23. Framing: The materials needed for framing should be delivered by the lumber yard. If needed any engineered beams should also be delivered to the building site. These beams are often supplied by the truss company.

• Order Trusses
• Once framing starts establish when the Windows and Exterior Doors should be delivered.
• Apply for a Gas Meter.
• At this time you should be sure of the layout of your house; discuss any changes with your framer. Alterations later on can be messy, costly, and very frustrating for the framing crew. Drop by at the end of the days work. And do not forget that they are there to make a living. Make sure they can do their job by having the materials on site when they are needed.
• Be certain to discuss with your Framer the work which will be included in the quote he gave you. For example supplying nails, framing up sidewalks and the driveway, etc.

• Cabinet sales person should come down and mark out the layout of all the Cabinets.
• If possible have the large items, such as bath tubs and showers brought in during framing.  If this is impossible then some studs might have to be removed to create enough room for the items to fit through easily.

NOTE: Heating should be started before the plumbing because they are more restricted.  It is easier for the plumber to go around the heating then visa versa.  Same goes for the Electrical. If this is not possible make sure your furnace installer talks to the plumber

25. Heating & Plumbing: Roof vents should be installed before the roofers go to work.

• Note: It is very important that the Heating & Plumbing Trades know where the cabinets are to be installed.
• Heating pipes do not require inspections. You will have to make sure that they do not cause annoying squeaks afterwards. It is a good idea to find the squeaks now, and have them fixed, than to live with them later.
• If you are getting a fireplace don't get one that just looks nice, make sure it is an efficient heating unit. Direct vented and sealed fireplaces are usually the best.
• A rough in for the air conditioning is good to include.

• Roofers will supply roof vents for the ventilation of your attic and they should be able to place them in the proper places.

• Note: It is very important that the Electrician knows where the cabinets are to be installed.
• Note: Walk through the house with the Electrician and show them where you want all the outlets to be installed. Think of a place for a christmas light plug with a switch inside.
• High quality stove and bathroom fans are very important. It is well worth the extra cost.
• Most Electricians will install the Cable and Telephone wires. If not contact BC Tel and the Cable Company to install the necessary wires.

• Make sure the windows price includes screens and night locks. It is very frustrating when you do not notice that the excellent price you got does not include these items.
• A very nice alternative to vinyl windows is wood windows. Very classy.
• The Exterior Doors and Windows should be delivered before the Framers are finished with the roof so they won't have to come back for them later.

30. Framing Inspection: Building inspector from City Hall.

• Although, at times, it may seem that the Inspectors only purpose is to create problems for you, do not ever forget that they are doing a job which concerns the safety and to some extend the quality of your home. Any infractions you get should be fixed. You will almost always get some, but at least you know that they are doing their job. At times they will have suggestions, and with few exceptions, they will be most helpful.
• The Inspector will not pass the Framing Inspection until the Heating and Plumbing rough-ins have been installed, but if something is wrong with the framing you could have a bit of a mess on your hands. You might want the Inspector to come before any other trades people come in to check if the actual framing is to code.