Specifications

Our standard specs are unrivaled in the industry! What costs extra with most builders is standard with us! A few examples: Paved Driveways, Garage Door Openers, Crown Molding, 9′ Ceilings, Wrought Iron Railings, Composite Decking and more all included standard!

Foundation

Walls to be 3000 lb. concrete
Floors to be 3000 lb concrete approximately 4”

Shell & Lumber

Exterior walls to be framed with 2×6 Douglas fir 16 oc
Interior walls to be framed with 2×4 Douglas fir 16 oc
Roof sheathing to be ½ plywood
Soffit overhang to be 6 to 12 inches
Floor sheathing to be ¾ T&G decking

Insulation

Walls to be R-20
Ceilings to be R-30
Vapor barrier to be on exterior framed walls
Insulated garage is an upgrade

Roof

Architectural roof shingles with synthetic paper
2 rows ice and water
Aluminum drip edge and rake edge
Continuous Ridge vent

Windows

Anderson Silverline windows or equivalent GBG (grills between glass)
Double hung thermopane windows with full screens

Siding

Vinyl siding to be Main Street or equivalent standard colors included
Tyvek or similar to be used under siding

Interior walls and ceilings

Walls to receive ½ inch sheetrock and 5/8 fire code where applicable
Moisture resistant sheetrock to be used around tubs and showers
Ceilings are to be smooth and painted with two coats of white flat latex paint
Walls to be painted with 2 coats of flat latex white paint
Buyer to select (1 color) for each in dining room, master bedroom and front door
Garage Interior Painted is an upgrade
9 foot ceilings first floor, 8 foot ceilings second floor
Basement will be approximately 8 feet, approximately 7 ft under beam

Interior trim

Trim to be stafford & 5 ¼ neck base molding
Interior doors to be 6 panel molded doors with smooth finish
All interior doors to receive Schlage “Plymouth” privacy set or passage locksets brushed nickel
All interior trim and doors to receive 2 coats of white latex satin paint
Chair rail and panel molding in dining room
Panel molding running up one side of staircase
Main staircase to be constructed with oak treads and oak handrails, poplar risers and wrought iron balusters
Melamine single shelf with pole in all bedroom closets and coat closets
Custom melamine shelving in closets designed by builder is extra

Exterior doors

Front door to be fiberglass
Sliding door will be Anderson Silverline
2 Garage doors to be steel insulated with arched glass windows, white clad with door openers installed

Cabinetry

Fabu Wood Hallmark cabinets and bathroom vanities $13,000 allowance including installation
Cabinet knobs & pulls supplied by buyer and installed by builder

Granite

Granite from our supplier $39 sqft
Kitchen Granite Overhangs are an upgrade
Fireplace Granite Surround and Threshold is extra
Master Bath Shower Granite Bench and Threshold is an upgrade

Floor covering

Ceramic or porcelain tiles in all bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen back splash and tile shower in master bath
Tile allowance is $3 square foot for materials including grout
#1 common Red oak 3 ¼ installed in kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, foyer and second floor hallway
Carpeting allowance for all bedrooms and bedroom closets is $16 square yard installed, includes pad

Plumbing

Water supply will be Pex
Waste and vents will be ABS
Two exterior frost free faucets
American Standard fixtures Brushed Nickel
Delta faucets Brushed Nickel
Passive Radon system installed – Inline radon fan if needed is an upgrade

HVAC 

Propane forced hot air with central air conditioning, 2 zones (when applicable)
Propane fired high efficiency on demand hot water heater
500 gallon propane tank to be buried (tank is leased through CT Propane)

Porches/Decking

Front porch is pre cast or poured concrete (where applicable)
Trex deck with stairs to ground level and concrete pad landing
Less than 2400 SF- deck is 10X12
Over 2400 SF – deck is 12X16
Bilco door in lower level location to be determined
In the event the home can accommodate a walk out lower level- 1 double solid door is included
Attic access will be a 24×24 scuttle hole location to be determined -pull down stairs are optional

Electrical

200 amp service panel
Copper romex
Smoke detectors and CO detector to be installed as per code
GFCI to be installed as per code
Laundry to be wired for electric washer and dryer
$1,200 lighting allowance, including bulbs and can trims for recessed lighting
Supply and wire 6” recessed cans roughed in
Less than 2400 SF- 14 recessed cans
Over 2400 SF- 16 recessed cans
All bedrooms will have a center light

Appliance

Allowance $2,700
Builder will install appliances (appliance interiors & handles completed by owner)
Includes water hook up for Ice Maker on refrigerator
Oven range will be electric – propane hook up available for additional cost

Site work

Septic system approved by town sanitarian
400 foot Well with 20 feet of well casing and ½ horsepower pump – over 400 feet deep and more than 20 feet of casing – extra cost
Paved driveway with turn around
White gutters with downspouts
Poured concrete front walk way goes from paved driveway to front steps
Rake and seed front lawn
Rake and seed both sides of house 20 feet
Rake and seed rear of house 35 feet
Balance of disturbed areas mulched with hay

Note

Any change from standard plans is an upgrade
Builder reserves the right to substitute material for equal or greater value in the event of shortages, time delays or unforeseen events

Options

All options are quoted on a house by house basis. Don’t see what you are looking for? Ask! We can do anything! Upgrades Include, but are not limited to:

  • Stone Facade
  • Porch Addition
  • Additional Garage Bay(s)
  • Specialized Hardwood Flooring
  • Custom Tile
  • Specialized Carpet
  • Garage Door Customization
  • Interior Trim Packages
  • Custom Windows
  • Lighting
  • Plumbing Fixtures
  • Landscaping
  • Solar Panels
  • Geothermal Heating
  • Cabinetry
  • Granite
  • Sealed Garage Floor
  • Insulation
  • Painting
  • Specialized Ceiling
  • Finished Basement
  • Fencing
  • Cedar Impressions on front bump out