Pre Drywall Inspections

Pre-drywall Inspections

The second phase of inspections has to do with the framing, HVAC, plumbing and electrical rough-ins. The framing is exposed to view so we can see all the different types of construction techniques used to build your new home. Common inspection practice is to begin at the top and follow the loads to the bottom, making sure they hit on something solid, preferably the foundation or columns designed to carry the load above. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has performance guidelines for framing tolerances etc. The inspector usually works within these guidelines which often reflects the installers ability to perform the installation.