Standard Specifications

When It Comes To Standard Specifications, We SET The Standard!
Site Work:

• Clearing and excavation of homesite, (inc. approx. 30’ around home perimeter) septic & well areas, and driveway
• Logs hauled and tops chipped
Stumps buried at furthest point available away from foundation (hauling extra)
• 8” deep x 20” wide footer (below frostline) with twin steel reinforcement rods around entire perimeter
10” wide poured concrete walls 8’ high (full foundation) or 8” wide poured walls 4’ high (crawlspace) walls damp-proofed below grade
• 8” pressure treated sill plate w/anchor straps/bolts every 6’ as per code
Concrete floor 4” @ 3500 lb. Fiber reinforced over 6”-10” stone w/vapor barrier inc. min. 4 hopper-style windows (full foundation) or 10” stone base w/vapor barrier, vents, and access panel (crawlspace)
Interior and exterior foundation drains
Interior foundation drain to sub-pump (included) and connected to radon pipe
Exterior foundation drain up to 30’ from home to grade
• Drains covered with crushed stone and hay
• 75’ driveway with minimum 6” shale base, 2” modified stone
• Pre-cast concrete steps at front entrance/ up to 3 risers or pressure treated steps w/landing
10’ x 12’ pressure treated rear deck
2 exterior hosebibs w/frost-free spigots
• Seamless gutters and leaders
• Backfill and grade w/existing soil (raking/landscaping or additional topsoil by owner).
• An on-site dumpster is used for debris and trash….we don’t turn your homesite into a landfill

Exterior

2” x 10” floor joists @ 16” O.C. w/double perimeter sidewall –OR- system 2000 floor truss system (greater strength and higher basement ceiling height)
• Joist hangers on mating wall floor joists w/solid block bridging
2” x 6” exterior walls @ 16” O.C.
• R-19 wall insulation
2” x 4” interior walls @ 16” O.C.
• 8” marriage wall (doubled 2” x 4”)
• 7/16” OSB wall sheathing/ all seams caulked
• 3/4" OSB tongue and groove floor decking
• Roof truss system @ 16” O.C.
R-38 blown-in ceiling insulation w/vapor barrier
• 1/2" OSB roof sheathing w/”H” clips
Ply Dry shingle underlayment (less seams than felt paper)
• Ice and Water shield eaves and valleys
30 year architectural shingles (most models)
• Vinyl thermopane windows w/screens, grids and “Low-E” glass
• Steel insulated entry doors
• Sliding Patio doors as per plan
• White, Brass or Nickel torch lights at front & rear doors (as per plan)
• Certainteed 4/4 or 5/5 vinyl siding w/lifetime warranty over exterior house wrap
• Vented vinyl soffits all overhangs w/ridge vent roof system
• Shutters front side of home (paneled or louvered)

Interior

• 8’ or 9’ ceiling height (as per model)
• 1/2" drywall throughout
• 5/8” drywall ceilings throughout
• White wood colonial molding package inc. jambs/sills
• White 6 panel interior doors
• Dupont stain-protected 25 oz. Carpet w/5.5 oz. Rebond padding
• Armstrong vinyl flooring all wetrooms
• Wire shelf system (all closets & pantries)
• MRS stair railing package (oak) per plan
• Ceiling lights styles and locations as per plan

Kitchen

• Oak cabinets/drawers w/adjustable shelves-dual roller guides & concealed hinges
• Formica countertop w/4” backsplash
• 8” deep stainless steel sink
• Moen single lever faucet w/spray
• GFI wired kitchen receptacles

Baths

• Fiberglass tubs/showers
• Garden tubs/corner tubs as per plan
• Moen single lever faucets (anti-scald shower)
• Power vent ceiling fans/lights
• Porcelain or Cultured marble vanities as per plan
• Beveled mirror & chrome sconce light over all vanities
• Panel oak cabinetry

Utilities

52 gallon energy saving water heater (most models)
• 200 amp main service w/circuit breaker protection
• GFI receptacles at exterior doors
• PVC drain lines
Pex (superior to copper) water lines
• AC/DC smoke detectors all bedrooms
• Water shut-off valves throughout
• Door chimes front and rear door (most models)
Full 10 year structural warranty!!

We build your home as if it were our own!!