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true carpentry
standards we build by
Foundations and Concrete:
- Outside footer drains with sump pump or 50 ft of runoff pipe
- Inside footer drain to allow for the possible need of radon removal or rising water table
- 3 inches average base under basement concrete
- 4 inches of concrete in basement floor
- 8 inches poured concrete steel reinforced walls
- Damp Proof foundation waterproofing guaranteed 10 years
- Floor drains in basement and garage
Framing:
- 2x6 studs 16 inches on center, exterior walls
- 2x4 studs 16 inches on center, interior walls
- 2x10 or TJI floor joists16 inches on center (depending upon requirements of the house)
- 3/4 inch tongue and groove Advantec flooring glued and nailed with a 50 year warranty
- 7/16 OSB sheeting on all exterior walls
- Trusses 24 inches on center with 7/16 OSB
- 30 yr rated Owens Corning shingles
- Continuous ridge vent
- Alcoa Quest vinyl siding
- Continuous aluminum gutters
Windows and Doors:
- BEST double hung windows “Gold Series” with low E glass and screen and full lifetime warranty
- Thermatrue steel insulated exterior doors
- Steel insulated garage doors, electric openers, remotes and keyless entry pad (clopay Premium Series)
Insulation:
- Sill sealer
- R-38 ceilings (vaulted ceilings R-30)
- R-25 exterior walls in living space areas
- R-19 garage walls and ceiling
- R-13 basement studded walls (unfinished)
- Polyurethane sprayed in walls to increase energy efficiency
- True carpentry is a “Energy Star Builder” (Increases home value, ensures the customer they have a energy efficient home and homeowners receive a tax credit)
Electric and Plumbing:
- Heat pump, forced air with A/C (we recommend you consider Geo Thermo)
- Range hood (none vented)
- Washer and dryer hookup with dryer vent
- 2 outside GFI electric receptacles
- 200 AMP service
- Smoke detectors wired direct with battery backup
- Bathroom exhaust fans vented to exterior
- 5 phone jacks
- 5 cable TV jacks
- Lighting fixture allotment
- Mirrors in bathrooms
- 50 gallon electric water heater
- One piece tub and shower units
- Front and rear frost free spigots
- Waterline for ice maker
- Manablock with PEX plumbing (longer life with more convenience)
Interior Finish:
- A variety of name brands of kitchen cabinets and vanities
- Drywall glued and nailed
- Formica or other solid surface counter tops with backsplash in kitchen
- Vinyl or tiled flooring in bathrooms and kitchen
- Floor covering allowance to suit your tastes and budget
- Paint grade base and casing trim (colonial style)
- Walls painted with 1 coat primer and 1 coat low sheen enamel paint (washable)
- Turned stained handrail to second floor
- Vinyl coated shelving (many options available)
- Allotment for cabinets and countertops to give freedom of choice
- Colonist raised 6 panel interior doors
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