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Construction Specs

Construction Specifications for Your Home:

Foundation
  • Footing per code
  • Slab or Crawl Space Foundation
  • Foundation Vents per code
  • Vapor Barrier per code
  • Passive Radon Mitigation
Floor System
  • Dimensional lumber floor joist for crawl space
  • Advantech Sub floor
Exterior Walls
  • 2 x 6 Studs
  • 2 x 6 top and bottom plate
  • 2 x 4 interior walls
  • ZipBoard Sheathing with built in Vapor barrier and taped seams
  • Modern Framing Techniques including Thermal Bridging
Roof System
  • Framed Truss System
  • Zip Board Decking with taped Seams
  • Additional Felt Underlayment
  • Architectural Asphalt Shingle
  • Energy Star  Standing Seam Metal
Heating and Cooling
  • Mitsubishi High Efficiency
  • Ductless , Multi Zoned
  • Clothes Dryer Vent
  • Fresh Air Recovery Systems ( ERV) , Intake and Exhaust
  • Hood Vent for Range in Kitchen
  • Whole House Dehumidification
 Insulation
  • Standard increases in Insulation of current Building Code Requirements
  • R- 40 in Ceilings
  • R- 23 in Walls
  • R- 19 in Floor
  • Tight Building envelope from ground up
  • Options for additional Insulation Values
  • Privacy sound proofing in Master
Appliances
  • Whirlpool Energy Star (Stainless):
    * Refrigerator
    * Dishwasher
    * Microwave w/ Vent
    * High Efficiency Hybrid Hot Water Heater
Plumbing
  •  Fiberglass white shower, shower/tub combination
  • High Efficiency Elongated Toilets
  • Ice Maker Connection
  • Washer/Dryer Connection
  • Stainless Kitchen Sink
  • All Fixtures meet WATERSENSE specifications
Wiring
  • Complete Home LED Lighting
  • 200-Amp Service
  • Two Exterior Receptacles
  • One Phone Jack, Location TBD by Buyer
  • Receptacles in all rooms per code
  • Cable Connection in Living Room and Bedrooms
  • Smoke Alarms Per Code
  • Switched and Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan with Dimmable Light in Bedrooms and Common Living Space
  • Exhaust fan in all Bathrooms
  • Ground Fault Safety outlets per code
Interior Finishing
  • Sheetrock with two coats of paint
  •  Smooth Ceiling Finish
  • Solid core Doors in Bathrooms and Master Bedroom
  • Egg or Lever door Hardware
  • 5’’ Baseboard, 3’’ window casing (painted semi-gloss)
  • Flooring Options Include :
    *Quality Carpet with 6 lb. pad in Bedrooms
    *Yellow Pine or White Oak Hardwood Floors
    *Ceramic Tile in Baths
    *Vinyl Plank
  • High Quality Wood Cabinets in Kitchen with Soft Close Drawers
  • Level 1 Granite in Kitchen and Cultured Stone in Baths
  • MDF Shelves  in Master Closet
Exterior Finishes
  • Concrete Siding
  • Two Coats of Exterior Paint
  • Soffits with Soffit Vents ( options )
  • ENERGY STAR Rated Windows
  • Fiberglass Exterior Doors
  • Entrance Lights
  • Aluminum Gutters and Downspouts