Comfort and Energy Saving Features
• Wisconsin ENERGY STAR® Rated Homes exceeding minimum requirements
- Complete field test performed by a third-party, certified professional.
• Tyvek ® Home Wrap taped and sealed including installation at all gable ends
• Quality energy efficient Milgard® windows, low-E with argon filled glass (insulator)
• 1” Insulated Wall Sheathing (R-6.0)
• 95% High EfficiencyYork furnace. Includes Digital set-back thermostat
• Steel 6-panel Insulated Exterior Doors and insulated garage overhead door
• Direct Vent Exhaust Fan in Kitchen for improved air quality
• Quiet, Efficient, 110 CFM bath fans in all full baths vented to outside
• Power Vented Hot Water Heater 40 gallon
• Sealed sump pit in basement
• Tape all seams and joints in HVAC System for better comfort and air distribution
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors to protect your household
• 1” (R 5.0) foam insulation on outside of the foundation wall
• Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation (R-14) in basement box sills where up to 30% of your energy can escape
• Moen® WaterSense certified vanity faucets & shower heads reducing water bills by as much as 30 percent
• Caroma ® dual flush toilets saving millions of gallons of water every year
Green Built homes Tested & Certified
• ENERGY STAR® Appliances - dishwasher & microwave
• Erosion control Stormwater Management
• Recycling of glass, metal, cardboard, plastic, wood and aluminum
• Green Guide Label
• Masonry & Stone are regionally produced
• Recycled materials used: fly ash in concrete & recycled carpet pad
• Engineered Wood "I" Joists
• Energy Efficient 2 x 4 exterior wall system
Peace of Mind
• Home plans are flexible and tailored to your lifestyle
• In-House selections process with CAPS Design Professional
• Lifetime Wattanty on Milgard® Windows
• 10-year Warranty on Tyvek® HomeWrap
• 15-year Dry Basement Guarantee
• Virtually maintenance free, quality exterior materials
• Pre-Construction Orientation
• Pre-Drywall Orientation
• Pre-Closing Orientation
• 6Month Warranty Service Review
• 11-Month Warranty Review
• 1-Year Complete Workmanship & Material Warranty
Lot Improvements
• Home site Survey and Stake your new home provided by a licensed surveyor
• Apply for and obtain required building permitsand/or Impact/Zoning Fees(up to $1200)
• Silt fencing and erosion control up to 100 lineal feet
• Strip topsoil in building pad area (as applicable)
• Excavate for basement foundation
• Install sewer and water laterals (up to 35 feet)
• Gas and electric connections
• Backfill garage with stone to prevent settlement
• Rough graded gravel driveway and sidewalk to front door
• Rough grade disturbed soil area to pitch away from the home
• Hauling fill in or out (up to 5 loads of fill if site requires)
• On-site Construction Clean-up and disposal/recycling of construction waste
Foundation Walls & Concrete Flatwork
• Full 8’-0” high poured concrete walls
• Reinforcement in foundation footings and walls
• 2 x 6 sill treated sill plate anchors home to foundation
• Sill seal between foundation and home to prevent drafts
• Basement and garage concrete floor poured over approved vapor barrier
• Concrete stoop
• Steel I-Beams in basement
Foundation Protection
• 15-Year Dry Basement Guarantee
• Form-a-Drain with waterproofing membrane on exterior of foundation
• Exterior and interior drain tile system tied into sump pit and pumped to grade
• 1” (R 5.0) foam insulation on full foundation wall
• Decorative skirting to cover the exposed foundation insulation at grade
• Tyvek® Housewrap on exterior of all walls and gable ends
Framing Material
• 2 x 4 Walls Studs (16" o.c.)
• 1” insulated wall sheathing (R-6.0)
• Total Exterior Wall R-Value of R-20
• Pre-Engineered I-Joist with ¾” tongue and groove OSB sub-floor glued and nailed
• ½” Roof Sheathing
• Overhangs around home, including gable ends
Windows & Doors
• Quality high performance Milgard® windows single-hung, thermo break low-E argon filled insullated glass, maintenance-free vinyle with tilt-wash or casement style with pre-finished white interior. Includes screens and hardware. 2 exterior colors
• Milgard® 6’-0” gliding patio door with dual lock
• Steel 6-panel Insulated Exterior exterior doors
• Raised Panel Insulated Steel overhead garage door with Weather Stripping. 3 color choices.
