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Construction Specifications
Foundation:
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Footings: poured concrete
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Walls: 3,000 lb. poured concrete
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Exterior Walls damp-proofed to
meet local building codes
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Crushed stone with perimeter drain
Superior 2X4 Framing Exterior:
- Grade of lumber will be #2 or better and kiln dried
- Size of timber will meet or exceed local building
requirements
- Exterior Walls: 2" X 4" construction,
16" on center
- Interior Walls: 2" X 4" construction,
16" on center
- Sill: 2" X 6", pressure treated
- Floor Joists: 2" X 10", 16" on center
- Roof Rafters: 2" X 8", 16" on center
Energy Efficient Insulation:
- 2" X 4" construction allows Owens Corning
or equivalent superior energy efficient insulation throughout
- Ceiling: R-30
- Perimeter Ceiling at Eave: R-30 unfaced batts
- Extension Ceiling: R-30 craft batts
- Vaulted Ceiling: R-30
- Garage Ceiling (area under Family Room): R-19 unfaced
batts
- Basement Ceiling: R-11 unfaced Poly
- Basement Blockers and Runners: R-19 unfaced
- Exterior Walls: R-13 unfaced Poly dryer vent
Sheathing:
- Roof: 1 / 2" Plywood
- Floors: 3 / 4" Fir Plywood
- Exterior Walls: 3 / 4" Sheathing
Roofing:
- Roofing material will be asphalt/fiberglass shingles,
architectural style
- Manufacturer of shingles will be Builder's choice
- Shingles used will carry a 30-Year Limited Factory
Warranty
- Roof will have premium grade roof vents to ensure
ultimate ventilation
- Featuring: 8" drip edge, ice and water shield
in critical areas
Siding:
- Cedar clapboard siding with cornerboards
- Choice of trim and colors will be supplied from
Builder's standard samples
- Siding applied over Tyvek or Typar or equal
- Exterior pine trim painted with two coats of Benjamin
Moore or equivalent white paint
- Exterior siding painted with 1 coat primer, 1 coat
finish (if color chosen requires additional coat, there will be an additional
cost of $2,200)
Front Steps:
- Front Stairs will be brick
Deck:
- Large 12' X 14' Deck built of pressure treated
wood with Fir or Mahogany deck material with concrete column bases for
support as footings
- Hand Rail and Balustrade to meet local building
code
- One set of pressure treated stairs will lead from
the deck to the back yard
Plumbing:
- PVC and 1" Copper Piping
- Washer and Gas or Electric Dryer Hook-Up included
- Two exterior water spigots (one at front and one
at rear of house)
- Appliance Allowance $2,000
- City Water and City Sewer
Plumbing Fixtures:
- Bathroom Sinks and Toilets:
a) Sinks - Kohler or equivalent
b) Toilets - Builder's choice
- Half Bath: One Sink included
- Main Bath: Two Sinks included
- Master Bath: Two Sinks included
- Fiberglass Tubs and Showers: White with Shower
Valve - Non-Optional
- Main Bath: 5' One-Piece Tub/Shower in White
- Master Bath: 3' or 4' Shower (size subject to house
plans) with 5' Whirlpool Tub
- Bathroom Faucets (5) and Fittings: Kohler or equivalent
- Kitchen Sink: Double Bowl Stainless Steel Self
Rimming
- Kitchen Faucet (1): Kohler or equivalent
NOTE: Any Plumbing Item(s) not available at time of
install will be replaced with Builder's Standard Item. Buyer will be refunded
upgrade cost at close.
