FAQ

PLuS1® Home Kits FAQS

After I have my permits and all the approvals, what are the steps to

building my house?

Please note, that building using a steel frame structure is simpler, as they come pre-assembled in

frame kits that are straight and true to precision. The difference between the steel frame and the

wood frame – is that there are pre-drilled holes within the frame kit structure to make life easier

for your plumber and electrical contractor. Steel Frames are assembled using screws, tie downs

and brackets (as supplied for steel frame structures). Traditional wood framing results in on average

20% wastage, mostly assembled on site using nails and wood securing brackets and the plumber

and electrician needs to drill out holes etc.

Typical steps to building:

1. Prepare Construction Site (Foundation)

2. Erect your steel frame structure

3. Apply structural sheathing to the frame

4. Apply House Wrap on top the external sheathing.

5. Fit windows and doors to the rough openings

6. Lock up stage completed

7. Complete Rough Plumbing, Electrical HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) or other

A/c systems or other smart technologies, solar etc.

8. Install Insulation

9. Complete Drywall and Interior Fixtures, Start Exterior Finishes

10. Finish Interior Trim, Install Exterior Walkways and Driveway

11. Install Hard Surface Flooring, Countertops; Complete Exterior Grading

12. Finish Mechanical Trims; Install Bathroom Fixtures

13. Install Mirrors, Shower Doors; Finish Flooring, Exterior Landscaping

14. Final Walk-Through

How Long Does It Take To Build a House From Start To Finish?

Standard build v Steel Frame Build.

On average, it takes three to six months to build a new home from start to finish. Remember, your

builder’s schedule is more of a guideline than a hard-and-fast deadline. Inclement weather,

subcontractor schedules, and permit delays are just a few reasons that owners of new construction

need to keep flexibility in mind.

Building with our system and steel frame structure, your time line in building is over 70% less time

and more benefits

1. You can build a steel frame structure in 3 to 7 days for a 2-bedroom home (whereas a typical

wood house frame construction can take up to 4 weeks)

2. No wastage on materials and are straight and built to precision and Plum.

3. All electrical and plumbing previsions are built into the frame kit make the contractors Job

easier and quicker.