Building Specifications

Below are building specifications and links to various suppliers' websites. Specifications or materials are subject to change without notification or obligation. For a full list of suppliers, visit the links page.

Roof and Ceiling

• 7/12 non-storage rafter - 24" O.C.
• 1/2" Plywood roof sheathing w/H-clips
• 30 year architectural self sealing shingles from Certainteed over 15# underlayment
• Hinged 10" overhangs with soffit and fascia shiploose
• 10" gable end overhangs
• Aluminum drip edge installed
• Shingle-over ridge vent per code
• 40# ice and water shield on overhangs
• 5/8" type "X" gypsum board on ceilings with smooth finish

Exterior Walls

• 2x6 studs @ 24" O.C. or 16" O.C.
• 2x3 studs @ 16" O.C. on mating walls with structural sheathing
• 8' ceiling height
• 7/16" O.S.B. sheathing on all exterior walls with steel reinforcing over openings
• Solid headers with O.S.B. reinforcement between studs

Exterior

• Double 4 or ship lap siding (installed for single sill plate) from Certainteed
• Aluminum fascia
• Vented vinyl soffit
• Panel shutters on front elevation from Alcoa

Insulation

• R21 Kraft-faced fiberglass in exterior walls
• R38 Kraft-faced fiberglass in ceilings
• R19 Kraft-faced fiberglass in floors
• Wind barrier house wrap from GreenGuard

Floor

• 2x10 floor joists at 16" O.C. with double perimeter band
• 5/8" T&G O.S.B. floor decking to be glued and nailed (1/4" luan in vinyl areas)
• Cushion vinyl floor coverings - kitchens, baths, utility rooms - from Armstrong
• FHA approved carpet with 8 lb. rebound pad from Shaw
• Hardwood floor from Bruce
• Tile floor installed by DALTILE

Doors and Windows

• Insulated steel 6-panel front door with knocker and peep hole from Therma Tru
• Insulated steel half-lite rear door
• 6' vinyl sliding patio door (floor plan dictates)
• Windows by Andersen 200 and 400 series
• MW vinyl windows white and beige available
• Brushed nickel exterior light at all exterior doors from Seagull Lighting
• Doorbell at front and rear doors
• Key-in-knob hardware on exterior doors (keyed alike) from Schlage

Interior Doors and Moulding

• White 6-panel colonial doors w/3 mortised hinges from Doorcraft
• White colonial trim
• Window sills throughout
• Brushed nickel passage and privacy interior door knobs from Schlage
• Door stops throughout

Interior Walls

• 2x4 studs @ 24" O.C. (2x6 plumbing walls)
• 1/2" gypsum board on walls with smooth finish (sheetrock screwed & glued)
• High quality paint for easy touch-up (2 primer coats applied) from Duron
• Vinyl coated metal shelving in closets - 12" (16" in pantry/linen per plan)

Cabinets

• Raised panel style cabinets w/hidden hinges from Merillat
• Crown molding or galley rail over wall
• Roll-out shelves in base cabinets
• Square-edged, high pressure laminate countertop with backsplash from Formica
• Recessed medicine cabinet with decorative lights in baths

Electric

• 200 AMP circuit panel with 40 breaker capacity from Cutler-Hammer and General Electric
• Decora style rocker switches
• Ground fault circuits per code
• Smoke detectors AC/DC per code (photoelectric in MA)
• Switched bedroom receptacle
• Ceiling fan/light combination in all bathrooms
• 30" color coordinated range hood in kitchen
• Ceiling lights in foyer, hall, basement stairwell, attic, laundry, kitchen, and walk in closets
• Chandelier in dining area
• Emergency boiler switch

Heat System

• Electric baseboard with individual wall mounted thermostats or hot water baseboard
• Toe kick heater in kitchen (floor plan dictates)

Plumbing

• PEX PIPE water supply lines stubbed through floor
• PVC drain and vent lines
• Shut-off valves on all fixtures
• Anti-scald valve on all tubs and showers
• Single lever faucets throughout from Moen
• 8" deep bowl stainless steel sink in kitchen w/sink spray
• Cultured marble vanity tops (Laminate top with drop-in bowl optional) from Lasco
• One piece tub units from Lasco
• Elongated china water closet
• Towel bar and paper holder installed
• 50-gallon electric water heater shipped loose from American Water Heater Company
• Tile showers and soaking tubs available

Additional Raised Ranch (Bi-Level) Specs

• Recessed entry (floor plan dictates)
• Four-way switch in foyer area
• 2' electric heater or 3' hot water baseboard S/L for landing
• Stairs up with carpet and landing with vinyl (all shipped loose)

Additional Cape Specs

• 12/12 rafter roof system at 16" O.C.
• Stairs installed to second story (carpet shipped loose)
• Close-off package (one 30" door trim studs and drywall
• 3/4" T&G O.S.B. floor decking between knee walls
• Roughed-in plumbing and electric to second story
• 2 gable end windows shipped loose

Additional Two-Story Specs

• 2x6 ceiling joists at 16" O.C. with double 2x10 perimeter band
• 2x4 studs at 16" O.C. on mating walls with structural sheathing
• Fiberglass insulation around exterior perimeter between floor and ceiling
• All second story siding shipped loose
• Stairs to second story installed (carpet shipped loose)
• Drywall not installed in certain areas to allow for plumbing connections between floors