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Typical Construction Schedule
It takes approximately 3 months
to complete a house from the foundation up. During these three
months different groups of volunteers will work both inside and
outside on various tasks. Here is a breakdown of a typical
construction schedule for a house built in Horry County.
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Pre-Build
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Clear lot, fill, grade, compact dirt. Site
house, form up, pour slab |
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Beginning Blessing Ceremony
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| Day 1 |
Frame walls, headers, grading |
15-20 Volunteers |
| Day 2 |
Frame walls, headers |
15-20 |
| Day 3 |
Frame walls, headers |
15-20 |
| Day 4 |
Frame walls, headers |
15-20 |
| Day 5 |
Frame walls, headers |
15-20 |
| Day 6 |
Set trusses, install hurricane straps |
15-20 |
| Day 7 |
Sheath roof and walls |
15-20 |
| Day 8 |
Sheath roof and walls |
15-20 |
| Day 9 |
Sheath roof and walls |
15-20 |
| Day 10 |
Felt roof, shingles |
15 |
| Day 11 |
Shingles, flashing |
15 |
| Day 12 |
Shingles, flashing |
15 |
| Day 13 |
Shingles, flashing |
15 |
| Day 14 |
Set doors, windows, locks |
15 |
| Day 15 |
Siding |
15 |
| Day 16 |
Siding |
15 |
Day 17
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Siding |
15 |
Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical,
Insulation, Exterior wrapping completed by subcontractors
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| Day 18 |
Sheetrock ceilings |
10 |
| Day 19 |
Sheetrock walls |
10 |
Day 20
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Sheetrock walls |
10 |
Drywall mudding and taping
(subcontractors)
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| Day 21 |
Install interior doors, trim |
8-10 |
| Day 22 |
Fill nail holes, prime, begin painting |
10 |
| Day 23 |
Paint, install closet shelving |
12 |
Mechanicals (subcontractors)
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Day 24
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Install kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and
towel bars |
8 |
Final plumbing and electrical
fixtures installed (subcontractors)
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Day 25
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Landscaping, blinds, house numbers, and
appliances installed |
10 |
Install carpet and tile
(subcontractors)
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Certificate of Occupancy issued
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| Dedication Ceremony |
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