Build Process

As a home is being built, it’s natural for homeowners to worry about rain or snow exposure to the lumber and other building materials. However, modern construction materials and practices are designed to withstand the elements without compromising the structure’s integrity or causing any long-term issues. Here’s why you can rest easy when you see your home’s framing or subflooring exposed to weather during construction. Lumber and Weather Resistance The wood used in construct

Hydrostatic water pressure is the force exerted by water in the soil against a home’s foundation walls and floor. This pressure increases when groundwater levels rise due to heavy rain, melting snow, or poor drainage. Because water is heavy—about 62.4 pounds per cubic foot—even moderate amounts can create significant force against the foundation. How Hydrostatic Pressure Can Cause Unexpected Leaks Unlike typical moisture seepage, which usually occurs at visible cracks or weak

Customers sometimes have questions about their new home’s efficiency or perhaps notice small gaps around doors and windows. To address these concerns, every Outlook Homes home goes through multiple quality checkpoints. During construction, your home receives thorough air sealing and insulation inspections. Insulation is evaluated as part of the entire building envelope, not just in isolated areas. Finally, as part of the final inspection process, we perform a blower door test

Important Information About Your Cabinetry As the purchaser of your cabinetry, Outlook Homes want you to feel confident and well-informed about what to expect. Your cabinets are manufactured by Bertch or Marsh  using real wood and high-quality finishes. Because of the natural characteristics of wood and the finishing process, certain visual traits are normal and unavoidable. The manufacturers cannot produce cabinets without these characteristics, so it’s important that you fi

At Outlook Homes, we are committed to building high-quality homes with a seamless construction process. As part of that process, it’s important for homeowners to understand their responsibility for utility costs and temporary heat during construction. Temporary Heat During Construction To maintain proper working conditions and allow for critical construction processes such as drywall installation, painting, and flooring, temporary heat is often required—especially in colder m

At Outlook Homes, we understand that some homeowners may wish to hire a third-party home inspector during the construction process or at closing. You are welcome to do so; however, it is important to understand how these inspections fit within our overall building process and warranty coverage. Licensed BOCA Code Inspections Every home we build is already inspected by a properly trained and licensed BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators) inspector. These municipal