Every home built by Commodore Homes of Virginia is built inside a controlled environment. Our employees are skilled crafts people, building homes by hand and with powerful, sophisticated tools. Our main components are assembled on specialized jigs, ensuring quality and precision. We use quality, graded lumber, and name-brand appliances, flooring, and other amenities.
Our transverse floor systems are built on specialized jigs, using graded 2 X 6", 2 X 8", or 2 X 10" floor joists, with engineered truss joists an option. Code-approved plumbing and UL-listed copper wire are run through the floor. Insulation is applied if required in the floor, and then floor decking is both glued and mechanically fastened to create a solid, quiet floor.
All exterior walls use 2 X 6" studs on 16" centers, except the Rockbridge Ranch and Cape Models which are 24" on center but also have a heavier floor decking. The walls are constructed on jigs, insulation installed in all cavities, and drywall is attached with special adhesives and mechanical fasteners. Exterior walls are finished with OSB before siding is applied.
Our interior walls use 2 X 4" studs, placed on 16" centers, except the Rockbridge Ranch and Cape models which are 24" on center. All of our homes are drywall homes. Drywall is attached with adhesives and mechanical fasteners. All drywall is then mudded and sanded multiple times for a smooth finish, after which two coats of primer are applied.
Engineered trusses are mounted to a jig for precise placement. Ceiling drywall is attached using special adhesives, eliminating the need for nails while providing even greater stability. The ceiling you selected (cathedral to 9' flat, depending on the model) is primed and finished (stipple only). The entire roof system is attached to the home, fastened to every interior and exterior wall. A blanket of insulation is blown in, decking is fastened to the trusses, and soffit ventilation is completed. Finally, shingle underlayment, sealants, and shingles are installed.
Kitchen and bath plumbing is completed as much as possible, ready for site hook-up and finishing. Electrical work is also completed as much as possible, typically with the electrical panel box ready for site hook-up. Heat and return air systems are finished. All electric, water lines, and drain systems are tested and inspected again.
A strong, well-built house is now just about structurally complete. We turn it into your home with a stunning breadth of options you'll choose, including:
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