Roofing
• 25 Year 3 tab Asphalt/fiberglass shingles
• 15# roof felt paper underlayment
• 15/32" OSB sheathing with H-clips
• Galvanized valley flashing
• Aluminum Drip Edge
• Continuous Ridge Vent System
Exterior Siding
• UV Protected, Thicker, 0.042 vinyl siding. Choice: 14 color choices
• 5/8” lap projection withstands warping and bending
• Aluminum soffit vents
• Aluminum fascia
• Aluminum seamless gutters
• Aluminum downspouts with extensions
• Pre-primed and painted hardboard wraps (per elevation)
• Vinyl louvered or raised panel shutters (per elevation)
Plumbing
• Moen® WaterSense plumbing fixtures; pressure balanced, single-lever, chateau chrome faucets
• Moen® WaterSense Camerist faucet with separate sprayer in kitchen
• Moen® Stainless Steel Double Bowl Kitchen Sink
• CPVC 1/2" minimum water supply to fixtures
• Two frost-proof hose bibs
• Lasco one-piece, fiberglass tub and shower modules
• Cultured marble vanity countertops in full baths with integral bowl
• 1/3 hp Garbage Disposal
• 40 gallon power vented natural gas water heater
• Washer/Dryer hook-up
• Shut-off valve at all plumbing fixtures
Heating & Cooling
• York® 95% High Efficiency forced air furnace with fresh air intake
• Supply ducts & returns in all living & baths engineered & sized per plan
• All heat ducts tested by Wisconsin ENERGY STAR® Homes for properair flow
Electrical
• 200 amp service panel
• 2 TV and 2 Phone jacks at the location of Your Choice!
• Fan-rated ceiling light locations in the center of each room
• 220 outlet for range and dryer
• Exhaust fans in all full bathrooms (110cfm) vented directly to the outside
• Smoke detectors on all levels and at each bedroom (hard-wired with battery back-up)
• Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detector combo unit
• Front door chime
• Two exterior waterproof electrical receptacles
• Exterior light location at all exterior doors
• Single exterior light locations at overhead garage door
• Outlet for garage door opener
• Standard Light Fixture Package - Satin Nickel or Oil Rub Bronze
Insulation
• R-13 Fiberglass insulation in exterior wall cavities
• 1” Insulated sheathing on outside wall with R-6.0
• R-20 Total Exterior wall
• R-14 Closed-Cell Insulation in basement box sills for a better air-tight fit and comfort
• R-38 Attic Insulation
• R-40 BIBS in floors over garage
• All holes penetrating wall plates or exterior wall system are sealed to prevent air-infiltration
Drywall
• ½” Drywall on all conditioned space walls and 5/8” drywall on all truss ceilings
• Taping and finishing of drywall throughout the home
• Knockdown drywall finish throughout the home
• Drywall window returns with wood sill
Painting & Staining
• Staining of windows and interior trim
• Caulk, prime and paint any exterior wood
• Paint interior and exterior of front door
Flooring
• Durable Congoleum, Armstrong and Mannington vinyl flooring in applicable rooms
• Durable 25 oz.stain resistance carpet in applicable rooms, consisting of:
• Crush-Guard 6 lb. pad under carpet
Cabinets & Countertops
• Cardell ® Quality Oak or Beech recessed panel with roll-out trash recycling cabinet, tip out tray, one single roll-out shelf in each base cabinet
and adjustable shelves
• Tri-Cove laminate countertops with molded back splash in kitchen
• Cultured marble countertops with drop-in bowl in main & master bath
Interior Trim, Doors, and Hardware
• Solid oak or poplar colonial base trim throughout your new home. 5 stain choices.
• Solid oak or poplar base trim shoe at all non-carpet areas
• Pre-finished oak flush interior doors
• Schlage® Georgian style door hardware - Satin Nickel Knobs
• Schlage® exterior locks keyed alike and deadbolt on front door
• Door stops throughout
• Closet Shelving and clothing poles in all bedroom closets
• Linen and pantry closet shelving
• Drywall window returns and bi-pass door openings
Appliances
• Whirlpool® ENERGY STAR® built-in Microwave with direct vented to outside
• Whirlpool® ENERGY STAR® built-in multi-cycle dishwasher
• In-Sinkerator, 1/3 HP disposal continuous feed with reset switch
Accessories
• 42" high plate mirror above vanity top in all baths
• Toilet paper holders & towel bars
• Closet shelving system
Cleaning Your New Home
• Final cleaning including vacuuming, wash floors, dust, clean cabinets inside/out and wash windows
• Recycle all construction debris - cardboard, metal, plastic, aluminum throughout building process
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