Building Standards

General

Comprehensive design/budget consultation
Professional landscape design
Wind load and structural engineering provided
Certified and sealed survey and site plan
Architectural review submittals (does not include review fees)
Surveys: boundary, stake-out, foundation, finished floor elevation and final
Building permit
Density/compaction certified min. 95%
2-10 year structural warranty
Control joints in concrete to control random cracking
Liability and workman’s compensation insurance
Energy efficiency calculations

Site Work

$2,000.00 tree, shrub & mulch allowance
Up to 4,000 sq. ft. St. Augustine turf
Up to 4 zone irrigation system designed to be compatible with the landscape design
Clearing allowance $2,000.00
Fill dirt allowance $2,000.00
Erosion and tree protection barriers at natural areas
Final grading per design to allow positive natural drainage
Termite treatment with renewable bond
6 ml thick visqueen vapor barrier with sealed seams and penetrations
Steel reinforced foundation utilizing 3000 PSI fiber mesh concrete
Concrete walkways (up to 4’ wide) and 16’ wide driveways to 25’ from road to garage

Exterior Structure

Textured stucco finish with solid masonry banding
Pre-engineered roof system with high wind rated anchoring systems
5/8” Advantech /Zip System (roof sheathing) for superior moisture control.
½” Advantech/Zip 2nd floor wall sheathing (multi-story homes only)
30 yrs. Architectural grade fiberglass roof shingles
Fiberglass exterior doors, synthetic jambs with stainless steel hinges and fasteners,
Impact resistant, low “E” insulated glass vinyl-framed sliding glass doors (per plan)
Lifetime finish exterior and interior door handles and deadbolts “Titan Series By Kwikset”
Raised panel steel insulated overhead garage door(s) with high wind rated reinforcing
Belt driven automatic garage door opener with safety sensors and two remote controls, for each door
Impact resistant, low “E”, insulated glass, vinyl framed windows with screens
Minimum two coats of high quality Sherwin Williams Loxon XP paint
Exterior fasteners-stainless steel, aluminum or galvanized
Anti-corrosion coatings on exterior heat/air equipment
Vinyl clad aluminum or powder coated aluminum hand rails on multi story homes (per plan)
Masonry concrete block walls with steel and poured concrete re-enforcement for 1st floor. 2nd floor is wood frame on multi-story homes.
Denz glass porch ceilings with smooth stucco finish

Interior Features

All wood studs spaced min.16” on center (interior structural wood walls studs spaced min. 12” on center)
Floor truss joist system with ¾ tongue and groove Advantech sub flooring glued and nailed
½” sheetrock on walls with textured finish
“Sag” resistant ceiling sheetrock with “knock-down” texture
“Bull-nose” rounded corner bead at vertical wall corners (windows & ceiling details shall have 90◦ corners)
Hardi Backer floor tile underlayment in multi-story homes
Custom designed coffers, trays, niches, columns, arches and decorative shelves (per plan)
Lever handle lock sets for easy opening
All interior trim is finger joint in main living area (per plan)
Raised panel hollow core interior doors
5 ¼” base mouldings
3 ¼” casing for interior doors
5 ¼” crown moldings in main living area (closets not included)
Wire shelving in closets and in pantry
$1,000.00 allowance for built-ins in master bedroom closet(s)
Minimum two coats of paint on walls and ceilings, Sherwin Williams primer & low VOC progreen 200. (Contract includes one interior wall color and, one interior ceiling color. Each additional color is an additional $300.00 upcharge.)
Minimum two coats of semi-gloss enamel paint on interior trim and doors. (Contract includes one interior trim color. Each additional color is an additional $300.00 upcharge.)
Choice of wood or ceramic tile (Material allowance of $3.00 per SF)
Choice of carpet in bedrooms and bedroom closets (Material allowance of $25.00 per SY for 89 SY)
3/8” clear glass shower enclosures located per plan
Wall tile to 8’ at shower and tub/shower areas
$2,500.00 appliance allowance
Stair treads to be stained Oak with painted risers
Stained handrail to match treads per plan
Concrete fiber board for wall tile backing
Waypoint 400 Series maple cabinets with soft close drawers and doors
Dovetail constructed drawer joints
Plywood cabinet box construction with stained hardwood cabinet doors
Soft close cabinet doors and cabinet drawers
Level A granite counter tops with stainless under mount sinks
Broan high capacity fans for bathrooms

Plumbing

Corrosion-proof PVC and CPVC drain & supply lines
Water shut-off valves at all sinks and toilets
Main water shut-off valve
Recessed in wall supply boxes for washer, dryer, and icemaker (cannot be recessed if located on exterior walls)
3 exterior hose bibs
Elegant white acrylic master bath tub with tile surround (per plan)
Guest bath tub(s) white Kohler cast iron with chrome Moen Caldwell controls with “scald-guard” feature
1 HP garbage disposal
Dual Flush Kohler elongated hi line toilet in master bath, standard dual flush elongated toilets in all other baths
Moen Caldwell fixtures throughout bathrooms (widespread vanities)
Moen Banbury kitchen fixtures
Dishwasher connection with shut off valve
50 gallon water heater
Hot water re-circulating pump with timers in each bathroom

AC/Heat

Energy efficient variable speed HVAC 15 SEER heat pump designed for maximum efficiency
Humidistat for humidity control, lessens the chance for mold growth
Programmable digital thermostat
Multiple returns for even air flow
Special corrosion protection features at compressors
Range hood and bath fans ducted to outside

Electric

200 amp electric service (300 amp service standard on homes over 4,000 living sq. ft.)
Structured low voltage wiring with “Cat. 5-E” and “RG6”
Phone/data/cable/satellite outlets in all bedrooms, living room, family room and kitchen
Pre-wiring for ceiling fan/light at all overhead locations
Fluorescent lighting in garage, walk-in closets and laundry room
Hard wired smoke/carbon monoxide detectors with central battery backup
LED recessed lighting per plan (up to 15 locations)
Exterior weatherproof outlets per plan (3 minimum)
ARC-fault circuits for all bedrooms
GFCI outlets in kitchen, bathroom, garage and exterior wet areas
“Decora” white switches and outlets
$1,500.00 light fixture & fan allowance
Alarm system with 2 keypads integrated with hard wired smoke detectors

Energy Features

Open cell foam insulation at roof sheathing& knee walls over conditioned living areas.
1” closed cell rigid foam insulation board with ¾” air space on exterior masonry walls
Full depth fiberglass batt insulation exterior frame walls
Adhesive foam sealant at penetrations to interior and exterior walls and ceilings
Insulated garage doors
Fiberglass exterior doors with insulated glass inserts per elevation
Impact resistant low “E” insulated windows & sliding glass doors for low heat & cold transfer
All power vents vented to outside with transition box at dryer connection for safety and easy lint maintenance
Energy efficient 15 SEER heat pump

Note: Prices and standard features prior to execution of contract are subject to change without notice.