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and weatherstripped and provided with a closure. Ensure that the ventilation system for the house is isolated from the garage to prevent fumes from entering the living space. Even heated garages are considered by the building code to be unconditioned spaces (when the garage door is open) and therefore any wall or ceiling that separates the garage from living space must be insulated. See Chapter 27 for more information.
to the introduction of panel products such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum board; factory-built components, such as roof trusses, wood I-joists, windows and cabinets; and improved power tools.
Due to the wide variety of house styles and sizes, house construction may differ, but certain basic principles apply. The description of the house construction process in this book is based on common wood-frame house construction techniques for a typical one-, two- or three-storey house. Special features such as sunrooms or swimming pools are not included in this description.
Construction time depends on many factors, especially the size and complexity of the house. For average-sized houses, about 16 weeks are required from start to finish. For more complex houses, 18 or more weeks may be needed. This does not account for delays due to inclement weather, inspections, material shortages, custom-ordered items or the scarcity of tradespersons during busy construction periods. Prior to construction, delays may be incurred while obtaining financing and a building permit. While late spring, summer and early fall are the best times for construction in Canada, year-round activity is possible if precautions are taken to protect materials.
Canadian wood-frame house construction continues to evolve. The time required for construction has decreased due in large part
There are a number of stages in constructing a house that must be properly planned, coordinated and executed (Figure 4).
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
4
Sample single house construction schedule Stage of construction Minimum of 16 weeks for a average house Drawings, Financing and Permits* Layout of Building Excavation and Footings Foundations and Drainage Framing and Backfill (includes roofing and flashing) Doors and Windows Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Rough-In Insulation, Air and Vapour Barriers Building Exterior Finishes closed, Interior Finishes secure Paint, Cabinets and Fixtures Landscaping * Drawings, financing and permits as well as any other aspects of the pre-construction stage will have a variable duration depending on site and house characteristics.
to the introduction of panel products such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum board; factory-built components, such as roof trusses, wood I-joists, windows and cabinets; and improved power tools.
Due to the wide variety of house styles and sizes, house construction may differ, but certain basic principles apply. The description of the house construction process in this book is based on common wood-frame house construction techniques for a typical one-, two- or three-storey house. Special features such as sunrooms or swimming pools are not included in this description.
Construction time depends on many factors, especially the size and complexity of the house. For average-sized houses, about 16 weeks are required from start to finish. For more complex houses, 18 or more weeks may be needed. This does not account for delays due to inclement weather, inspections, material shortages, custom-ordered items or the scarcity of tradespersons during busy construction periods. Prior to construction, delays may be incurred while obtaining financing and a building permit. While late spring, summer and early fall are the best times for construction in Canada, year-round activity is possible if precautions are taken to protect materials.
Canadian wood-frame house construction continues to evolve. The time required for construction has decreased due in large part
There are a number of stages in constructing a house that must be properly planned, coordinated and executed (Figure 4).
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
4
Sample single house construction schedule Stage of construction Minimum of 16 weeks for a average house Drawings, Financing and Permits* Layout of Building Excavation and Footings Foundations and Drainage Framing and Backfill (includes roofing and flashing) Doors and Windows Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Rough-In Insulation, Air and Vapour Barriers Building Exterior Finishes closed, Interior Finishes secure Paint, Cabinets and Fixtures Landscaping * Drawings, financing and permits as well as any other aspects of the pre-construction stage will have a variable duration depending on site and house characteristics.
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