10-Stage Construction Process

Stage 0Home is released to the fieldPerimeter foundation forms are placedUnderground plumbing pipes are placedEarth under home is treated for termitesReinforcing steel is placed for foundationSlab is ready to be poured

Stage 1 - SlabThe slab is pouredReinforcing steel ties the block walls to the slab every four feetControl joints are cut into slab to help control crackingSlab is typically 4 inches thick and footers are anywhere from 12 to 18 inches thick

Stage 1 - BlockBlock is erectedBeam is poured with concrete to tie in all blockTie down straps are placed in the beams to hold trusses

Stage 1 - RoofTrusses are erected and metal strapping secures the trusses from uplift pressuresPlywood is placed on trussesTrusses are reinforced from the inside with lateral bracing

Stage 1 - Quality Construction

Stage 1 - Quality Construction

Stage 1 - Quality Construction

Stage 2 Interior FramingAt a stage 2 the interior framing beginsTypically, WCI uses metal studs to ensure high-quality, straight walls

Stage 2 - WindowsWindows are installed with screws that sink into the block wallTo seal the windows, a urethane sealant is applied between window and block

Stage 2The homes roof structure is completeAll the hurricane strapping is in placeThe interior framing has begunWindows and doors are placed in the home

Stage 3The electrical wiring is placed in the wallsThe plumbing is placed in the wallsThe HVAC system ducts are placed in the atticTypically, construction managers call these rough-insAll the windows and doors are in the homeDepending on the hurricane wind zone, impact glass or shutters are used

Stage 4 - InsideAt this crucial stage, the home passes the framing inspection The electric, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins are completeThe home is ready for the insulation and drywall

Stage 4 - OutsideFinish is applied to the exterior wallsRoof is hot mopped (completely waterproof)Roof tile is placed on the roof

Stage 5 - InsideAll the drywall is completeThe drywall has been texturedThe home is clean

Stage 5 - OutsideThe roof tile is completeThe exterior painting process beginsThe driveway and walkways are placed

Stage 6The interior trim is placedThe cabinets are being installedThe garage door is installedHurricane codes require that the garage doors withstand wind speeds from 110 to 160 mph depending on your wind zoneThe floor tile is installedThe hurricane shutters are installed and inspected

Stage 7 Garage DoorsThe garage doors are installed after the home is paintedThe horizontal bracing is specifically designed to reduce the impact of hurricane-force winds

Stage 7 - InsideAll the counter tops are installedInterior paint is completeFloor tile is completeBathroom wall tile is completeThe electrical, HVAC, and plumbing trim out begins

Stage 7 - OutsideExterior paint is completeThe exterior is graded and is prepared for landscaping

Stage 8 - InsideThe plumbing trim is completeThe electrical trim is completeThe HVAC system and trim is completeMinor cosmetic items are corrected

Stage 8 - OutsideLandscaping is completeExterior paint is touched upCleaning process begins

Stage 9Appliances are installedCarpet is installedThe home has powerThe final building inspection has been performedThe home is cleanedThe home is ready for the customerThe homeowner orientation is performed

Stage 10The home is completeThis means all items on the customers orientation list are completed and the home is under warranty