A finish schedule turns a house image into a defined scope

Exterior and interior selections affect factory purchasing, packing, installation labor, local sourcing, and the final proposal.

Exterior cladding material reference for a steel home

Exterior selections

  • Wall cladding and color
  • Roof finish, gutters, and drainage details
  • Windows, exterior doors, screens, and hardware
  • Exterior stairs, decks, canopies, and site-built features

Interior selections

  • Wall and ceiling panels
  • Flooring and base trim
  • Kitchen cabinets, counters, sink, and fixtures
  • Bathroom vanity, shower or tub, toilet, accessories, and ventilation
  • Interior doors, lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacle finish

Mark responsibility for every line

Each item should state whether it is factory-installed, shipped loose for field installation, purchased locally, supplied by the owner, or excluded. That distinction controls purchasing, freight, installation labor, and warranty responsibility.

Record changes before production

A finish schedule should carry product reference, color, quantity, room or location, responsible party, and approval date. Substitutions made after purchasing starts can affect price, packing, and the factory sequence.