08/17/2026
Blocking. Easy Prep that saves Headaches
This is why a good plan is key to a successful home!
This edition’s tip from HCH Builder’s Corner — before drywall closes up the walls, your builder should know about every fixture you want mounted; even fixtures you might want mounted for the future — bath accessories, grab bars, a wall-mounted TV, a floating vanity, wall hooks, etc.
Adding solid wood blocking inside the wall during framing costs almost nothing. Adding it after drywall means cutting into finished walls, patching, and repainting. At HCH, we always ask the design team to notate these locations on the interior elevations, so you don't have to worry.
Below is a photo of one of our homes before we close up the walls with bathroom blocking. Have a build question you’d like us to cover?