FOUNDATION
• Footings: 10" x 20" 3000 lb poured concrete
• Walls: 10" 3000 lb poured concrete
• Exterior walls damp-proofed to meet local building codes.
• Foundation drain will be installed; location and direction will be the Builder's choice.
SUPERIOR 2 x 6 FRAMING
• The grade of lumber will be #2 or better and kiln dried.
• Size of timber will meet or exceed local building requirements.
• Exterior walls: 2"x6" construction, 16" on center.
• Interior wall: 2"x4" construction, 16" on center.
• Sills, 2" x 6" Pressure Treated.
• Floor joists: 2" x 10"; 16" on center.
• Roof rafters: 2" x10"; 16" on center.
ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION
• 2" x 6" Construction allows superior energy efficient insulation through out.
• Ceiling: R-30 Blown-in fiberglass
• 2' vent at eve.
• Perimeter Ceiling at eve: R-30 unfaced fiberglass batts.
• Tray/Cathedral Ceiling: R-30
• Garage Ceiling: R-19 unfaced batts.
• Garage Ceiling Blockers - R-19 unfaced batts.
• Basement Ceiling: R-19 unfaced.
• Basement Blockers and Runners: R-19 unfaced.
• Exterior Walls: R-19 unfaced Poly
• Garage/House Walls: R-1 9
• 1st floor and 2nd floor stairway: R-13
SHEATHING
• Roof:1/2" CDX Plywood
• Floors: 3/" tongue and groove underlayment
• Exterior Walls: '/2" OSB Sheathing
ROOFING
• Roofing material will be asphalt shingles, architectural style.
• Manufacturer of shingles will be the Builder's choice.
• Shingles used will carry a twenty-five (25) year limited factory warranty.
• Roof will have premium-grade roof vents to ensure ultimate ventilation.
• Featuring 8" Drip Edge, lee & Water Shield.
LOW MAINTENANCE SIDING
• Premium grade low maintenance vinyl siding.
• Choice of colors will be supplied from Builder's standard samples.
• Corner boards will be white, fluted style.
• Siding applied over Tyvek or Typar house wrap.
• Vinyl shutters will be installed on front of house only.
• Exterior trim painted with Benjamin Moore or equivalent paint. (Garage door trim and exterior doors.)
FRONT STEPS
• Pre-cast front steps will be as per plan.
• The step will begin at the finished landscape grade and go to one step below the front door level.
DECK
• 12'x12' pressure treated deck built of pressure treated wood with concrete bases for
• Support Columns
• Hand rails and balustrade to meet local building codes.
• One set of pressure treated stairs will lead from the deck to the backyard landscaped elevation.
PLUMBING
• PVC and copper piping
• 1" water supply to house
• Washer and dryer hook-up including dryer vent.
• Two exterior sill cocks; one at front and one at rear of house.
• Water - private well
• Sewer - private septic
PLUMBING FIXTURES
• Toilets: Gerber or equivalent (white)
• 1st floor half bath: pedestal sink
• Fiberglass tubs and showers: Lasco or equivalent (white)
• Main bath: 5' one piece tub/shower
• Master bath: 4' shower stall (Whirlpool in Wentworth and Kensington model)
HEATING
• Heat type: Forced hot air by propane gas, with air conditioning
HOT WATER
• 50-gal tank -propane gas fired
CEILINGS
• Ceilings will be drywall with a white "light texture" finish or similar texture.
• Ceiling height will be approximately 9' on first floor and 8' on second floor
ELECTRICAL
• 200 Amp Service
• Utilities are underground
• Telephone jacks will be installed: one each in Kitchen, Family Room and all bedrooms.
• Pre-wired cable outlets will be installed: one each in Kitchen, Family Room and all Bedrooms.
• Bedrooms, Family Room and Living Room will have one (1) switched outlet or ceiling light in each.
• Circuit breaker box will be located in basement.
• Two (2) exterior GFI outlets; one at front and one at rear of house.
• Doorbell control at front and rear of house.
• Smoke detectors to be installed, as per Town Code.
ELECTRICAL FIXTURES
• Light allowance--$1,200.00
• All Dining room and Foyer chandeliers, which require assembly, are to be assembled prior to delivery. (Any extra assembly necessary for installation will be billed to the customer at a rate of $55.00 per hour.)
• Six (6) standard white recessed lights in Kitchen on one switch will be standard.
• One (1) exhaust fan, vented to the outside, in each bathroom.
• One (1) standard style, double flood over driveway area and one (1) standard style, double flood over rear yard area.
WINDOWS
• Windows will be double-hung vinyl insulated with screens and built-in grills featuring dual tilt-ins and removable sashes.
• Kitchen window will be a casement style window.
DOORS
• Interior: Standard will be masonite six (6) panel doors (hollow core).
• Exterior: Standard will be steel insulated and weather stripped doors.
GARAGE
• Standard garage doors will be metal insulated doors with door openers.
FLOORING
• Flooring Allowance: Hardwood Dining Room, Foyer, Staircase, 20 YD for remaining.
KITCHEN
• Cabinet and Countertop Allowance $10,000
• Appliance Allowance - Exhaust venting not included - $2,200.00 (including start-up)
• Builder will install plumbing for gas range
INTERIOR TRIM
• Window and door trim will consist of 2 1/2" colonial style molding. Baseboard will be colonial style approximately 3 1/2" in height. Interior trim will be painted same as walls with Benjamin Moore paint, or equivalent, semi-gloss latex paint (wall and trim color to be the same through out).
• Handrail on interior stairs will be clear polyurethane sealed.
• Stairs will have oak treads and pine risers.
INTERIOR WALLS
• Interior walls will be drywall.
• Paint will be Benjamin Moore, or equivalent. (Latex flat) off white Garage to be drywall only - no paint.
FIREPLACE
• Propane Gas Fireplace with Marble surround & wood mantle
SHELVING
• Standard ventilated closet shelving, one row of shelving in each closet, four rows of shelving in bathroom linen closets.
DRIVEWAY
• Asphalt driveway to consist of one coat of asphalt over a gravel base. Size, shape and location of driveway is at Builder's discretion.
LANDSCAPING
• Builder will grade, loam, rake and seed disturbed area to blend with the natural contour of the land. Backfilling, final shaping of the lot, trees to be cut or left standing, shall be left to the discretion of the Builder. Area around the house will be cleared as determined by Builder. Builder is not responsible for the health or removal of the existing trees. Approximately 8 shrubs/decorative plantings included in front of house and/or garage. (Location and design of landscaping at Builders discretion.) Landscaper will be designated by Builder.
