Our Quality Standards

Site Work

Site Work

Foundation & Slabs

General

Interior Concrete Slabs

Concrete Block Foundation Walls

Poured Concrete Foundation Walls

Basement Floor & Walls

Moisture and Leaks

Crawl Space

Columns

Interior Floor Construction

Floor Systems

Beams, Columns, and Posts

Subfloor and Joists

Walls

Rough Carpentry

Insulation

Windows, Mirrors

Exterior Doors

Exterior Finish

Wood and Manufacturing Siding

Tongue and Groove Wood Siding

Wood Shake Siding

Plywood or Other Veneer Siding

Aluminum or Vinyl Lap Siding

Masonry Cement and Veneer Board Siding

Stucco and Parge

Exterior Trim

Paint, Stain, and Varnish

Roofs

Roof Sheathing

Roof Vents

Roof Installation and Leaks

Plumbing

Water Supply System

Faucet, Valves and Pipes

Plumbing Fixtures

Electrical

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Interior Climate Control

Air Infiltration and Drafts

Humidity Control and Condensation

Air Distribution and Ventilation

Interior

Interior Doors

Interior Stairs

Trim and Moldings

Cabinets and Countertops

Countertops

Finish Lath and Plaster

Gypsum Wallboard

Paint, Stain and Varnish

Cabinets and Countertops

Countertops

Interior Wall

Finish Lath and Plaster

Gypsum Wallboard

Paint, Stain and Varnish

Floor Finishes

Carpeting

Roll Vinyl and Resilient Tile Flooring

Wood Flooring

Tile, Brick, Marble, and Stone Flooring

Miscellaneous

Fireplace and Wood Stove

Concrete Stoops and Steps

Garage

Driveways and Sidewalks

Wood Decks

Landscaping

Landscaping

Systems

Plumbing System

Water Supply System

Sanitary Sewer or Septic

HVAC System

Heating System

Central Air-Conditioning System

Ventilation System

Electrical System

Major Structure

Load-Bearing Portions of the Home

Glossary

Glossary

Bolster acknowledges the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in developing their Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders & Remodelers (Third Edition). Bolster's Quality Standards are closely modeled after the NAHB Guidelines but have been adjusted for local purposes.