Specifications

SITE WORK: includes all excavation, preparation, footings and foundations. Installation of the septic system to meet state and local codes. House location and tree clearing at builder’s discretion.

SEWER: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field, Septic System as per approved design

WELL: Drilled well, Private

FOUNDATION:
Footings: Concrete mix, 3000psi, 8″ x 16″ footings
Walls: Concrete mix, 3000 psi min., 8″ thickness
Cellar/Garage Floor: 4″ thick concrete floor, 3000 psi
Girder: Triple 2 x 12 or Micro Lams
Sills: 2 x 6 pressure treated applied over sill seal
Waterproofing: One coat of asphalt waterproofing
Footing: 3/4″ crushed stone under floor slab
Drains: 4″ PVC perimeter drain

FRAMING:
Exterior Walls: 2″ x 6″, 16″ on center
Sheathing: 7/16″ OSB plywood on all exterior walls
Building Paper: TYPAR or equivalent
Interior Walls: 2″ x 4″, 16″ on center
Plumbing Walls: 2″ x 6″, 16″ on center
Structural Partitions: 2″ x 6″, 16″ on center
Sub floor: 2″ x 10 floor joist, 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – glued and nailed (Advantech)
Underlayment: 3/8″ plywood – bathroom, kitchen (if applicable)
Strapping: 1st & 2nd floor ceilings
Drywall: 1/2″ except for 5/8″ fire code where required

SIDING:
Siding: Maintenance free Vinyl
Trim: Maintenance free aluminum

ROOFING:
Frame: Wood, 2″ x 10″, 16″ on center construction
Sheathing: 1/2″ fir plywood
Underlay: 3′ ice belt
Flashing: 8″ galvanized drip edge
Shingles: Architectural asphault shingles

INTERIOR DOORS AND TRIM:
Doors: Solid core masonite; 1-3/8″ thickness, 2 panel
Doors and Windows Trim: 3-1/2″ colonial style molding
Base Molding: 7-1/4″ colonial style molding 1st floor, 5-1/4 colonial style molding 2nd floor
Finish: Paint – two (2) coats – semi-gloss finish
Inside Closets: Closetmaid or eqivilent
Crown Molding: First floor
Chairrail/Wainscoating: Dining room and bathroom

WINDOWS:
Type: Paradigm Windows, Insulated Low E glass, vinyl removable sash, inside grills, outside full screens
Size and Number: Per plan submitted

ENTRANCES AND EXTERIOR:
Main Entrance: Steel door with large side lite windows
Garage Entrance: Attched or under w/ automatic openers
Basement Entrance: Back door into garage

CABINETRY: Solid wood cabinetry

STAIRS:
Main: Oak treads and pine riser, solid oak handrail and balusters
Basement: Plywood treads & risers
Exterior Front: Granite Stairs
Exterior Deck: Sized per plan, pressure treated frame and pressure treated decking

FINISHED FLOORS:
Oak: 2-1/4 red oak (1st floor)
Tile: Laundryroom and bathrooms
Carpet: Second and third floor finished spaces
Basement & Garage: 4″ poured concrete

PLUMBING:
Washer/Dryer: Hook -up on second floor as per plan
House Drains: PVC
Water Piping: Copper and PEX tubing
Sill Cock: Two (2) – front and rear of house (freeze proof)
WATER: Drilled Well
Plumbing fixtures: Styles selected by buyer
Counters will be solid granite – color selected by buyer

HEATING:
Type: Forced hot water by gas
Boiler/Furnace: Multi-zone, high proficiency
Storage Capacity: 80 Gallon tank with separate zone directly off furnace
Fuel Type: Propane gas

COOLING:
Multi-Zone Central Air: Roughed in only

ELECTRICAL WIRING:
Service: 200 AMP 40 circuit panel – Underground to house
Door Chimes: Two (2) – front doors & back garage door
Electrical Appliance Wiring: Washer/dryer, microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, compactor
All wiring per National Electric Code and/or local Building Code
Telephone & Network Jacks: Five (5) supplied
Cable TV Jacks: Seven (7) supplied
Recessed Lighting: As per plan, up to 20 cans
Garage Door Openers: Liftmaster or equivalent
Outside Floor Lights: to cover driveway area

INSULATION:
Ceiling: 9″ Fiberglass R30
Exterior Walls: 6″ Fiberglass R19
Cellar: 3-1/2″ Fiberglass R11

WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS:
Front Walkway: Cobblestone pavers 4′ wide, design per builder and customer
Driveway: Paved – 3″ thickness, 14′ wide, 10″ gravel base, parking/turn pad at garage

OTHER ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS:
Landscaping: Builder will loam, rake & seed all disturbed areas
Shrub Plantings: Builder will provide 15 shrub plantings
Retaining Walls: as required using onsite materials / rocks to support garage/driveway entrance

Note: The above data is for general information only, each new homeowner will be given a formal detailed specification document outlining the complete specifications for their specific home design and project plan.