1	Pennwest Homes Building in Quality
2	“Quality must be built in; it can’t be inspected in.” Jim Mahle, Pennwest Production Manager – 2005
3	Our facility highlights Brand new state of the art production facility ergonomically designed for maximum efficiencies. High ceilings for raising roofs Air bearing system to move sections from station to station Interior is brighter than other plants because of special lighting and white painted walls and ceilings.
4	System Built Advantages Our materials are stored indoors; away from the harsh elements. We buy in bulk and pass the savings on to the customer.
5	System Built Advantages We use the most modern construction methods and equipment available. The tools that we use inside our facility do not need to be taken from site to site & set back up everyday.
6	System Built Advantages We use the most modern construction methods and equipment available. The tools that we use inside our facility do not need to be taken from site to site & set back up everyday.
7	System Built Advantages We use the most modern construction methods and equipment available. The tools that we use inside our facility do not need to be taken from site to site & set back up everyday.
8	System Built Advantages We use the most modern construction methods and equipment available. The tools that we use inside our facility do not need to be taken from site to site & set back up everyday.
9	System Built Advantages Our workers are indoors and away from the elements. Our construction methods are not affected by adverse weather conditions. Building materials always stay dry.
10	System Built Advantages Our workers are indoors and away from the elements. Our construction methods are not affected by the weather outside. Building materials always stay dry.
11	System Built Advantages Quality control inspectors are on site and monitor all building activities. Each home has a ‘quality assurance record’ that moves with each section and must be filled out before the home moves to the next station.
12	System Built Advantages Quality control inspectors are on site and monitor all building activities. Each home has a ‘quality assurance record’ that moves with each section and must be filled out before the home moves to the next station.
13	The building process . . . The floors are built square in a jig.
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15	The building process . . . All homes have 9 ¼” Open Web floor joists – 16” on center.
16	The building process . . . All homes have 9 ¼” Open Web floor joists – 16” on center.
17	The building process . . . 2x10 floor joists are still a no charge option. (Aluminum ducts are no longer available)
18	The Complete Home Each Pennwest home comes standard with an engineered closed heating system that includes the furnace, return air system, boots, registers, and oversized ducts.
19	The Complete Home Each Pennwest home comes standard with an engineered closed heating system that includes the furnace, return air system, boots, registers, and oversized ducts.
20	The Complete Home Predetermined lifting points are engineered into the home. This allows the set crew to place the home onto the foundation without damaging the components under the joists.
21	The Complete Home Every home goes through an HVAC calculation by computer using a program called Right Suite Residential.
22	The Complete Home While the ducts are being manufactured in one area, plumbing is being assembled in another.
23	The Complete Home Pex plumbing lines are rapidly becoming the water lines of choice in all systems of building. White Pex represents the cold water and red represents the hot water lines.
24	The Complete Home The return air ductwork is installed inside the interior walls and pulls the cold air directly back to the furnace.
25	The Complete Home The furnace nor its compartment require grilles. Doors do not need to be raised in the home to allow air to return to the furnace.
26	The Line Moves The homes move from station to station using an ‘air bearing system’, which acts like a hovercraft. It also allows the house to sit only 8 inches off the floor!
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28	Exterior Walls All exterior walls are 2x6 studs and are built 16” on center. They are insulated with R-19 kraft back batten insulation.
29	Wall Build-up The walls are built on a flat table to ensure they are square.
30	Wall Build-up Drywall is glued and screwed to the studs.
31	Wall Build-up The walls are then hoisted up and moved into the main line where they are screwed to the floor.
32	Roof Build While other components are being built in the main portion of the line the roof is being built in another jig.
33	Roof Build While other components are being built in the main portion of the line the roof is being built in another jig.
34	Roof Build While other components are being built in the main portion of the line the roof is being built in another jig.
35	Roof Build The whole roof is picked up by a hoist and moved into the main section of the line and set onto the home.
36	Roof Build The whole roof is picked up by a hoist and moved into the main section of the line and set onto the home.
37	Roof Build It is then screwed to the walls.
38	Roof Build Insulation is blown into the ceiling cavity. Blown insulation eliminates ‘dead air space’ which improves the insulating factor.
39	Roof Build The roof is then raised to ensure the hinged roof system operates properly.
40	Roof Build Then the roof decking is installed while it is in a fixed position.
41	Roof Build Tar paper and shingles are then installed.
42	Electrical Electric lines on the exterior walls are run inside the walls to eliminate costly and dangerous electrical problems.
43	Exterior Walls 7/16” OSB is then glued and pneumatically fastened to the exterior and marriage walls.
44	Exterior Walls The walls are then wrapped with an air infiltration wrap, which also serves as a vapor barrier. Windows are flashed and installed before the vinyl siding is hung.
45	Interior While others are putting together the roof, drywall finishing and wiring the home for electric is being done inside.
46	Interior While others are putting together the roof, drywall finishing and wiring the home for electric is being done inside.
47	Interior While others are putting together the roof, drywall finishing and wiring the home for electric is being done inside.
48	Interior Countertops are also being fabricated in a sub-assembly area.
49	Roof Build Once the shingles are installed the home is ‘shrink wrapped’ to prevent water damage prior to the home’s assembly.
50	Quality Control Each Pennwest home is ‘married’ together during the building process to be sure the homes’ doors, walls, ceilings, and floors all are aligned properly.
51	Quality Control Each Pennwest home is ‘married’ together during the building process to be sure the homes’ doors, walls, ceilings, and floors all are aligned properly.
52	Interior The drywall is then painted with a primer coat of paint.
53	Interior The drywall is then painted with a primer coat of paint. Once it dries the home is ready for flooring.
54	Interior Tackstrip, carpet pad, and carpeting is then installed.
55	Interior Tackstrip, carpet pad, and carpeting is then installed.
56	Interior Pennwest homes come standard with a hardwood molding package. Door & window casing Baseboard molding Door & window jambs Window sills
57	Interior Stair rail packages are also built with hardwoods. Handrails Pickets Newell posts Trim
58	Interior Handlaid stone fireplaces can also enhance the look of your Pennwest home.
59	Interior Ceramic backsplash is cut with a wet saw and installed in the kitchens and baths.
60	Interior Ceramic backsplash is cut with a wet saw and installed in the kitchens and baths.
61	Interior Appliances can also be installed at our facility.
62	Interior Appliances can also be installed at our facility.
63	Final Finish The home is lifted off the air bearings and the carrier that will transport the home to the site is then backed in and the home is securely fastened to it.
64	Final Finish An inspection is done to the home once it exits the building. Natural light is better for spotting defects.
65	Final Finish Once the defects are fixed the home goes through a thorough cleaning before it is released to be shipped.
66	Final Finish Ship loose materials are one of the last items that are put inside the home.
67	Final Finish Ship loose materials are one of the last items that are put inside the home.
68	Final Finish These materials are used to complete the installation of your Pennwest home on your building site.
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