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