Your Home Under Construction

Whether this is your first time building a new home or not, the construction process can get a bit confusing. Landon Homes wants to make this easier! Use this page to help guide and familiarize yourself with the construction process. We take your home from dirt to move-in ready in 11 steps.

Under Construction

Steps to Construction

Stage 0: Lot Released

Pre-Construction
Moisture Preparation
Lot Preparation
Set Forms
Form Sand
Plumbing Grounds
Foundation Make-up
Cable Installations
In Slab Electric Rough
Float Forms

Stage 1: Slab Poured

City and Engineering
Pre-Pour Slab Inspection
Pour Slab
Strip Foundation
Foundation Rough Grade

Stage 2: Frame

Stress Foundation Cables
Frame
Nailing Guidelines
Rafter Span Charts
HVAC Chase Construction
Lightweight Concrete Balconies
Fireplace Installation

Stage 3: Plumbing & Windows

Plumbing Top Out
Approved use of Joist Space
Unapproved use of Joist Space
Gas Top Out
Sheathing
Cornice
Flashing Detail
Securing Homes
Decking
Shingles

Stage 4: Elevation/HVAC/Rough

HVAC Rough
Approved use of Joist Space
Unapproved use of Joist Space
Electric Rough
Structured Wire Rough
Security Rough
Electrical Underground
Polyseal and Baffles
Exterior Clean I
City Inspections
Insulation

Stage 5: Sheetrock

Start Brick
Sheetrock Hang
Hardibacker Wall Finish
Exterior Clean II

Stage 6: Interior Trim

Garage Doors
Brick/Stucco Complete
Flatwork Pour
Exterior Clean III
First Trim and Stairs
Cabinets
Paint- Wall out and Enamel

Stage 7: Kitchen Tops/Brick

Flatwork
Prime House Paint 1
Countertops
Counter Flashing
Ceramic Tile

Stage 8: Electric & Plumbing Final

HVAC Trim
Plumbing Trim
Electric Trim
Structured Wire Trim
Security Trim
Paint – Top Coat
Gutters
Fireplace Front
Garage Door Opener
Final Clean
Final Grade
Fences
Irrigation System
Sub Surface Drains
Shrubs/Trees
Mirrors & Shower Doors

Stage 9: Flooring

Weather-strip
Vinyl
Paint
Trim II and Lockout
HVAC Startup
Wood Floors
Pre-Carpet Check list
Exterior Clean IV
Carpet
Final Clean Pre-Orientation

Stage 10: Home Finished

Exterior Clean V
Paint
Quality Assurance Acceptance
Certificate of Quality Assurance
Final Clean Post Orientation

Under Construction

Energy Efficiency

2”x 6” High Performance Advanced Wall Construction*
Structural Insulative Sheathing* (for bracing per Engineering Specifications)
R-22 Exterior Wall Insulation System*
Insulated Corners and Headers*
R-45 Blown Fiberglass Ceiling Insulation in Attic
LP TechShield® Radiant Heat Barrier*
Vinyl Windows with LoĒ³-366™ Tinted Glass
Fortiflash® Waterproof Membrane (around windows and doors)
16 SEER Lennox® Air Conditioning System
80% AFUE Gas Furnace*
MERV Filters for HVAC System
ENERGY STAR Programmable Thermostat
Rheem® Tankless Water Heater*
High Performance MOEN® Faucets
LED Ceiling Disk Lighting (per plan)
R3 Exterior Foam Sheathing* (with joints finished with DOW® Weathermate Tape™)
Meets or Exceeds the ERI (Energy Rating Index set by International Building Code)
Independent Consultant Inspections on Every Home*

*Specified features may not be available in all communities, please speak with the on-site sales manager for full details.

Under Construction

Your Home Under Construction

Under Construction

Steps to Construction

Stage 0: Lot Released

Stage 1: Slab Poured

Stage 2: Frame

Stage 3: Plumbing & Windows

Stage 4: Elevation/HVAC/Rough

Stage 5: Sheetrock

Stage 6: Interior Trim

Stage 7: Kitchen Tops/Brick

Stage 8: Electric & Plumbing Final

Stage 9: Flooring

Stage 10: Home Finished

Under Construction

Energy Efficiency

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