Cinematic House Build Series – Part 6: Exteriors & Drywall - Video

Cinematic House Build Series – Part 6: Exteriors & Drywall

Join us for Part 6 of our cinematic residential home construction series as we transform the house into a polished masterpiece! This episode dives into the pre-final site grading, stocking, hanging, and finishing of drywall throughout the interior, preparation and painting of the exterior fiber cement board and batten siding, installation of stunning Horizon Stone 19th Century Hermitage, and the exciting layout of an in-ground shotcrete pool and hot tub. Watch our skilled subcontractors and suppliers bring precision and expertise to every step, captured in breathtaking action shots. Subscribe and hit the bell to follow the journey!

Pre-Final Site Grading:
Keen Construction expertly grades the site using Takeuchi and Kubota skid steers, ensuring proper drainage and a smooth base for landscaping per IRC R401.3, which requires a minimum 5% slope away from the foundation for 10 feet 2021 IRC R401.3.
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Technical Data: Grading achieves a stable subgrade for future hardscaping, with elevations set to prevent water pooling near the foundation.

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Drywall Stocking, Hanging, and Finishing:
Capitol Materials delivers 1/2” gypsum board using their FASSI F360SE loading crane, ensuring efficient stocking per OSHA material handling standards.
Gratis Drywall installs and finishes drywall to meet IRC R702.3, which mandates 1/2” gypsum board for walls and ceilings in residential structures 2021 IRC R702.3.
Materials: USG Sheetrock® Brand 1/2” regular gypsum board, and joint compound.

Technical Data: Drywall is fastened with 1-1/4” Type W screws at 16” on-center, with taping and mudding completed in three coats for a Level 4 finish per ASTM C840.

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Exterior Fiber Cement Siding Preparation and Painting:
Wilder Vicente and his crew prepare and paint James Hardie fiber cement board and batten siding, installed in Part 5, following IRC R703.3 for exterior wall coverings 2021 IRC R703.3.

Materials: Sherwin-Williams Emerald® Exterior Acrylic Latex paint, applied in two coats over a primed surface for durability and weather resistance.

Technical Data: Siding is pre-primed and painted to achieve a minimum dry film thickness of 2 mils per coat, ensuring UV and moisture protection per manufacturer specifications James Hardie.

Horizon Stone Installation:
North Georgia Brick provides turn-key delivery and installation of Horizon Stone 19th Century Hermitage, a Texas Limestone veneer, complying with IRC R703.8 for anchored stone veneer 2021 IRC R703.8.

Materials: Limestone veneer, Type S mortar, and galvanized metal lath over a weather-resistant barrier.
Technical Data: Stone is adhered with a 1/2” mortar scratch coat and grouted for a rustic aesthetic, with wall ties spaced at 24” on-center to meet structural requirements.

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In-Ground Shotcrete Pool and Hot Tub Layout:
Southern Splash Pools lays out and forms an in-ground shotcrete pool and hot tub, designed per IRC R326 for swimming pool safety and structural integrity 2021 IRC R326.

Stay tuned for Part 7, where we dive into interior finishes and bring this home to life! Thank you to our incredible partners: Keen Construction, Capitol Materials, Gratis Drywall, Wilder Vicente, North Georgia Brick, and Southern Splash Pools. Drop a comment with your favorite moment from this episode!

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