Following Alpine View Lot #8. Wilshire American

The home we are continuing to follow is starting to take shape. We are now seeing the first floor framing. You can get a real good idea of how the home sits on the lot, how the first floor view will be and the beginnings of the floor plans layout.

Here I'd like to point out more of the safety features in a newly constructed Arbor Home. This long picture shows a structural Sheer Panel. It comes pre-engineered for load. You can see the two black hold downs that connect it to the foundation. There are few penetrations or holes that allow access for electrical or plumbing needs. 

This illustration is of a corner hold down. You can see the bolt that is mounted in the foundation, now goes through the sill plate and connects to the the framing. Notice all the nails that hold that support wall to the bracket. This holds the home on the foundation in case of a wind sheer or earthquake.