Building Specifications

Quality and Precision in Every Detail

Our Standard Building Features

Walls, Ceilings, and Roof

  • Exterior Walls: 2″x6″ studs at 16″ centers.
  • Interior Walls: 2″x4″ studs at 16″ centers.
  • Sheathing: 1/2″ plywood sheathing on roof.
  • Roof: Premium roof shingles with a limited lifetime warranty.
  • Wall Sheathing: Wood exterior wall sheathing.
  • Interior Finish: Drywalled interior, screwed (not nailed) for durability, completely finished.
  • Roof Trusses/Rafters: Engineered to meet regional snow and wind load requirements.

Floors

  • First Floor Systems: Solid lumber construction.
  • Living Room & Bedrooms: Choice of carpet or vinyl plank flooring.
  • Carpet: Superior high-density pad under all carpet.
  • Kitchen, Bathroom, and Other Areas: Choice of sheet vinyl or vinyl plank flooring.

Stairs

  • Professionally built stairs designed for stability and durability.

Kitchen

  • Cabinets: Custom wood or thermofoil flat-panel cabinet doors.
  • Countertops: Choice of laminate or hard-surface countertops.
  • Range Hood: Hood fan with charcoal filter and integrated light.
  • Sink & Faucet: Double-compartment stainless steel sink with single-lever faucet.
  • Soft Close Mechanism: Standard soft-close doors and drawers.

Bathroom

  • Fixtures: Designer bathroom accessories and fixtures.
  • Tub/Shower: One-piece acrylic tub and shower enclosure with cap.
  • Faucets: Single-handle, washerless faucets.
  • Vanity: Custom wood or thermofoil flat-panel cabinetry.
  • Ventilation: Exhaust via Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) where required.
  • Countertop & Storage: Choice of hard-surface countertop with mirror or medicine cabinet.
  • Wall Insulation: Insulated bathroom walls.

Plumbing

  • Water Supply: Copper and PEX water lines.
  • Drainage: ABS drain piping.

Electrical

  • Panel: 150-amp breaker-style panel with copper wiring.
  • Outlets: Heavy-duty dryer and stove receptacles.
  • Fixtures: Designer overhead light fixtures.
  • Smoke/CO2 Detectors: Installed on each level.
  • Switches & Receptacles: Designer light switches, receptacles, and door chime.
  • Smoke Alarms: In each bedroom.
  • Lighting: LED light bulbs throughout.

Doors and Windows

  • Entry Doors: Painted steel-clad, insulated with deadbolt locks.
  • Patio Doors: Thermal-sealed, Low-E & Argon-filled glass doors.
  • Windows: Thermal-sealed Low-E & Argon-filled vinyl windows in awning, double-hung, or casement style.
  • Interior Doors: Raised-panel and shaker-style doors; sliding bypass closet doors painted white.
  • Passage Doors: Safe-N-Sound walk-through doors for privacy and quiet.

Trim and Paint

  • Trim: Deluxe oversized white-painted baseboards, door frames, and window casings.
  • Wall Paint: Interior walls painted with standard color options.

Finish Hardware

  • Door Hardware: Designer finish knobs and locksets for both interior and exterior doors.
  • Handles: Standard or brushed stainless steel lever handles or knobs.
  • Privacy Locks: Included for all bathroom doors.

Insulation

  • Ceilings: Up to R60, depending on region.
  • Exterior Walls: Up to R29 (R7.5 continuous insulation with R22 batt) based on climate needs.

Energy Sealing and Heating

  • House Wrap: Complete exterior house wrap for superior energy efficiency.
  • Electrical Seals: Airlock coverings on outlets and light fixture boxes.
  • Sill Plate Gasket: Closed-cell gasket between home and foundation.
  • Window Seals: Frames foam-sealed for airtight installation.
  • Exterior Doors: Weather-sealed for optimal energy performance.