SDH Pre-Trade Frame Checklist

• Confirm house elevation and all options.

• Check all walls for square and plumb.

• Check all walls for bowed studs. Pay close attention to the cabinet and shadow box areas.

• Check all load bearing headers for #2 2x10”s and LVL’s per plan and nailed per design/code.

• Check TGI floor design drawing and ensure that no holes or notches are cut into the TGI’s.

• Ensure that all roof and floor hangers are nailed properly and glued using subfloor adhesive.

• Check that all subfloor decking is glued, screwed, and nailed with ring shank nails.

• All sill plates should be secured with 3” screws or concrete straps/bolts as required by local building codes.

• Mark all door sizes and swings and check R.O.

• Mark all sheetrock wrapped openings.

• Install temp. rails at all stairs and balconies.

• Ensure all stairs are properly supported and a moisture barrier installed if the stair contacts concrete.

• Ensure that each roof truss has a hurricane clip, is braced and is aligned with a stud below.

• Check each truss for missing or damaged gusset plates.

• Ensure that all OSB is gapped and plywood clips are utilized on the roof sheathing.

• Ensure that the attic platform is raised 9” and decked with ¾” subflooring with a walkway to the attic stairs.

• Check that all non-load bearing walls are 24” O.C.

• Check for OSB in all chase tops.

• Ranch and 2nd floor framing to be 24” O.C.

• 1st floor framing and cabinet wall framing to be 16” O.C.

• 3 story Basement framing to be 2x6 16” O.C.

• Ensure garage door framing is done per details and per local code requirements.

• Ensure all 6” walls are framed per plan.

• Install tub studs at all showers and tub edges.

• Check that hangers are installed at P.D.S.

• Verify open rail and knee wall conditions and block as req.

• Mark all sink, toilet, tub, dishwasher, and water heater locations.

• Mark all flooring change locations.

• Mark all elevation material changes.

• Ensure that all loads are transferred to the slab/footing.

• Check the rough opening sizes/locations of all doors, windows and overhead garage doors.

• Check that all overhangs are 12” and that they are properly supported.

• Ensure that T-Ply and insulation is installed behind

• Install 2x4 band at tubs, showers, and any exterior wall area not accessible.

• Check that all sheathing is nailed per code.

• Make sure all stairs have a min 6’-8” headroom.

• Confirm Office has scheduled all undergrounds

• Check truss bracing

• Confirm Office has scheduled all undergrounds

• Check toilet locations center of water closet 15 1/2 inches off of wall 15 inches off of the cabinet and tub and no joists below

• Check all Joists for damage

• Place all updated cut sheets and options in windows