Standard Features of our ENERGY STAR HOMES
Construction:
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Hem fir lumber throughout
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3/4" tongue and groove sub floor, glued and nailed
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7/16th OSB exterior wall and sheathing
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2x10 floor joists 16” on center or 1 joist as per architect and 2x6 exterior walls
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Lifetime limited warranty architectural grade shingles
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Solid poured concrete basement walls with Form-A-Drain on both sides connected to crock
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Control joints in concrete floors
Energy Saving Features:
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Insulation: R-49 ceiling, R-21 exterior walls, and R-15 basement
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House is completely wrapped with Tyvek under the siding
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Low E and Argon Windows – U value: .37 or better
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90% plus efficient furnace and power vented hot water heater .61 ef or better.
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Recessed lights installed airtight
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Insulation package includes an air infiltration package
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All furnace ductwork sealed at every joint
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Automatically controlled Energy Star Labeled exhaust fan
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Minimum 500kWh of electrical savings
Exterior Features:
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Blacktop binder driveway
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Maintenance free vinyl siding, trim, and shutters with many color choices
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Aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts
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Insulated metal exterior doors
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Underground utilities include cable TV, water, phone and natural gas
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Custom poured concrete walks
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Storm sewers
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Final grading and seeding of lawn
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Two exterior weatherproofed electrical outlets and two antifreeze hose bibs
Interior Features:
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Two coats of latex flat paint on all interior walls
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Latex semi-gloss paint on all trim and doors
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6-panel interior doors
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Closet shelving systems
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Gas fireplace with surround and mantle
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Hardwood or Ceramic flooring in front entry foyer
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Colonial trim
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200 amp electrical service with all copper wiring
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Hardwired smoke detectors on each floor and in each bedroom
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GFI for kitchen, bathrooms, garage and exterior outlets
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$500 lighting allowance
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Flooring allowance of $18/sq yd flooring
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Cabinetry allowance of $4/sq ft
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Vent for clothes dryer and either gas or electrical 220 line
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Two telephone and cable outlets
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Built-in dishwasher and microwave and a sump pump in the basement
