BUILDING YOUR HOME
Following the framing, the builder will begin the "Mechanical Top Out." This includes:
Here, an ice and water shield is being installed. This is a rubberized water proof material that prevents the melting ice at the eave from leaking into the roof sheeting.
When the snow that has built up on the roof begins to melt during the warmer day-time temperatures, the resulting water runs down the sloped roof under the snow. When the water reaches the eave it will have a tendancy to freeze, build up, and create an ice cornice. This ice acts as a dam to cause additional run-off to weep up under the roofing material through a capilary action. The cornice usually forms at night when the temperature drops.
Without an "Ice and Water Shield" installed on the eave (up 2 feet minimum from the outside face of stud) the roof will eventually rot out at the eave. The ice and water shield is required by the building dept. when a house is above 5300 feet.
Adjoining sections of the roof are vunerable to water leakage unless flashing is installed.
Additional flashing protects these roof joints from water leakage.
The edge of the roof is protected by galvanized sheet metal. This is painted prior to installation of the tiles.
Painting the galvanized drip edge.
The roof is covered and ready for the tile.
While the roof preparation is underway, the windows are being installed. Proper window installation insures protection against water and air leaks.
One of the most important items to consider when installing windows in the newly framed opening of the home, is the proper type of flashing. The procedure starts with the application of a minimum twelve-inch wide felt based paper, on to the surround of the wall at the rough window opening. The felt paper is installed in a (counter flashed method), which means the bottom, or sill piece is installed first, the sides second, overlapping the bottom, then the top or header piece last. After the (sub flashing) is installed then the window frame is prepared for the opening. To prepare the window for the opening the first item done is to caulk the backside of the window flange with an exterior grade caulking. The window is then installed into the rough opening against the felt paper, creating a continuous seal around the frame. The final treatment required is to install a rubberized bituethane flashing material against the window flange, which overlaps the felt material.
The window opening has been prepared and the caulk applied.
Installing the rubberized bituethane flashing material against the window flange
The electricians are also at work. Prior to insulating and installing drywall, all electrical runs, as well as phone lines and security and sound wiring must be completed. The walls are a maze of all kinds of wire.
The plumbers are also hard at work. Note here the combination of plastic and cast iron pipe. The air vent on the right is plastic. However, the central pipe, a drain from the second story, is cast iron. Use of cast iron drains from the second story will virtually eliminate sound of water draining.
The fireplace is installed in the master bedroom suite. This unit is a "see-through" gas fired unit with a remote control. The jetted tub is on the bath side, next to the windows with a view of Reno. The other side faces the master bedroom.
The walls are lined with insulation.
Another view of the insulation in the walls.
The structure is wrapped with felt paper and lathe wire, now ready for stucco. The undercoat of "browncoat" will not be applied to the exterior until the drywall is installed on the interior walls. Drywallers might cause damage to the attached stucco.
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