Remodelers Guide

Complete Framing Checklist

  • Finish all framing on plan
  • Install window bucks, jack studs, stringer stiffeners
  • Joist blocking
  • Drywall backing
  • Fur out walls and ceilings as needed
  • Blocking at cabinet runs (along uppers, and at 34")
  • Checking openings are within 1/8" of plumb
  • Check door openings are 83" clear height (or consult door sheet)
  • Layout electrical locations and add blockers for switches
  • Lay out plumbing locations
  • Tub or shower surrounds fit
  • Add blockers for shower glass
  • Add blockers for grab bars
  • Blockers for mirrors
  • Blocks for wall hung sinks and toilets
  • Blocking for floating vanities
  • Sheeting on pocket doors
  • Blocks for toilet rolls (18" AFF), towel bars, robe hooks (48" and 72" AFF)
  • Blocks for TVs
  • Blocking for wood ceilings and beams
  • Closet blocks
  • Blocking for wainscoting
  • Confirm hangers, hardware, and structural screws are in place
  • Banks of windows are aligned
  • Drywall wrapped windows are shimmed
  • Tiled areas are plumb and square
  • Fire block dropped ceilings
  • Organize lumber
  • Frame attic access
  • Handrail blocking
  • Take out trash
  • Sweep

PM Tasks

  • Lay out baseboard height (especially by toilets)
  • Lay out cabinets
  • Lay out hvac supplies (in walls)
  • Lay out electrical switching
  • Lay out door swings