A Process for Reconstruction

Are things starting to dry out? Have you treated for bacteria and mold and the studs are getting to below 20% in moisture content (you really need a meter to know!)? Well then it may be time to start rebuilding. Here is a basic outline of how the process works in Nashville:

1. Home Owner  or Contractor pulls building permit
2. Arrange for a licensed electrician to do the needed repairs.
   1. Minimum needed is the change of outlets that were submersed by water.
3. Arrange for licensed HVAC and Plumbing contractors if repairs are needed.
4. Once rough in inspections have been completed for electrical, HVAC and plumbing:
   1. Ensure all penetrations in the floor and wall plates have been fire caulked.
   2. Seal up under tub drain pipe.
   3. Fix or make any framing changes.
5. Call in for framing inspection
6. Insulate
7. Install sheetrock or paneling
8. Tape & texture sheetrock  (If funds are available, we recommend that this be down by a professional finisher.)
9. Prime new sheetrock.
10. Install finish floors
11. Install kitchen cabinets or bathroom cabinets
12. Install base board and window trim
13. Paint walls (This can be done before item 10, but if you do it at that point make sure you use flat paint for touch ups.)
14. Call contractors in for trim out on electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
15. Once final inspections have been completed for item #14 call in for final inspection.