Standard Features Typically Included in Normal Construction

This applies to our normal subdivision built construction & Standards Quoted per SF Price with Included Allowances 

EXTERIOR

·         Engineered Hardie Board siding where required for easy maintenance

·         Full gutters to aid in diverting water away from your home with splash blocks

·         Acme clay fired brick - Standard King sized brick (100% allowable coverage) (other sizes may be extra)

·         Stone accents (per plan) (per allowance)

·         Custom leaded glass or solid wood front entry doors (per plan) (per allowance)

·         White / Beige Vinyl insulated windows with double panel low E glass (divide lights included on front windows)

·         Garages with insulated steel doors (blocked,wired and trimmed for openers - included w/ 3 remotes)

·         Outside weatherproof electrical outlets per code

·         Coated radiant barrier OSB roof board for better attic energy efficiency

·         High quality 35 year fire resistant roof shingles with Leak Barrier and valley flashing

·         Ridge venting for maximum heat transfer from attic

·         Front, rear and side water faucets (per plan)

·         Cast limestone address plates

·         Exterior concrete (flatwork) includes 3/8" rebar for greater strength (per allowance)

·         All exterior concrete includes redwood control joints to help control cracking

·         Landscaping package (includes minimum foundation area and front / sides / rear sprinkler systems (typically 6 zones minimum), 18 pallets Bermuda sod located around front, sides and rear to protect foundation.Plant and landscape installation is included along the front of the home) (per allowance)

STRUCTURAL

·         All exterior walls framed at 16" centers, not 24"

·         Ceiling joists on 24" centers (per plan)

·         Computer engineered roof truss and ceiling joist systems

·         Precision structural carpentry with a total concern for quality

·         Pressure treated mud sill throughout, with exterior walls bolted to foundation

INTERIOR

·         Custom color painting  - accent color trim and additional accent color for rooms or box ceiling locations

·         Raised panel interior doors (classique style)

·         Custom trimworks throughout with extensive paint grade  crown molding and high baseboards in all family areas, accents, and custom touches thoughout (per plan)

·         Unique plant ledges and art niches (per plan)

·         Varied raised and/or boxed ceilings for added character to individual rooms (per plan)

·         Rounded corners and elegant archways throughout (per plan)

·         Drywall installed with screws and nails, to maximize holding strength

·         Custom hand texture in one room and additional accent area or 1/2 bath

·         Garages fully dry walled, taped, floated, textured, trimmed and painted

·         Spacious 10' ceilings on first level of all two story homes, all one story homes have 10' ceilings 

·         Privacy deadbolt locks on exterior doors

·         Long-life plush carpet with choice of colors and 1/2 inch pad (per allowance)

·         Generous Custom Lighting (per allowance)

·         Custom blown texturing of ceilings and walls

·         Protective ground fault interrupter circuits

·         Traditional open stairways combining stained and painted woodwork with ornamental iron (per plan) (per individual allowance)

·         Built-in shelves and/or cabinets in utility room (per plan)

·         Electric dryer connections in utility room with in wall dryer box 

·         Custom Ash wood, stain finished cabinetry throughout kitchen and baths (per allowance)

·         Pre-wired for full house networking and one room surround sound home theater wiring and additional patio location with volume control

·         Energy efficient custom recessed can lights (per plan) (these are not part of lighting allowance!)

·         Elegant decora light switches throughout

·         Prewire and trim for security systems (includes 2 keypads and all openings)

·         Full width vanity mirrors in all baths, master bath includes 3 inch beveled trim pieces

·         Elegant pedestal sink and decorative mirror in powder (per plan)

·         Hardwired smoke detectors

·         Fire rated 1/2" sheetrock throughout house. 5/8" sheetrock on all ceilings and garage common walls for added fire safety

·         Ample storage (per plan) – includes decking above garage attic area

·         Generous allowance for plumbing fixtures (per allowance)

·         Gas log fireplace, logs included, with brick or tile hearth and face (stone per plan and allowance)

KITCHEN

·         Custom Ash wood, stain grade cabinets with raised panel doors and glass face (per plan) (per allowance)

·         Large pantries with deep shelving (per plan)

·         Abundant storage space (per plan)

·         Solid surface countertops (3cm granite is standard - group 1)

·         GE stainless steel appliance package including dishwasher, cooktop (gas or electric) 30" double oven, microwave, and vent-a-hood (per allowance)

·         Garbage disposal

·         Stainless steel, double compartment, undermount sink with veg. sprayer (per allowance)

MASTER BATH and WET AREAS

·         Custom Ash wood, stain grade cabinets with raised panel doors (per allowance)

·         Oversized jetted tub (in master) with added insulation for better  control (per selection)

·         Separate oversized shower with glass surrounds (per plan)

·         Marble vanity tops with drop in sink bowls

·         Full tile flooring for all wet areas (per allowance)

WARRANTY AND VALUE ADDED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

·         Vanguard PEX manifold plumbing system with 25 year warranty

·         1-1/8" thick AVANTEC tongue and groove sub-flooring on all second levels nailed, screwed, and glued (per plan)

·         Combination engineered post tension cable stressed foundations with added steel support design with concrete piers (per engineer design)

·         Continual walk-through inspections during construction and before occupancy to assure satisfaction

·         On-site custom framing (not prefabrication)

·         Metal and plastic beads on all sheetrock corners

·         J bolt slab/wall anchors on all exterior walls

·         10 year Bonded Builder Home Warranty

·         Pretreatment of all foundation wood for mold and insects. Also includes 1 year free pest control, inside and out)

ENERGY EFFICIENT

·         Double-paned low E vinyl windows throughout (divide light windows on front)

·         Energy efficient recessed can lighting in designated areas

·         Energy saving Trane central heating and cooling systems in attic

·         Coated radiant barrier OSB roof board for better attic energy efficiency

·         High efficiency 13 + SEER , rated Trane  air conditioning systems with R-8 ducting

·         Energy-conserving insulation with polysealant around all exterior base plates, doors and windows to prevent air infiltration

·         Exterior thermal wrap of house to prevent air infiltration and energy loss

·         All windows exteriors sealed with vinyl tape for added moisture protection

·         Energy efficient water heater(s) (50 gal. capacity) (per plan)

·         R-13 blown fiberglass insulation in exterior walls

·         R-22 blown fiberglass in slope ceilings (per plan)  

·         R-38 blown fiberglass insulation in flat ceilings and attic

NOTE: Some lots may require additional or extensive dirtwork and grade modifications outside the normal expectations of a typical lot. This will be addressed on an individual basis and priced in per location. Additionally, some landscaping requirements may also be beyond the typical lot requirements (ie. setback from street, size of lot, or retaining walls), these will be addressed on an individual basis and priced in per location.

NOTE: Some lot engineering requirements may exceed normal engineering cost allowances and may require additional expense over and above original estimates. Price adjustments are subject to FINAL engineering requirements.

 NOTE: Septic systems, water meters, water wells, permits, and tap fees are not inlcuded in standard pricing. These are subject to individual requirements per building locations.

Product selections and standards may be substituted or changed without notice.