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Standard Building Specifications

as of January 1, 2007

     

Foundation
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28" average height continuous block crawlspace

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Piers spaced as per code

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8"x16" Foundation vents

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Basements available on all plans with poured concrete walls.

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Stuccoed Block on Crawlspace foundations.

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Floor System

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Wood I-Beam Floor System with Lifetime Warranty.  Sized per plan Specifications.

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3/4" Tongue and Groove Flooring.  T&G Advantech with 50 year Warranty.

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Floors are both glued and screwed down to help eliminate squeaks.

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Exterior and Interior Walls

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Studs:  #2 SPF KD stud-grade of premium quality spaced as 16" on center.

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Plate material:  #2 KD Bottom and top plates

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Load-bearing headers: dbl 2x10's

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Corner bracing: 4x8 x 7/16" OSB sheathing for extra strength.

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Wall sheathing: 4x8 x 7/16" OSB sheathing for extra strength.

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House Wrap on Exterior walls included.

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Roof System

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Pre-engineered roof trusses with #2 SYP KD top and bottom cords.

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Stick built #2 KD roof rafters and joists 16" on center on 1 1/2 story homes.

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Roof sheathing is 7/16 APA cert. exterior OSB.

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15 lb roof felt on all plans.

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30  year architectural shingles  available in several  colors.

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Shingle-over Vent -A- Ridge ventilation system ( Energy Efficient)

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Bonus Rooms

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Optional or standard 100% finished as per plans.

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Unfinished bonus:  Heated, insulated and prewired on select plan (Pinehurst)

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Optional plumbing, sheetrock, trim, paint, carpet and vinyl are available at additional cost.

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Exterior Finish

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Premium Cedar-Max Thermal back insulated vinyl siding (R-4) with Lifetime Warranty.

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Hardi-plank cement siding available at additional cost

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Peachtree Double insulated all vinyl windows with tilt sash (vinyl windows help eliminate sweating).

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Optional Double paned insulated wood windows available.

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Peachtree Dent resistant Fiberglass insulated Exterior with adjustable thresholds.

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High quality "Schlage" doorknobs and locks.

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Steel insulated overhead garage doors

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Aluminum seamless gutters with baked on enamel coating.

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Railings on porches with 5' turned post.   

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Heat and Air System

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Bryants's "Total Comfort System"  High-Efficiency Puron Heat Pump.   Environment friendly with a 13.0 average seer rating, 10 year Compressor warranty and a 5 year Parts warranty.

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Dual (2) zoned systems on larger multi-floor Homes

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Gas Furnace with central air also available.

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All ducts are insulated

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Bath fans and clothes dryer vents.

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All homes are built to meet or exceed the values set forth by the Good Cents Home Program.

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Electrical

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200 amp panel on total electric homes.

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Pre-wire for 4 double flood lights

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Includes (4) phone Jacks.

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Two Weather proof exterior outlets.

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Crawl space and attic light.

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Brace and wire bedrooms for fans/lights

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Pre-wired for garage door opener.

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Plenty of outlets in all rooms.

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Generous light allowance (.40 cents per S.F of HVAC finished area) with ceiling fan, door chime and smoke detectors.

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Insulation

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Meets or exceeds Good Cents

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R-38 Blown Cellulose ceiling insulation

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R-13 environment friendly blown Cellulose wall insulation(R-19 total with insulated wall sheathing.)  26% greater overall energy efficiency with better thermal performance, fire safety, sound control, moisture resistance, higher density and less air infiltration.

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R-19 Floor insulation

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Insulation Baffles in attic.

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Continuous outer wall insulation.

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High Efficiency Air infiltration seal included

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Plumbing

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Complete per plans with CPVC plastic water lines.

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Optional copper lines available

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PVC plastic waste lines

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50 gallon electric water heater

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Quality lifetime Delta washerless lever-style faucets.

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8" deep stainless steel kitchen sink with heavier gauge Stainless steel.

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Fiberglass garden tubs and showers in most plans.

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One piece fiberglass tub/shower

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China lavoratories and commodes

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Elongated commodes

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Ice-maker hook up.

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Two outside water faucets.

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Shut-off valves included on all plumbing fixtures(includes showers, garden tubs, tub/showers, etc.)

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Optional Fireplaces
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Quality double wall steel fireplaces.

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Energy-saving outside air combustion

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Double wall, air cooled chimney system.

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Interior Finish

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Ceilings are 1/2" sheetrock with textured finish.

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Solid oak faced cabinets with oak crown moulding, hidden hinges and adjustable shelves.

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Rolled edge Formica countertops with 4" backsplash.

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Custom Square edge on selected plans.

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Optional solid surfacing available

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Furniture finish in several colors.

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Solid wood col. int. trim (paint grade)

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3 1/4" solid wood moulded baseboard

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Raised six panel HC interior doors.

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Quality Sherwin Williams or Duron Paint

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Quality 100% nylon, stain protection, scotch-guarded carpet w/6lb pad

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Mannington  Interflex, No-wax vinyl Floor.

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Hardwood Floors available at additional  cost.

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Bathroom Vanity Mirrors are same width as the Vanity Countertops.

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Optional fireplace finish in Marble, Brick, Stacked stone, or Face Stone surround and a wood mantel.

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Appliances

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Kenmore 30" self-cleaning radiant top range

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Kenmore Microwave/Fan hood (non-vented) included on most plans.  Or Jenn-Air Downdraft Electric Range included on selected plans.

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Kenmore 24" dishwasher with 5 cycles and 3 levels of washing.

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Warranty

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Comprehensive warranty on entire home.

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Foundations

 Floor System

Exterior and Interior Walls

Roof System

Bonus Room

Exterior Finish

Heating and Air Conditioning

Electrical

Insulation

Plumbing

 Fireplaces

Interior Finish

Appliances

Warranty