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# Step 5 of the Custom Home Building Process:Drywall

*This is Part 5 of our custom home building process guide.  This guide was originally written by Susan Bady for newhomesource.com.*

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1. **Complete drywall and interior textures; start exterior finishes: **Drywall is hung and taped so the seams between the boards aren’t visible, and drywall texturing (if applicable) is completed. The primer coat of paint is also applied after taping is complete. Contractors begin installing exterior finishes such as brick, stucco, stone and siding.

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