We use stone to backfill any area where settling of dirt is a concern.

The first step in framing the home is to construct the first floor deck. Here a worker applies glue for the floor sheeting. The manufacturer of the 3/4 inch OSB flooring has created a tongue in the OSB that will accept a groove. This system creates a rigid floor system.

The next step is to nail down the sub-floor.

Walls are then laid out with individual studs placed where they need to be nailed to the plates. Prescott Homes uses only finger-jointed studs that will not warp or split like conventional studs.

Nailing wall together

Areas that will be inaccessible for insulating must be insulated now. Here we place fiberglass insulation into a “backer”. All sub-sheeting insulation and headers are installed prior to standing up the wall (all walls are framed on 16-inch centers for maximum strength.)

The framers determine where to pre-drill the plates for the home and then bolt the wall down to the foundation. Prescott Homes uses this technique in all of our homes including slab homes, garage walls and the plates which are attached to the basement deck.

To give the home more strength we use full 3/4 inch OSB in the corners of the home.

So many small details go into a well built home. Between each rafter a small “H” clip joins the seams of the roof sheeting. Other exclusive features such as our insulated headers are also incorporated into every Prescott Home. We also use full 1/2 inch OSB. 7/16 inch OSB can sometimes lead to “waves” in the roof.

FACT! The rating for the 1/2” OSB & 7/16” OSB tells the story. 7/16” OSB is rated at 40 pounds per square foot 1/2” OSB is rated at 70 pounds per square foot – Quite a difference!!!

Insulated Header	"H" Clip

After framing the mechanical systems of the home are installed. Here the electrician drills for running wires. The heating and cooling systems are central to the homes comfort. Not only do we feature American Standard equipment, but we also install a media air cleaner for better indoor air quality. (See “How We Build Better” for more information.) Here a worker puts the final touches on the graduated trunk line in the basement. The trunk line “graduates” down in size to ensure even airflow throughout the home.

Recall when we poured the basement wall we first installed a sleeve. At this point the plumber hooks all of the drain lines to this sleeve. From this point the waste travels out to the sanitary sewer line.

When you view a home in the mechanical stage it becomes apparent how much activity there is behind the walls. As you live in your home, you then realize how well they all work in harmony.

The mechanical stage

The first step in insulating our homes is to foam around the outlets, windows and any area that might allow air infiltration. Once all of the sidewall insulation is installed, a vapor barrier is placed over the insulation.

The ceiling insulation will be blown in after the drywall is complete. The areas of the ceiling where insulation cannot be blown in, such as vaulted areas require bats of insulation.

Notice the white waffle boards. This is installed to allow air to transfer between the insulation and roof to avoid condensation on the ceiling.

Installing the drywall begins after all inspections have been completed and the insulation is installed. As you might expect many items need to be cut out of the drywall. A router is used to cut out this plug.

Rounded corners are an Prescott Homes trademark. Learn more about Prescott Home's amazing process in creating rounded corners. (Please note, you'll need the free Macromedia Flash player to view these files.)

After painting the walls and pre-staining the trim our trim carpenter arrives to install our exclusive fluted trim, shelves, flush birch doors, baseboard and all other trim items.

A simple task of joining two pieces of base in an inside corner is quite a process. (Please note, you'll need the free Macromedia Flash player to view these files.)