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CONSTRUCTION |
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Features |
Benefits |
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Certaineed
“Form-A-Drain” drain tile system |
Double
Chambered drain for greater capacity, rigid, less likely to
kink or clog |
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Steel
reinforced poured concrete foundation walls |
Stronger
than Block or un-reinforced concrete walls, above code |
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2 x 6
Exterior walls |
Stronger,
greater insulation capacity |
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Engineered
floor I-joints spaced 16” O.C. |
Stronger,
straighter and more consistent than 2 x 10’s, tighter
spacing means less deflection, stiffer floors |
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Upgrade ¾”
OSB subfloors glued and screwed to joists |
More
resistant to moisture, more stable system for sturdier
quieter floors |
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Componentized construction |
Floor and
wall systems built indoors in perfect conditions with
in-house engineering, more efficient, less time lumber
exposed to elements |
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Engineered
roof trusses with ½” OBS sheathing |
More plys than 7/16" means
stiffer, less likely to telegraph through shingles |
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Pre-primed
"Hardi-Plank" Siding and "Miratec" corner Boards and Facia
with "Vulkem" caulking |
Composition
products will stay straighter, won't crack or warp, holds
paint and caulk much longer than wood |
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INSULATION |
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Features |
Benefits |
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Full
height closed cell foam R-5 foundation insulation |
Most
basement heat loss is in top 8” of foundation, closed cell
resists moisture and maintains R value |
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Fiber-cement coated top 1st of exterior
foundation insulation |
Durable,
won’t crack like plaster coating |
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R-21
exterior wall insulation/R-44 ceilings |
Higher R
value than R-19, won’t compress in 2 x 6 stud cavity and
loose R value |
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½”
insulated sheathing |
Additional
insulation, thermal block to wall studs helps prevent
warping |
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Protecto
“Premium” sill sealer |
Adheres to
foundation, thicker, stops more air and insect infiltration |
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Complete
exterior "Tyvek"
house wrap |
Increases
efficiency of insulation, complete exterior covered for
moisture protection |
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Norco
extruded aluminum, wood frame, Low-E, Argon gas filled,
insulated windows |
Extruded
aluminum creates thermal break and won't dent as easily.
Additional R value with
Low-E and Argon gas |
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MECHANICALS |
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Features |
Benefits |
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50 Gallon
water heater |
vs. 40
gallon |
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"LuxAire"
90% efficient gas furnace |
High
efficiency, lifetime heat exchanger warranty |
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"LuxAire"
13SEER central air
conditioner |
High
efficiency unit matching furnace |
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Programmable thermostats |
Comfort
and energy savings |
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200 Amp /
40 Circuit service |
vs. 40
Circuit. Needed on today's larger homes |
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"Pex" type
water supplies |
Quieter,
higher water pressure |
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AMENITIES |
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Features |
Benefits |
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Extra
wide 5" MDF Base Moldings |
vs.
smaller base moldings |
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Extra
wide 3-1/4" MDF Window and Door Casings |
vs.
smaller casings |
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Solid
Core Masonite Doors in Owner's choice of style |
Sturdier than hollow core doors. Won't shrink, panels
won't spit |
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"Schlage"
Lever style door handle hardware in Owner's choise of finish
with matching hinges |
Upgrade door hardware already included |
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Select or better grade
hardwood floors in flyer, kitchen and dinette |
Top quality wood floors in
Owner's choice of oak or yellow birch |
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Raised panel cabinets in
Owner's choice of oak or maple |
Plywood sides, dovetail
joints on drawers, epoxy glides, solid wood doors |
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"Kohler" kitchen and bath
fixtures and faucets |
Style and quality |
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"Stonecast" solid surface
kitchen countertops with molded integral sink |
vs laminate. Easy
care, easy clean |
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Generous carpet allowance |
Choice of carpets above
normal builder's grade |
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Aluminum storm door with
insulated glass, aluminum storm panels on sidelights |
Won't warp like wood
storms. Includes storms for sidelights for insulation
and protection |
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Seamless aluminum gutters
with 4" downspouts |
Bake enamel color finish,
4" downspouts carry more water for better drainage |
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3-Car Garage, minimum
22ft. deep |
vs 2-Car or shallow car
stalls |
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Complete site clean-up
during construction, dumpsters, portable toilets and
maid-clean upon completion |
Move-in condition |
