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All Forum Posts by: Rogers Smith

Rogers Smith has started 17 posts and replied 223 times.

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Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
  • Posts 224
  • Votes 124

Paint primer interior and begin trim carpentry.

Post: Spec House Picture Diary

Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
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Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
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Next, we begin closing the walls, painting, hard surfaces, and outdoor finishes, beginning with sheet rock.

Post: Spec House Picture Diary

Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
  • Posts 224
  • Votes 124

Cost summary thus far, rough-ins $28,494:

  • Plumbing $8,480
  • HVAC $3,540
  • Electrical $5,800
  • Roofers $2,493
  • Insulation $2,750
  • Order millwork, interior doors for next phase $5,432

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Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
  • Posts 224
  • Votes 124

While roofer is doing his job, insulators begin their work.

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Rogers SmithPosted
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  • Covington, LA
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Once all roof penetrations have been completed, roofer sets shingles.

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Rogers SmithPosted
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  • Covington, LA
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Testing HVAC system.

Post: Spec House Picture Diary

Rogers SmithPosted
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  • Covington, LA
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Lastly on rough-in is the electrical.

Post: Spec House Picture Diary

Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
  • Posts 224
  • Votes 124

Next is the HVAC rough-in.

Post: Spec House Picture Diary

Rogers SmithPosted
  • Developer
  • Covington, LA
  • Posts 224
  • Votes 124

After the house has been framed, we move to the rough-in phase. This includes plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, and roofing, in that order.

Plumbing: