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Standard Features

Foundation |  Framing |  Roofing |  Insulation |  Windows |  Exterior Doors |  Plumbing |  Heating & A/C |  Electrical |  Drywall |  Exterior Finishes |  Interior Finishes |  Security

FOUNDATION

A. FOUNDATION FOOTING: A continuous poured concrete footing with 3000 psi standard mix concrete to a minimum depth of 12" and a minimum width of 20". Reinforced with #4 rebar.

B. WALLS
Poured Basement Walls: 3,000 psi concrete. The minimum standard basement wall height is 8 feet (+/- 6") from the basement slab to the bottom of the first floor framing.

C. CONCRETE SLABS
  1. Basement: Smooth finished 3000 PSI concrete reinforced with fibermesh, micromesh, or 4" welded wire mesh over a poly vapor barrier. Grade beams located and reinforced per plan. There are no control joints.
  2. Garage: Smooth finished 3000PSI concrete reinforced with fibermesh, micromesh, or 4" welded wire over a poly vapor barrier. There is a water break at the garage door(s).
D. WATERPROOFING: Basement: Polymer-modified asphalt membrane; 4" slotted drain pipe installed at the base of the foundation, covered with # 57 stone and run to daylight.

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FRAMING

A. SILL PLATE: Pressure treated lumber rated for the contact with masonry and anchored to the foundation with straps, anchor bolts or approved mechanical fasteners.

B. FLOOR JOIST & BAND: Engineered floor trusses.

C. SUB FLOOR: 3/4" ASE plywood or 3/4" Advantech engineered plywood. Floors are glued, nailed and screwed.

D. WALLS: "Standard and better" grade or equivalent studs spaced maximum of 16" on center with a double top plate. Nine-foot first floor height and 8' second floor height. Walls are braced with metal "T" wind bracing and/or 7/16" OSB at corners.

E. SHEATHING: 7/16" OSB where required for bracing.

F. CEILING / ROOF: Engineered trusses or "stick-built" roof depending on plan.

G. ROOF DECKING: 7/16" OSB with plywood clips.

H. BORACARE: Termite treatment spray.

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ROOFING

A. UNDERLAYMENT: #15 asphalt impregnated felt.

B. SHINGLES: Class A fire rated, Atlas Chalet 3-tab self-sealing shingles with a 25 year rating, or better.

C. VENTILATION: Ventilation will be provided by roof vents, combined with continuous soffit vents.

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INSULATION

A. R-13 BATTS: Exterior walls, walls adjacent to unheated spaces and the interior fireplace walls.

B. R-19 BATTS: Floor systems of finished rooms over unfinished basements and garages; cantilevered floors, bay floors and sunporch floors; knee walls in bonus rooms; sloped ceilings; attic areas with flooring and walkboards and attic areas that are inaccessible for blown insulation after drywall insulation.

C. R-30 BLOWN: Attic spaces over flat ceilings.

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WINDOWS

A. OPERATIONAL: Double hung, Low E insulated glass, wood tilt-out sash for easy cleaning, and full window screens with aluminum frames.

B. ARCHITECTURAL WINDOWS, SIDELIGHTS AND TRANSOMS: Insulated glass in a wood fixed-sash.

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EXTERIOR DOORS

A. GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS:
  1. Garage Doors: flat panel doors
  2. Openers: One transmitter per parking bay. Each door is equipped with a photo-sensor.
B. FRONT DOOR: 3/0 x 6/8 fiberglass six panel door with simulated wood grain. White weather stripping and adjustable aluminum threshold.

C. SIDE AND REAR DOOR: Insulated fiberglass doors with Low E insulated tempered glass.

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PLUMBING

A. WATER DISTRIBUTION: Interior lines are C.P.V.C. Exterior supply is polyethylene.

B. DRAINAGE AND WASTE: Non-corrosive Schedule 40 PVC. Public sewer.

C. FIXTURES:
  1. Water Heater: 50-gallon gas or electric, quick recovery.
  2. Toilets: 1.6 gallon water saver; elongated front.
  3. Kitchen Sink: stainless steel undermount sink, 60/40 double bowl
  4. Powder Room Lavatory: White china pedestal base and 18" white china bowl with upturned edge (mirror not included)
  5. Secondary Tubs: Americast (except terrace level, which is fiberglass)
  6. Vanity Tops: white cultured marble top with integral sink and soap ring.
  7. Master Tub: 6' jetted acrylic white depending on floor plan
  8. Master Shower: 48"x42" white acrylic pan
  9. Garbage Disposal: In-Sink-Erator or Waste King 1/ 3 HP
D. FAUCETS AND TRIMS:
  1. Kitchen: Moen chrome single lever with sprayer and soap dispenser
  2. Powder Room: Moen chrome 8" spread, Castleby
  3. Secondary Baths: Moen chrome 4" mini-spread, Castleby
  4. Master Bath: Moen chrome 8" spread, Castleby
C. MISCELLANEOUS:
  1. Two exterior hose bib.
  2. Refrigerator icemaker and washing machine connection
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

A. FURNACES: Carrier heat pump system and gas furnace, per plan

B. COMPRESSORS: Carrier electric compressor with a 13 SEER rating.

C. THERMOSTATS: Electronic thermostats for each system.

D. GAS LINES: Schedule 40-steel "black pipe."

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ELECTRICAL

A. MATERIALS: All materials are UL approved and meet or exceed National Electric Code specifications.

B. SERVICE PANEL: 150 AMP.

C. RECEPTACLES: White; GFCI as required by code.

D. SWITCHES: White, Decora style.

E. CABLE TV: RG 6 Pre-wired in all bedrooms and family room.

F. PHONE LINES: CAT 5 standard in kitchen, family room, all bedrooms and terrace level. All phone lines are "home runs."

G. SMOKE DETECTORS: 110 V electrical with 9V battery backup. Wired in series.

H. LIGHT FIXTURES: Allowance of $1,400 for interior selections only.

I. CAN LIGHTS: Can lights standard in kitchen and over fireplaces.

J. CEILING FANS: Pre-wired in family room, living/keeping room, and all bedrooms. The lighting allowance includes a maximum of two fans installed.

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DRYWALL

A. WALLBOARD: 1/2" USG or equivalent gypsum board; nailed, screwed and glued.

B. FINISH: Rucco or equivalent sheetrock mud. Smooth finish throughout.

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EXTERIOR FINISHES

A. BRICK: Pre-selected all brick exteriors.

B. CORNICE & TRIM: Pre-primed fascia boards, soffit and corner boards. Bed mold.

C. PAINT: Duron exterior latex or equivalent on all exterior trim.

D. DECK: Pressure treated #2 pine; handrail included.

E. PATIO: Depending on the plan.

F. GUTTERS: Pre-painted aluminum sized according to roof layout and pitch.

H. SOD & LANDSCAPING: Standard Bermuda sod.

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INTERIOR FINISHES

A. CABINETS:
  1. Secondary Baths-white 36" high
  2. Kitchen and Master Bath- choice of stained oak, natural oak, stained maple, natural maple or all white. Wall cabinets are 36"-42" per plan
B. COUNTER TOPS:
  1. Vanities - white cultured marble with soap rings
  2. Kitchen - Granite 3cm. Choice of five standard colors (level 1)
C. TRIM:
  1. 4' Crown throughout first floor (except on vaulted ceilings)
  2. 371 casing on first and second floor doors and windows
  3. Craftsman style judges panel in dining room
  4. 5 1/4" "Speed base" on first floor; base on terrace and second floor throughout
  5. Doors: 7' six-panel, smooth finish masonite doors
  6. 1-piece 4" crown in upstairs hallway
  7. 356 casing and 3 1/4" base inside of closets and garage
D. CERAMIC TILE: All tile is run straight as standard. Allowances given for the following areas:
  1. Master Bath: Shower walls, tub deck and floor
  2. Secondary Baths: Shower walls and floors (except terrace level bath, which is a fiberglass unit)
  3. Laundry Room: Floor
  4. Kitchen: Backsplash
E. PAINT: Duron latex enamel for trim and Duron latex flat on walls and ceilings. White ceilings are standard and main body of the home can be selected from a list of colors provided by the builder (the top two colors on the paint wheel, except for bold colors, are complimentary).

F. LOCKS: Schlage knobs and deadbolts.

G. FLOOR COVERING:
  1. Hardwood Floors: Standard 3/4" red oak tongue and groove strip flooring (#1 or better) job finished. Standard on entire first floor with 15# felt vapor barrier.
  2. Carpet: Allowance of $14.50/sq. yard (carpet, 6# pad, and installation).
H. APPLIANCES: 30" stainless gas stove; 30" stainless microwave; and stainless dishwasher.

I. FIREPLACES: 36" fireplace with gas logs. Standard marble surround available or $3 tile allowance. Alternate colors and styles available. May vary from plan to plan.

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SECURITY SYSTEM

Standard home security system that includes:
  1. Two keypads
  2. One internal siren
  3. Contacts on all windows and exterior doors on the first floor and basement levels
Activation of the security monitoring contract is the responsibility of the homeowner.

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