Four Months To Build A New House
By Jackie Craven, About.com
October 15: The plumbing is installed
The plumbing was set up before they poured the concrete slab.
Karen Hudson
Before the builders poured the concrete slab, they put the plumbing in place. Next, pebbles were used to fill in most of the space around the piping. And finally, the cement was poured.
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- October 8: The building lot is prepared
- October 15: The plumbing is installed
- November 1: The house is framed
- November 12: The walls are raised
- December 17: Interior wallboard is installed
- January 2: Fixtures and cabinets are added
- January 8: The bathtub is put in place
- January 17: The home is finished with a brick details
- The house is ready!
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