Included Features

How We Build: Doing Floors Right

Construction

Foundation Features

  • 8′ high and 8″ thick poured concrete foundation walls with rebar
  • 3500 PSI concrete footers
  • 4″ thick concrete floors 3500 PSI
  • Form-a-Drain or equal foundation drainage system
  • Passive Radon Ventilation System
  • Sump pit including Sump Pump
  • 10 Year Foundation WATCHDOG WATERPROOFING[tm] Warranty
  • No Maintenance Basement fiberglass egress window system to exterior with Safety Grate
  • R-11 Foundation wall insulation

Framing Features

  • Advantech[tm] Subfloor Adhesive
  • Pressure treated sill plates with sill sealer
  • LP[reg] TopNotch 350 3/4″ Tongue and Groove Sub-floors (glued & screwed or nailed)
  • Structurally Engineered “I” joist floor system or equivalent with Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Wall framing – 16″ on center unless specified
  • Structurally Engineered roof truss system for a 3ft snow load.
  • 2″ x 6″ Exterior wall construction
  • R-21 Exterior Wall Insulation
  • R-49 Blown-In Attic Insulation
  • Fire Caulk all Penetrations, Doors and Windows

Construction Features

  • Underground utilities
  • Concrete walks and porches
  • Public water and sewer services (if applicable)
  • Generous landscaping allowance
  • Asphalt driveway
  • Active or passive community, owned open space

Design

Interior Features

  • Drywalled stairway to basement
  • Vinyl flooring in entrance foyer and hall
  • Crown molding and chair rail in dining room
  • Raised six panel interior doors
  • Drywalled garage
  • Brushed nickel door hardware
  • Two coats of quality Sherwin Williams[reg] or equal paint (walls, ceiling, trim)
  • (2) Two Phone outlets
  • (4) Four Cable outlets
  • Closet Maid ventilated closet shelving system
  • Generous light fixture allowance
  • Quality wall-to-wall MOHAWK carpeting with upgraded padding
  • Front door chime
  • Schlage interior doorknobs/locks
  • Wood trimmed windows/sills
  • Ceiling lights in all bedrooms

Exterior Features

  • PlyGem vinyl windows  low maintenance, tilt, Argon filled, single hung with Low E glass
  • Grills (between the glass) with screens on all windows (front and back)
  • Therma-Tru[reg] fiberglass insulated entrance door with brushed nickel kickplate, door knocker and Schlage[reg] handle set and deadbolt
  • GAF/ELK Timberline[reg] Limited Lifetime Warranty Architectural shingles
  • Two exterior hose bibs and two GFI electrical outlets
  • Low maintenance premium vinyl exterior siding & window shutters
  • Azek[reg] low maintenance premium exterior trim
  • No Maintenance Basement egress window system with safety grate
  • Ventilated soffit with ridge vent
  • Concrete service walk

Construction Features

  • Low maintenance fiberglass bathtubs/showers with shower curtain rod
  • Dovetail constructed cabinet drawers
  • Pedestal sink or vanity in powder room (varies per floor plan)
  • Mansfield “Alto” high efficiency water closets
  • Moenu00ae Water Saver Sink and Shower faucets
  • Exhaust fans in all baths
  • Low maintenance cultured marble vanity tops
  • Low maintenance vinyl floors in choice of styles/colors
  • Decorative towel bars and paper holders
  • Woodmont Cabinetry with quiet close doors & drawers and choice of hardware
  • Energy Saver[tm] GE[reg] appliances in choice of colors
  • Glass top range with space-maker microwave
  • Double bowl stainless steel kitchen sink
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Double Bowl vanity in master and main bathrooms
  • Water resistant drywall around all tubs, showers, and behind ceramic tile
  • Comfort height vanity in Owner’s Suite

Energy

Interior Features

  • Insulated duct HVAC supply & returns
  • 50-gallon family-sized electric water heater
  • 1ft roof overhangs (front and rear)
  • Ventilated soffit and ridge vent
  • Pex plumbing with shut-offs to all fixtures
  • Insulated to meet or exceed 2018 Pennsylvania energy code
  • 200 AMP electrical service
  • R-11 Foundation wall insulation
  • R-49 Attic Insulation
  • R-21 Exterior wall insulation
  • Fire caulk all penetrations, doors & windows
  • HVAC dedicated returns in each room for greater comfort and efficiency
  • No Passive Returns above Bedroom Doors for Increased Privacy