Background - I have built 5 homes (1992-2002 michigan) from decking to move-in (framing, plumbing, electrical, cabinets, carpet, etc) doing all the work except drywall and shingles. The only inspection issues have been minor electrical, plumbing corrections. I've been lucky enough to get help for a couple weeks to get the outside walls and trusses up.
I am preparing plans to build a home in Northeast Texas and I would like to farm out some of the heavy work like exterior walls with sheeting, and trusses. And of course that roof sheeting and shingles. My question: Is it practical and reasonable to contract out the shell only and put up the interior partitions myself. No interior walls are load bearing. The roof/ceiling is all scissor truss. I have a couple framing books that show this as one method. Can I just build all waals parrallel to the trusses, then stand and position. I thought I would just leave the center girder low 1/4" to make setting walls easier, then level after all walls are done.
I am preparing plans to build a home in Northeast Texas and I would like to farm out some of the heavy work like exterior walls with sheeting, and trusses. And of course that roof sheeting and shingles. My question: Is it practical and reasonable to contract out the shell only and put up the interior partitions myself. No interior walls are load bearing. The roof/ceiling is all scissor truss. I have a couple framing books that show this as one method. Can I just build all waals parrallel to the trusses, then stand and position. I thought I would just leave the center girder low 1/4" to make setting walls easier, then level after all walls are done.