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Quality Control Resource Library

Phase specifications, checklists, manufacturer instructions, field references, and supporting documents used with Chapter 05 of the MCH Guidebook.

Architecture & Pre-Construction

Architectural Plan Phase Specifications

Architectural plan phase specifications reference.

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MCH Architectural Drawings Phase Specification

MCH architectural drawing phase specification.

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Architectural Phase Specs

Architectural phase specifications source document.

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Red Line Process Document

MCH process reference for red-line plan review and documentation.

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MCH Demolition Process Document

MCH demolition process and phase requirements.

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Concrete

Foundation Specs Notes

Working notes and requirements for foundation specifications.

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Concrete Foundation Phase Specification — DOCX

Editable/source version of the MCH concrete foundation phase specification.

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Concrete Foundation Phase Specification — PDF

PDF reference for the MCH concrete foundation phase specification.

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Finished Concrete Phase Specification — DOCX

Editable/source version of the MCH finished concrete phase specification.

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Finished Concrete Phase Specification — PDF

PDF reference for the MCH finished concrete phase specification.

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Framing

MCH Framing Specifications

MCH framing phase standards and quality requirements.

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MCH Framing Phase Specification — Source

Editable/source version of the MCH framing phase specification.

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Residential Guide 2023

Residential framing reference guide.

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LVL Hole Chart

Reference chart for allowable LVL hole locations and sizing.

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Holes in LVL — Design Manual

Design-manual reference for holes in LVL members.

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Guide to Notching Joists

Reference for joist notching and drilling limitations.

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Roller 100

Framing/product reference document.

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Small Can Trash Bin 24×36

Jobsite trash-bin reference sheet.

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Typical Breakaway Deck Framing

Reference photo for typical breakaway deck framing.

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Shade Reference Photo 5

Field reference photo.

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Shade Reference Photo 6

Field reference photo.

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Framing Reference Image

Field framing/reference image.

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Trash Bin Reference 2

Jobsite trash-bin reference image.

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Trash Bin Reference 3

Jobsite trash-bin reference image.

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Trash Bin Reference 4

Jobsite trash-bin reference image in HEIC format.

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Framing Reference Image — Subject

Additional framing/field reference image.

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Water Infiltration Management — Best Practices

MCH water-infiltration management best-practices document.

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Windows, WRB & Flashing

MCH HydroGap and Window Flashing

MCH HydroGap and window-flashing procedure.

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Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap SA System Installation Instructions

Manufacturer installation instructions for the HydroGap SA system.

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Benjamin Obdyke Installation — MCH Source

MCH source/reference document for Benjamin Obdyke installation.

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Basic High Pressure Skirt Detailing

Reference for coastal/high-pressure skirt detailing.

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Pella Lifestyles Window Installation Instructions

Pella Lifestyles window installation instructions.

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Pella Lifestyles Installation Instructions — Alternate Copy

Additional supplied copy of the Pella Lifestyles installation instructions.

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Pella Lifestyles Installation Instructions — Alternate Copy 2

Additional supplied copy of the Pella Lifestyles installation instructions.

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Tyvek / Housewrap — Windows & Doors Before WRB

DuPont/Tyvek installation guide for windows and doors before WRB.

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Water Infiltration Management — Best Practices

MCH water-infiltration management best-practices source document.

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Roofing

MCH Roofing Phase Specification

MCH roofing phase standards and quality requirements.

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Rough-In, Insulation & Building Systems

MCH Plumbing Standards

MCH plumbing rough-in standards.

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MCH Insulation Specification

MCH insulation and air-sealing specification.

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Window Treatment Hardwired Motorization Specs

Hardwired motorization specifications for window treatments.

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Air & Direct — Interpretation of Results

Reference for interpreting air/direct testing results.

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Shop Drawing — MCH Miller Snyder

Supplied rough-in/shop-drawing reference image.

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Pre-Drywall

Pre-Drywall Master Checklist

Master checklist used before insulation and drywall close the walls.

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Drywall

MCH Drywall Specifications

MCH drywall phase specifications and finish requirements.

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Temporary Heat

Temporary heat requirements/reference for the drywall phase.

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Tile & Stone

MCH Tile Phase Specifications — PDF

MCH tile and stone phase standards.

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MCH Tile Phase Specifications — DOCX

Editable/source version of the MCH tile phase specifications.

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Tile / Stone Reference Image

Supplied field reference image for the tile and stone phase.

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Trim & Cabinetry

CS Frame Kit 3080 With Dimensions

Dimensional reference for the CS frame kit.

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CS CT Track Rough Opening Height

Rough-opening height reference for CS CT track.

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Wolf Mouldings Specification Sheet

Wolf moulding profiles and installation dimensions.

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Paint

MCH Paint Specifications

MCH paint phase specifications and finish requirements.

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Exterior Products

James Hardie Artisan Lock Joint — HZ5

James Hardie Artisan Lock Joint single-family HZ5 installation guide.

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James Hardie Artisan Lap Installation Guide

James Hardie Artisan lap siding installation guide.

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NuCedar Shingle Installation Guide

NuCedar shingle installation guide.

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Flood Vents

Smart Vent FEMA Paperwork

Smart Vent flood-vent FEMA/code reference paperwork.

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Exterior Final Walk

Exterior Final Walk Checklist

Checklist used for the exterior final quality walk.

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Final Clean & Turnover

Warranty Binder Checklist

Source checklist for assembling the homeowner warranty binder before turnover.

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Resources are grouped by construction phase for quick field access. Where both PDF and source-document versions were supplied, both are provided.