Typical Major Materials for Construction of a 1,700 Sq. Ft. Detached Single Family Home
- 9,726 board feet of lumber
- 4,614 square feet of sheathing, including roof, wall and floor sheathing
- 243 square feet of plywood sheathing
- 55 cubic yards of concrete (including poured concrete and concrete block)
- 2,528 square feet of exterior finish of either aluminum siding, brick or wood
- 1,992 square feet of composition shingles for roofing
- 2,500 square feet of insulation
- 6,484 square feet of gypsum wall board
- 90 linear feet of ducting
- 55 gallons of paint
- 302 pounds of nails
- 750 feet of copper wiring
- 280 linear feet of copper pipe (water supply line) & 100 fittings
- 170 feet of plastic pipe for drain, waste and vent piping & 70 fittings
- 1 heating furnace & 1 air conditioning unit
- 12 windows
- 10 interior doors
- 4 exterior doors
- 1 sliding glass door
- 2 tubs or 1 tub and a shower stall
- 2 toilets
- 3 sinks
- 15 kitchen cabinets
- Countertops
- 1 range, 1 range hood, 1 refrigerator, 1 dishwasher, 1 disposal & smoke detectors
Typical Construction Trades, Crafts and Others Required for a Residential Building
- Building contractor
- Architect
- Draftsman
- Surveyor
- Excavator
- Well driller
- Septic system installer
- Cement mason
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Rough and finish carpenters
- Roofer
- Sheet metal mechanic
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic
- Stone mason
- Brick mason
- Siding technician
- Drywall hanger and finisher
- Welder
- Flooring installer
- Carpet installer
- Locksmith
- Wallcovering installer
- Trim carpenter
- Asphalt installer
- Painter
- Gutter installer
- Telephone technician
- Supplier/vendor
- Installation technician
- Hardware stores
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