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Site Work and Foundation

Site cleared up to approximately 30 feet around home and other improvements. Final construction grade with minimum 2% slope for drainage around perimeter of home, which does not include landscaping or topsoil.
Gravel driveway up to 100 feet from established edge of roadway to home no less than 16’ wide.
Well depth up to 100 feet with pump with no additional well and water developments ($6,000 well allowance). Any additional costs to be paid by Buyer including additional well depth, perforated piping, sand screens, water softeners, sand filters, bladders and/or holding tanks for water storage to reach Buyer’s or Lender’s requirements. Builder does not warrant the well’s quality or flow.
Standard DEC 3-5 bedroom septic depending on plan. Buyer to pay for any additional requirements such as sand liners, mound systems, lift stations or any other specialized systems required for DEC minimum standards due to site conditions.
MEA electrical service allowance for 2010 is $3,000 or 158’ from nearest source of power of a primary line to the meter box on structure of home. Any amount over 158’ will be charged $18.99 per linear foot for the 2010 season.
Enstar natural gas allowance for new construction is 100’ from a primary gas source. Any amount over 100’ will be charged $2.00 per linear foot for the 2010 season.
Sealed concrete block foundation (5 courses) on 16” concrete footings
Asphalt emulsion damp-proofing for crawl spaces per code.
Concrete sidewalks.

Construction Methods for Exterior Framing to Roofing

2x6 exterior walls, 16” on center; 2x4 interior walls, 16” on center.
Minimum 9 ½” x 2 ¼” I-Beam floor joists, 16” on center.
Lap siding on front of home and LP T-1-11 on sides and rear of home
Manufactured trusses with 14” energy heels (the largest by any builder) spaced 24” on center.
Minimum of one vault or tray ceiling depending on plan.
Windows are Low-E Argon gas filled vinyl sliders with screens.
Foam rim joist where floor and foundation wall meet to minimize air flow leakage.
Fully enclosed, vented soffits to prevent ceiling insulation movement in high winds.
Exterior doors are 6-panel fiberglass doors with six glass-style choices for main entry.
Garage overhead doors are insulated raised-panel with lifetime finish.
Malarkey Highlander Architectural 30-year Shingle hand-tabbed for high winds.
Ice and Water Shield 6 feet up from eaves with remainder dried in with 15 lb. ASTM felt paper.
All-Weather Wood used for all decks and landings. All landings off of second story do not include stairs.
Strict adherence to 5-star energy standards at all levels of construction

Energy Features

guaranteed 5-STAR energy rated construction
R-42 or higher insulation in ceiling (blown in fiberglass)
R-21 insulation in walls (batt fiberglass)
R-19 or higher insulation in heated crawlspace (batt fiberglass)
Low-E Argon gas-filled vinyl windows with screens
95% efficient gas forced-air heating system with digital set-back thermostat.
On-Demand Hot Water Heater
Heat Recovery Ventilator that mechanically ventilates entire home
air-tight construction
Manufactured Trusses with 14” energy heels to allow for more insulation where the wall meets the roof.
Unit heater in garage.

Interior Finish

Knock-down textured walls with rounded corners painted in “Decorator White.”
Hollow core 6-panel paint grade doors with coordinated trim.
Choice of polished brass, nickel or oil-bronzed door hardware and hinges.
Solid wood window ledges.
Oak or birch recessed-panel cabinets (or comparable allowance) in kitchen and bath (Aristokraft at K&W Interiors).
Laminate countertops with oak or laminate edge.
Installed range, microwave hood and dishwasher with choice of finish.
Beveled glass tri-view mirrors in bath.
Closets will have pole and MDF shelf.
Stairwells will have wood grab rail.
Garage space finished to paint; no exposed drywall with only fire tape.

Personalizing your home

Plumbing and Heating

PEX water supply lines.
On-demand hot water heater.
Two exterior hose bibs.
Plumbed for ice-maker in kitchen.
Deep double stainless-steel kitchen sink.
White oval China lavatory sinks.
One-piece fiberglass bathtub and shower units.
Nouvelle Jacuzzi (72’X42’) with 12” tile surround (if applicable to plan).
Direct vent 95% efficiency gas forced-air furnace with digital set-back thermostat.
36” fireplace with tile surround and shelf mantle.
Gas-fired unit heaters in garage.
Lifebreath Heat Recovery Ventilator for a mold-free environment.
Range and dryer vented to the outside.
Plumbed and vented for washer and dryer.
Roughed in for both gas and electrical at range and dryer locations.

Electrical

All homes wired to latest Electrical Codes.
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30/40 circuit panels.
One smoke detector-carbon monoxide combination on each floor of living space.
CAT5 telephone wire in all bedrooms and main living area.
Television outlets in main living, master bedroom and family room (if applicable per plan).
Exterior GFCI head bolt outlet.
Roughed in for both gas and electrical at range and dryer locations.

Unfinished Areas