Anatomy of a Home
aka: Home Structure

Inorder to know if you have a well-built home, you need to know itsAnatomy, aka: homestructure...

Ifyou know nothing about home structure don't be afraid you are notalone. Not everyone knows everything about home building. However, ifyou want your experience to be successful and rewarding you need toknow more than just the basics.

Thereare several components that are integral to the function of a wellbalanced home. Some are required, others are optional, but all needto be considered.

Ifyou know nothing about the internal components of a home, or youdon't do your research, you could end up with some real problems.Always, always, always find out what is required for your home andits proper installation-from the correct source.

Askquestions to the right person.

Forthose of you whom are unfamiliar with architectural and buildingterms, I have found a couple of websites that offer good definitionsand illustrations:

http://www.budget.net/~brich/terms.html

Thestructure or "shell" of your home structure is comprised offour basic components, which are the:

Foundation

Floor System

Wall System

Roof System

Thereare multitudes of choices available for each component to becomprised of, all of which, will affect the end result of yourcompleted home-and how happy you will be with it.

Gain confidence-to choose the right General Contractor and Sub-Contractors to build your home. You will know when you are being told the truth and when you are not.

Prevent losses-from the use of inadequate materials or hiring unscrupulous Contractors or sub-contractors.

Feel secure-that your home will pass inspection during each phase of construction knowing that it is being built properly.

Have more control-of your construction budget.

Be assured-of your family's health and safety knowing that the structure will be safe and sound.

Achieve the look-for your home that you are wanting.

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Go on to Step 1: House Foundation Steps: 1 Foundation a) Types of Basement Foundations b) Foundation Materials c) Foundation Drainage d) Basement Waterproofing e) Natural Disasters 2 Floor Systems 3 Wall Systems 4 Windows and Doors 5 Moisture Proof Barriers 6 Exterior Surface Material 7 Insulation 8 Interior Wall Materials a) Interior Wall Finish 9 Roof Systems a) Structural Frame b) Radiant Barrier c) Roof Decking e) Roofing Felt f) Surface Roofing Material g) Attic Insulation 10 Ventilation 11 Plumbing & Fixtures a) Water Distribution System b) Drain Lines c) Hot Water Heaters d) Appliance Hookups e) Water Softener Filtration System f) Plumbing Fixtures 12 Electricity and Wiring a) Electricity Sources 13 Climate Control a) How to be Organized in Planning Your Home's Decor

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