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Construction Process

Every home built by Manorwood 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.

Each phase of the construction process is monitored by Manorwood's quality assurance team to provide the highest level of workmanship. In addition, an independent third party inspection agency assures that each house is built in accordance with state approved codes.

Floors and Frames

Our transverse floor systems are built on specialized jigs, using graded 2 X 10" floor joists, with engineered truss joists as an option. Tongue and grooved OSB floor decking is both glued and mechanically fastened to create a solid, quiet floor.

Exterior Walls

All exterior walls use 2 X 6" studs on 16" centers. 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.

Interior Walls

All interior walls use graded 2 X 4" studs. Drywall is attached with adhesives and mechanical fasteners. The drywall finishing begins with special high strength corners, then three full coats of joint compound are applied for a smooth even finish. Finally a generous coverage of primer paint is sprayed and then rolled to create a uniform texture.

Roof and Ceiling

Proffessionally engineered trusses are precisly layed out on a specialized jig. Ceiling drywall is attached using special adhesives, eliminating the need for nails while providing even greater stability. The ceiling you selected is primed and finished. 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 architectural shingles are installed.

Mechanicals

Kitchen and bath fixtures are completed and ready for site hook-up. Electrical work is also completed as much as possible, typically with the electrical panel box ready for site hook-up. All electric, water lines, and drain systems are tested and inspected again to ensure all systems are functioning properly.

Quality Finishes

A strong, well-built house is now just about structurally complete. We turn it into your home with a stunning array of options you may choose from, including:

• wide range of high-quality exterior doors and vinyl siding
• broad selection of exterior colors, shutters, and designer lights
• flooring choices, including Congoleum® flooring, ceramic tile, durable laminates, and multiple carpet styles, grades and colors
• GE appliances to meet your specific cooking and laundry needs
• interior trim, molding, and door styles
• multiple cabinet styles and colors
• kitchen/bath countertops, edging, and backsplash - type and colors including Solid Surfaces
• gas or wood-buring fireplaces
• handlaid cultured stone exterior accents
• and much, much more

To learn more about Manorwood Homes, please "Find a Builder," or view our selection of models and floor plans.