Concrete and Waterproofing
- All homes have shrink swell soil reports to ensure all home start with a solid footing.
- Interior foundation drainage system connected to sump crock.
- Exterior elastomeric Waterproofing
Our homes are all built and certified to meet NGBS certified SILVER level!
Our homes are all built and certified to meet NGBS certified SILVER level- which means our Homes are designed and constructed to be healthier, more comfortable, have lower operating costs, more durable, require less maintenance and be part of the sustainable Lifestyle.
Sub-contractors
We ensure that our subcontractors are properly licensed and insured for the work they are performing. We keep the same subcontractors job after job, and year after year. We don’t chase the lowest pricing ourselves. We hire quality so we can promise quality. Most of our subs and vendors have been with us for over 10 years. Some much longer.
Our Top Standard Features
Framing
- ¾” sub floor (Advantek) with Advantek glue on TJI floor system
- Extra Support under islands and fireplaces
- Engineered roof trusses with increased heels to maximize the thickness of ceiling insulation over exterior walls.
Plumbing
- Moen vanity Faucets with double handles. Master bathroom has 8 inch spread faucets.
- Sterling Ensemble Tubs (which are deeper and wider than normal) tub surrounds are Tile.
- Glass shower door in Master Bathroom per plan
HVAC
- HVAC system designed for specific homes and lots.
- High efficiency HVAC unit zoned for each floor.
- HVAC equipment is located within conditioned space for better access and energy efficiency when possible.
Insulation
- R-49 attic insulation over conditioned areas when possible
- R-15 in all exterior framed walls of conditioned areas
- Air Infiltration Package
Windows and Exterior Doors
- Low E Argon Filled, double hung top of line Vinyl windows, tilt in for easy cleaning, Energy star rated.
- Custom Craftsman fiberglass front door can be stained or painted.
Flooring
- Engineered hardwood in main areas,
- Upgraded flooring and tile packages.
- Tile Tub/shower walls
- Upgraded Carpeted bedrooms with upgraded carpet pad
Cabinets
- Upgraded 42” wall cabinets or staggered design with Soft Close
- 3 door styles of with solid Maple Cabinet Doors
- Raised Vanities with soft close doors and drawers.
Interior Doors and Trim
- Oversized 5.25-inch Baseboard, 3.25-inch casings.
- Choice of interior hollow core door styles
- Clipped trim corners to correspond with rounded drywall corners.
Decking and Screened-In Porches
- Trex Select decking w/ hidden clip installation with RDI powder coated railing systems instead of pressure treated decking and rails.
All Standard Features
Concrete and waterproofing
- All homes have shrink swell soil reports to ensure all home start with a solid footing.
- high performance dimpled membrane that uses our exclusive Air-gap Technology to ensure your basements stay dry and last longer.
- Interior foundation drainage system connected to sump crock.
- Poured Concrete Foundations using 9-foot-tall concrete walls standard instead of 8-foot tall.
- (Basement Optional) per plan
- Exterior elastomeric Waterproofing
- Concrete front lead walks, per lot conditions
- Concrete porches, stoops, and steps as per plan
- Drainage and Radon mitigation
- Exterior foundation drainage system required by code.
- Under slab vapor barrier connected to sump crock and passive radon mitigation thru the roof installed
Framing
- ¾” sub floor (Advantek) with Advantek glue on TJI floor system
- Upgraded engineered I-joist floor system designed using a computer modeled proprietary rating system to ensure a stiffer floor preventing the bounce and rattling often experienced with code-minimum floor systems.
- Extra Support under islands and fireplaces
- All stick wall Framing 16” O.C. using advanced framing techniques to help be more effective and energy efficient as these techniques allow usage of more insulation.
- Engineered roof trusses with increased heels to maximize the thickness of ceiling insulation over exterior walls.
- 12” overhangs (all sides) per plan
Plumbing
- Moen vanity Faucets with double handles. Master bathroom has 8 inch spread faucets.
- Constant pressure well pump system (to get away from pressure fluctuation of standard pressure tank installs)
- Navian tankless propane water heater, with recirculation loop for quicker hot water delivery
- Elongated bowl, comfort height toilets (ADA)
- Sterling Ensemble Tubs (which are deeper and wider than normal) tub surrounds are Tile.
- Garbage Disposal with eco shot for drainfield.
- Kitchen faucet w/pull out)
- Brushed Nickel finish on all faucets.
- Frost-free hose bibs (2)
- Whole house in line sediment filter
- Glass shower door in Master Bathroom per plan
HVAC
- HVAC system designed for specific homes and lots.
- High efficiency HVAC unit zoned for each floor.
- HVAC equipment is located within conditioned space for better access and energy efficiency when possible.
- 14 Seer electric Heat Pump w/ variable speed fan, all figured on computer modules.
- Cold air returns or jumper ducts added for better air flow to help alleviate hot or cold rooms or corners of homes.
- Bath fans over commodes
Insulation
- R-49 attic insulation over conditioned areas when possible
- R-15 in all exterior framed walls of conditioned areas
- Air Infiltration Package
Windows and Exterior Doors
- Low E Argon Filled, double hung top of line Vinyl windows, tilt in for easy cleaning, Energy star rated.
- Custom Craftsman fiberglass front door can be stained or painted.
- Water fronts have casement windows on the rear as a standard.
- Lever (French) door handles for ease of opening (Brush Nickle Finish)
Flooring
- Engineered hardwood in main areas,
- Upgraded flooring and tile packages.
- Tile Tub/shower walls
- Upgraded Carpeted bedrooms with upgraded carpet pad,
- tiled bath and laundry floors,
Interior Doors and Trim
- Oversized 5.25-inch Baseboard, 3.25-inch casings.
- Trimmed window returns with all 4 sides trim and lower windows receive a stool and apron.
- Choice of interior hollow core door styles
- Clipped trim corners to correspond with rounded drywall corners.
Cabinets and Countertops
- Upgraded 42” wall cabinets or staggered design with Soft Close (Crown and Light Rail Inc.)
- 3 door styles of with solid Maple Cabinet Doors
- Level A Granite in Kitchen and all bathroom tops with undermount sinks.
- Trash can drawer
- Raised Vanities with soft close doors and drawers.
- Dovetail Drawers
- Pulls and/or handles installed.
Decking and Screened-In Porches
- Trex Select decking w/ hidden clip installation with RDI powder coated railing systems instead of pressure treated decking and rails.
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