Five checks before the drywall goes up

The cheapest time to fix a wall is before it exists.

Before drywall goes up on any of our builds, we check five things:

1. Electrical layout against the plan, with the owner.
2. Plumbing routes against light and appliance positions.
3. Framing and blocking for cabinets, rails and wall-hung fixtures.
4. Air sealing and insulation.
5. A dated photo record of every wall.

Municipal inspections happen first. These checks come on top, because an inspector confirms code, not whether the TV outlet is where you wanted it.

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