foundation 4. Week 4 Install sub floor and backfill 5. Week 5 Erect log walls 6. Week 6 Install interior wall partitions 7. Week 7 Install roof system 8. Week 8 Install rough plumbing 9. Week 9 Install rough electrical 10. Week 10 Install heating and air conditioning 11. Week 11 Interior walls, drywall, paneling, etc. 12. Week 12 Exterior finish, soffits, windows and doors 13. Week 13 Finish interior carpentry 14. Week 14 Install tile work 15. Week 15 Install cabinets 16. Week 16 Install concrete driveways and sidewalks 17. Week 17 Finish interior painting and all covering 18. Week 18 Finish electrical outlets and fixtures 19. Week 19 Finish plumbing, set fixtures, etc. 20. Week 20 Finish flooring, hardwood and carpet 21. Week 21 Final landscaping 22. Week 22 General cleanup 23. Week 23 Final inspection and move-in date Acknowledgements Log Home Living Seminar Workbook, © 1995, Log Home Living Seminars, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri. Tennessee Log Homes Construction Guide, © 1997, Tennessee Log Homes, Inc., Athens, Tennessee.
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