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Phases / Phase 04 of 05 · 36 cards

Before drywall

Blocking, insulation, fire blocking and anything else that lives inside the walls.

BathroomsFree4

Wall layers

Waterproofing in bathrooms
  • tile
  • thinset
  • membrane

Frameless glass

Shower areas and fittings
  • clean, open look
  • 3/8″ tempered glass is common
  • makes the room feel bigger

Grab bars

Shower areas and fittings
  • install blocking now, bars later
  • rated to carry body weight
  • 33–36″ high is typical

Towel warmer

Comfort, air and extras
  • hardwired or plug-in
  • blocking and power before tile
Bedrooms + closets1

Sound

Alarms, power and air

In the full fieldbook

Home office1

Walls

Quiet and privacy

In the full fieldbook

Basements4

Wall insulation

Insulation and finishes

In the full fieldbook

Fire blocking

Insulation and finishes

In the full fieldbook

Poly + fiberglass

Common mistakes

In the full fieldbook

Boxed-in valves

Common mistakes

In the full fieldbook

Garages3

Walls

Separating the garage from the house

In the full fieldbook

Ceiling

Separating the garage from the house

In the full fieldbook

Insulation

Garage upgrades

In the full fieldbook

Sinks + faucets1

Pedestal + wall-hung

Which sink works for you?

In the full fieldbook

Tubs + showers1

No access panel

Common mistakes

In the full fieldbook

Windows1

Shades

Window details

In the full fieldbook

Cabinets + built-ins1

Bath vanities

Where built-ins earn their keep

In the full fieldbook

Walls, trim + paint3

Thickness

Drywall: thickness, finish and texture

In the full fieldbook

Special boards

Drywall: thickness, finish and texture

In the full fieldbook

Access panels

Drywall: thickness, finish and texture

In the full fieldbook

Fire + life safety2

Garage separation

Separation, sprinklers and extinguishers

In the full fieldbook

Fire blocking

Separation, sprinklers and extinguishers

In the full fieldbook

Framing6

Bathroom

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Kitchen

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Living

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Stairs + safety

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Exterior + garage

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Document it

Blocking: plan what hangs

In the full fieldbook

Insulation + attic4

Batts

Insulation types

In the full fieldbook

Spray foam

Insulation types

In the full fieldbook

Flash + batt

Insulation types

In the full fieldbook

Sound batts

Insulation types

In the full fieldbook

Between units2

1-hour wall

Building a rated wall

In the full fieldbook

Penetrations

Building a rated wall

In the full fieldbook

Accessibility1

6 · Grab-bar walls

The seven Fair Housing design rules

In the full fieldbook

Before the walls close1

Blocking

The pre-drywall walk

In the full fieldbook

Kitchen, Bathroom and Stairs are open to everyone. The rest are in the full fieldbook.

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