Thursday,May 28, 2009 - The final inspection was made on this home. The homeowner is refurbishing a stair newel and rail from the original farm house that graced this property. After refinishing, it will then be placed on the staircase in the entryway of this new home. This is the only remaining detail keeping us from certificate of occupancy. Custom interior painting is almost done and except for a few custom details this home is complete!  

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Thursday, May 21, 2009 - The entire second floor of the home is completed and ready to move in. The cement sidewalk, pad for the outside shower, garage apron and the pad for the service door to the garage were all completed this week. A work sink and counter were installed in the garage. An additional panel box was installed for future electrical installations. Anthony Esposito also installed custom closet shelving and built-ins this week.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 - Base cabinets are installed in the kitchen and the counter area was templated for custom countertops. The custom bedroom built-in is complete with drawers, a cabinet, and space for a television. It has a beautiful walnut top that was artfully finished by Anthony Esposito. The kitchen appliances were delivered. The double ovens and refrigerator are installed. The side lights and flood lights were installed outside the garage.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 - Construction was delayed to evaluate and correct cosmetic concerns on interior walls this week. "At Henlopen Homes we strive to exceed our customer's expectations. I met with this homeowner and we all have some concerns about cosmetic issues so we are taking the time to make necessary corrections. One of our main reasons for success in this business has been our willingness to overcome obstacles when they arise and deliver a top quality end result. I'm confident we will reach the end of this build with a high quality home and happy customers." Tim Parker, Site Manager.

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Thursday April 30, 2009 - The blower door test was completed this week. The trim was installed upstairs. Energy Star insulation package sealing was completed on the foundation and crawl space. A sump pump was installed. The final electrical inspection was performed. The plumbing was 'trimed out' making the toilets sinks and showers operational in the home this week. And last, but certainly not least, the kitchen is coming along nicely.

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Thursday April 23, 2009 - The hardwood flooring is completely installed and covered for protection. The garage door was installed. Painting and electrical work is almost complete. Step and railings have been added to meet construction codes and the custom cabinet builder is making great progress on the kitchen and various built-ins throughout the home.

 

 

This is the first week since this home was set that there hasn't been rain or snow.This build has been a wonderful example of why modular construction, homes that are water tight the day they are set outdoors, have an advantage over site built homes. 

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 - The hardwood flooring is being installed on the second floor. The custom built kitchen cabinets are being installed and the range hood is in place. The rear open air porch is complete including a ceiling fan. Other ceiling fans and electrical finishes are installed throughout the home this week as well.

 

 

 

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - The front porch is getting its trim and the siding is almost complete. The bonus room above the garage is insulated and the future closets have been framed.  This insulation is upgraded to R-28 in the wall and R-43 in the ceiling to comply with energy star standards just like the rest of this home.

The hardwood flooring that will cover the majority of the floors in the home has been delivered. Before it's laid, the hardwood will be given time to acclimate to the environment of the home. This allows for a better fit and reduced cupping and movement once it's in place.

As we complete a home there are usually several inspection processes that occur.  If you have a loan, your bank will be sending inspectors periodically to check the process. Also, your county and/or town will be coming to inspect at different stages of construction. Some of the items they inspect are framing, electrical, plumbing, energy and final Certificate of Occupancy. This home passed the framing inspection on the garage and bonus room this week.

 

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Thursday, March 19, 2009 -   On the outside of this home tons of things  have changed this week. The front porch was constructed. A concrete pad was poured for the outside HVAC units. The outside HVAC units were placed and hooked up. The well and septic systems were installed. More grading was done to back fill around the foundation in the back of the house.  Despite wind issues at this location, the siding is still going on as scheduled.

Inside, the electric rough-in is complete in the garage and bonus room. The marriage walls have been prepped and dry walled. Anthony Esposito is custom building the cabinets for the kitchen and built-ins for the living room.  Everything is progressing smoothly.

 

 

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Thursday, March 12, 2009 -  Week three! The large dormer is being built onto the front of the garage. The roof is on the large screen porch area in the rear of the home. We've started siding dispite some wind gusts.

Inside, The duct work for the HVAC is complete. The plumbing is roughed in and ready to be hooked up to the septic system and well. Electric has been run to the home and the interior doors are set.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Lots more progress this week! The second floor of the garage is under construction. This bonus area will be accessed from inside the second floor of the home.

The garage concrete floor and the future front porch floor were poured. The inside HVAC units were set and roughed in. This HVAC unit is an upgraded seer, which means a higher efficiency to meet the Energy Star requirements and provide future savings for these homeowners.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009 - Already there is visible progress on the Energy Star site. In just a week the garage is well underway.

The garage is 24' x 26' with a concrete floor, insulation and drywall, insulated garage door with remote openers, a service door and two double hung windows.

 

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Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Henlopen Homes is excited to announce the Set of an Energy Star home. Today Beracah set this four box country home in Harbeson Delaware for Henlopen Homes.

Some of the Energy Star options it received in the factory are blown in blanket insulation in the exterior walls, and R-38 insulation in the attic. The foundation of this home is 4' poured wall conditioned crawlspace. 

While it's being finished on site, this home will be getting more Enegry Star options including a high efficiency heat pump HVAC. The home will also feature a front and rear porch, a large tile shower, custom counter tops and custom built cabinetry by Esposito.

Click here for more information on custom options and Energy Star options.

Set day was a huge success in spite of rain and some wind gusts, the house was set on the foundation in just a few hours. Click through the photo gallery below to watch this house be set.