Heating (2 Units - one in Basement
and one in Attic as Determined by House Plan):
- Forced Hot Air by Gas
- Consists of High-Efficiency Furnace
- Flue will be PVC and vented through the house
- All Supply Air Ducts will be insulated with vinyl
duct insulation
- Central Air Conditioning
Hot Water:
- Standard Hot Water Tank is 50-Gallon Capacity heated
by gas
Electrical:
- 200 AMP Service
- Utilities are Underground
- Pre-wired cable outlets will be installed in:
a) Family Room
b) All Bedrooms
- Telephone Jacks will be installed in:
a) Family Room
b) All Bedrooms
c) Kitchen
- Bedrooms and Living Room will have one switched
outlet
- Family Room will be pre-wired for an overhead fan
(only with vaulted ceilings)
- Circuit Breaker Box will be located in the Basement
- Two exterior GFI outlets:
a) One at Front of House
b) One at Rear of House
Electrical Features:
- Allowance: $1,500 to be chosen from Builder's Suppliers
- All Dining Room and Foyer Chandeliers which require
assembly are to be assembled prior to delivery (any extra assembly necessary
for installation will be billed to the customer at a rate of $50.00
per hour)
- Three standard white recessed lights in Kitchen
and one Switch will be standard
- Four standard white recessed lights in Family Room
and one switch will be standard
- One overhead light in Master Bedroom Walk-In Closet
is standard
- One exhaust fan with light, vented to the outside,
in each Bathroom
- One standard style, double flood over driveway
area
- Two electric garage door openers
- Central vacuum rough-in (3 heads)
NOTE: Any electrical item(s) not available at time of install will be
replaced with Builder's stock item. Buyer will be refunded upgrade cost.
Windows (Anderson or similar):
- Double-hung, vinyl insulated with built-in grills,
screens and feature dual tilt-ins and removable sashes
Doors:
- Interior: Standard will be masonite 4-panel hollow
core doors
- Exterior: Standard will be metal or fiberglass
insulated weather stripped doors
- Garage: Standard doors will be metal insulated
doors
Floorings:
- Hardwood Flooring: pre-finished premium Red Oak
3 / 4" with clear urethane finish
a) Dining Room
b) Kitchen
c) Foyer
d) Stairs
- Tile: Allowance of $6.50 per square foot including
installation to be chosen from designated supplier
a) Half Bath (floor only)
b) Upstairs Baths (floor only)
c) Master Bath (floor only)
- Carpeting: Allowance of $16.00 per square yard
including installation and padding to be chosen from Builder's designated
supplier
a) Family Room
b) Living Room
c) Master Bedroom
d) All Remaining Bedrooms
e) Upstairs Hallway
Kitchen:
- Allowance: $8,500 for cabinets and bath vanities
- Kitchen Cabinets and Hardware will be chosen from
Builder's supplier
- Countertop with Back Splash will be constructed
of Pionite or similar material included in cabinet allowance, wood returns
are extra, see schedule
Fireplace:
- One Zero Clearance, Gas Burning Fireplace with
Wood Mantle to be installed in the Family Room. Tile heath and sides
to be chosen from the Builder's supplier.
Bathrooms:
- Bathroom vanities & countertops are part of
the kitchen allowance above and are to be chosen at Builder's supplier
- Fixtures will be provided by the Builder
- There will be two full baths and one half bath
- One mirror to be provided in each bathroom to compliment
the size of the vanity - Buyer will provide the mirror for the half
bath
Interior Trim:
- Window and door trim will consist of 3 ½"
style molding
- Baseboard will be colonial style 5 ¼"
baseboard interior trim will be painted white with two coats Benjamin
Moore or equivalent, semi-gloss latex paint
- Handrail on interior stairs will be stained and
sealed
- Crown molding (optional), chair rail and wainscoting
in Dining Room will be painted with two coats Benjamin Moore, or equivalent,
semi-gloss latex paint
Interior Walls:
- Interior walls will be ½" blueboard
with plaster or drywall
- Paint will be two coats of Benjamin Moore flat
latex or equivalent
Ceilings:
- 8' Ceilings will be textured or smooth for additional
cost
- All ceilings will be white
Shelving:
- Standard ventilated closet shelving
Attic:
- Walk-up attic is available in most home designs,
must have gable roof
Driveway:
- Asphalt driveway. Size, shape and location of driveway
at Builder's discretion
Front Walkway:
- To Be Determined - still reviewing options
Landscaping:
- Builder will grade, loam, rake and seed where disturbed
to blend with the natural contour of the land. Backfilling, final shaping
of the lot, and trees to be cut or left standing, shall be left to the
discretion of the Builder
- Area around the house will be cleared as determined
by Builder. Builder is not responsible for the health or removal of
the existing trees
- Approximately 18 shrubs/decorative planting with
one specimen tree included in front of the house
- Location and design of landscaping is at Builder's
discretion
- Landscaper will be designated by Builder
Cleaning:
- The house and lot will be professionally cleaned
and ready for occupancy at the time of closing
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