Essential Main Sequence:

Simultaneous Odd Jobs:

String across deck w/2x4 blocks (to address any truss problems)

Sweep the deck

Erect exterior wall partitions

Insulate the tub/shower wall

  Start building rakes

Foundation back filling (if necessary)

  Start building small trusses

Carry and distribute wall sheathing (from pile to wall location)

  Erect interior wall partitions

Install #16 nail holders at block under studs for exterior sheathing

  2x8 double porch beams installed

Quality controlled exterior wall nailing

  String and straighten long walls

Mark all door jambs for size and swing

  Start exterior wall sheathing

Cut bottom plates of doors and closet

  Install top plates on exterior and interior walls

Build attic saddles for plywood deck

  Critical marking for trusses on top plates (no truss over plumbing wall; watch attic stairs & fan spacing)

Make sheathing 'A' frame lifting device

  String across top plates and center partition, anticipate trusses

Storage room sheathing using OSB

  Prepare trusses for first truss (exterior & interior)

Mark 1x3 on 24" centers for truss ties

Prepare & install pic board & braces

First truss up and braced from inside

Start gable end sheathing

Essential Main Sequence:

Simultaneous Odd Jobs:

Common trusses lifted up onto plates via ladders, or over the side

Brace front door entry wall to trusses

  Common truss erection starts and proceeds non-stop

Chalk lines snapping 24" centers for roof (rough side up)

  Small truss (porch offset) erection must have continuous alignment or plumb cut ends

Install attic floor 3/4" plywood

  Last gable end truss up & braced

Hand up roof sheathing to roof crew

  Front/rear and porch rakes up

Fasten truss hurricane ties with Simpson nails

  Gutter boards up both sides (caution: demo proper height via small blocks

Truss internal "X" bracing

  Start roof deck sheathing; bottom course snap chalk lines both sides

Check all framing from plans (wall alignment, window sizes, corners drywall blocking)

  Cut & fit roof sheathing stagger joints

Remove all internal bracing & nails

  Install roof safety planks (long 2x4's) Caution all crews about sawdust roof

Homeowner kick walls for quality control on sheathing

  Ensure 2" wide ridge gap at peak for birdbox building; see diagram

Metal drip edge installed

Gather debris into piles & bags or trailer; all useful materials stored; nail up door coverings and load trucks with ladders and tools