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Excavation/Foundation

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Building permits obtained by builder

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Removal and replacement of topsoil 

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Rough & final grade of disturbed areas

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Gravel allowance for drive

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12 course block basement

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Weep holes every third block on first course

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Dura-wall wire mesh reinforcement

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Rod and pour every 8’ of basement wall

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Exterior & interior footer drainage tile w/ 2 cleanouts for clearing clogs

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Vented footer pipe fights against Radon gas

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Minimum of 18” of gravel backfill

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Vinyl clad basement windows with insulated glass & screens

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Front foundation brick wrap with weep holes 

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Tuff-N-Dri  waterproof system with 30-year warranty

   

Concrete/Service Lines

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3 ½” Concrete basement floor w/gravel base

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4” Concrete garage

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Concrete porch or entry per plan

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Concrete sidewalk to driveway

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17’ x 60’ concrete driveway (1020SF)

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Water/well & sewer/septic allowance

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80 Ft. of gas service line

bullet80 Ft. of underground electric service line

 

Rough Frame

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Oversized steel I-beam for wider spans to minimize support posts

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2" x 10" floor joists 16” on-center

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2"x 4" stud wall construction 16" on center 

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¾" O.S.B. tongue and groove sub floor (glued and nailed)

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7/16" O.S.B. exterior sheathing

 

Roofing

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Custom engineered roof trusses

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7/16" O.S.B. plywood roof sheathing

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Plywood clips

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30 yr. Dimensional roof shingles 

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Ice guard in all valleys, roof connections and around windows

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Shingle overlay ridge vent system

 

House Exterior

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Andersen maintenance free wood tilt-wash windows with full screens

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Dust-Free window grills in all front windows

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Therma-Truâ Smooth-Starä fiberglass exterior swing doors with dead bolts

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Sliding glass or French patio door per plan

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House wrap entire home exterior

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Alside premium vinyl siding w/limited lifetime guaranty

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Shutters or window wraps on front windows

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5" Seamless aluminum gutters and spouting

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Downspout run off installation allowance

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Vented aluminum soffits and fascia

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Poly vinyl maintenance-free porch post and rail per plan

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Raised panel insulated garage door

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Garage door opener

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Garage service door

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Garage walls & ceilings drywalled & textured

 

Drywall & Insulation

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1/2" Drywall on walls

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5/8" Fire code drywall on all ceilings 

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Custom stippled or knockdown ceiling finish

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Rolled texture finish in closets

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USG First Coat primer on all interior walls, plus 2 coats of high quality paint

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Air infiltration caulk & seal package

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R-10 Fiberglass exterior basement board

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R-13 Fiberglass insulation in walls

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R-38 Fiberglass insulation in ceilings

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R-30 Fiberglass insulation in cathedrals

 

House Interior

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Corian kitchen counter tops with stainless steel under mount sink

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Kraftmaid kitchen cabinets and vanities with raised panel doors & wood toe kicks

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Crown molding on top of kitchen cabinets

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Ceramic or hardwood foyer

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Crown molding in dining room

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Cased windows 

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Stair railing w/wood or wrought iron spindles

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Custom wood bench/locker per plan

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USG First Coat primer & 2 coats of high quality paint 

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Stained or painted woodwork 

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Raised panel Colonist interior doors or oak flush

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Generous flooring allowance

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Towel bar and paper holder in each bath

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Mirrors over all vanity sinks

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Allowance for range, range hood and dishwasher

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Wood burning or direct vent gas fireplace with custom wood mantle and raised hearth

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Vinyl coated shelving in all closets and pantries

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Nickel or brass door hardware

 

Electrical

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200 Amp electrical service

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GFI outlets in kitchen, and all baths

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Generous lighting allowance

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Two interior recessed lights

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Electric smoke detectors w/ battery backup

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Front door bell wiring

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Four category 5 telephone outlets

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Four RG6 speed cable outlets

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Two garage GFI outlets

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Two exterior GFI outlets

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Exhaust fans in all the baths

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Appliance hookups: range, range hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer

 

Plumbing/Mechanicals

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90+ efficient gas forced air furnace

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Central air conditioning sized per your plan

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Programmable digital thermostat

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Copper water lines

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Water line to the refrigerator

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Shut off valves at all sinks & commodes

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50-gallon high efficiency gas water heater with power vent or 80-gallon electric 

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Garden or corner tub w/ tile back splash per plan

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One-piece fiberglass shower/tub units

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Shower door per plan

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Fiberglass laundry sink/tub

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Pedestal sink or vanity cabinet in half bath

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Moenâ faucets

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Garbage disposal

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Two exterior frost proof faucets

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Hot and cold water faucet in garage

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Garage floor drain

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Basement floor drain

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Sump pump per code

 

Customer Service

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In house draftsman for fast & convenient plan customization

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In house selections coordinator for professional guidance with your choices

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Full time homeowner service department

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Complete construction debris removal

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Thorough cleaning prior to move-in

 

Warranties

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1-year workmanship and material

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Warranty returns after 3, 6 & 12 months

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30-year waterproof warranty on foundation

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Andersen 20-year warranty on glass, 10-year warranty on all other components

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Therma-Tru Doors 20 year full system warranty

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Kraftmaid limited lifetime warranty

 

    

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