CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

FOUNDATION

• 8x16 3500 psi mix concrete foundation footings
• 8" concrete foundation wall (standard ceiling height)
• 4" pads drain pipe and 3/4" stone installed at footing
• Damp proofing applied from footing to grade line
• 16x30 basement windows

CONCRETE FLOORS

• 3" 3000 psi mix basement floor
• 4" 3000 psi mix garage floor

DRIVEWAY

• Paved

FRAMING

• 2x4 exterior wall construction 16" on center
• 2x4 interior wall construction 16" on center
• 1/2" CDX fir plywood roof underlayment
• 7/16" OSB exterior walls
• 3/4" Tongue and Groove exterior floor underlayment (nailed and glued)
• 2x8 rafters
• 2xl0 joists (1st floor ceiling)
• 2x8 joists (2nd floor ceiling)
• 2xl0 pressure treated joists (1st floor deck)
• 3½" support carrying beam (lally column)

ROOFING

• 30 year fiberglass/asphalt architectural shingles
• Continuous ridge vent
• Vented soffit
• Gutters and downspouts

SIDING

• Vinyl with aluminum trim
• Woven plastic house wrap over sidewalls before siding

WINDOWS AND DOORS

• Vinyl clad double hung with tilt-out sashes on all operating windows (screens and grills included)
• 6/0" patio door (sliding type) if applicable
• Steel insulated exterior doors
• Front steps
• Molded fiber insulated garage doors with remote opener

FLOORING

• Foyer, bathrooms, kitchen: FHA approved resilient vinyl with 1/4" luan underlayment
• Dining room, living room, stairs, bedrooms, upstairs hall: FHA approved carpeting and padding

HEATING SYSTEM

• Gas fired forced warm air system
• Ductwork and thermostat installed per Mass Building Code
• 40 gallon gas water heater

PAINTING

• Interior walls: 2 coats of quality latex flat paint
• Interior doors and millwork: 2 coats of quality latex semi-gloss paint
• Entry doors painted

EXTERIOR DECK, PORCH AND GROUNDS

• 8x12 rear deck to be constructed of pressure treated material according to plan
• Steps as necessary depending on grading
• Landscaping around building

ELECTRICAL

• 100 amp service; outlets and switches per Mass Building Code
• 2 cable hookups, 2 phone hookups
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• 2 doorbells with chimes
• Outlets for ceiling fans where provisions for overhead outlets exist (TBD)

LIGHTI NG FIXTURES

Kitchen

• Ceiling fixture, 2 recessed lights

½ bath

• Ceiling exhaust fan, light bar over vanity

Full bath

• Ceiling exhaust fan/light combo, light bar over vanity

Living room

• Ceiling light/fan combo

Dining room

• Standard lighting fixture

Bedrooms

• Ceiling light/fan combo

Hallways

• Flush mount lighting fixture

Allowances and upgrades available for an additional charge

INTERIOR DOORS AND MILLWORK

• Pre-hung molded fiber six panel interior doors primed off white
• Bi-fold molded fiber six panel closet doors primed off white
• 2½" colonial style primed finger joint casing applied to all interior doors, windows and exit/entry door
• Brass finished interior locksets
• Main stair well to 2nd floor: 2x4 frame, 1/2" sheetrock taped and finished with pine trim board, pine kicker and handrail
• Main stairs to be constructed with 2xl0 stock to allow for carpeted finish
• Basement stairs to be constructed with 2x10 treads and fir hand rail
• All closets to be fitted with metal shelving for storage and metal shelving with rail design for clothing
• Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities are supplied with laminate counter tops

INSULATION

• R-13 fiberglass batt with 4 ml vapor barrier
• R-30 blown cellulose
• R-19 basement ceiling or as per local building department requirements
• All vented for proper air flow
• Garage is not insulated

SHEETROCK

• 1/2" wallboard on all walls and ceilings
• Ceilings sprayed with texture finish
• 5/8" fire code on firewall of garage and garage ceiling

PLUMBING

Kitchen

• Dayton 33x22 double bowl stainless steel sink
• Delta 400 faucet

½ Bath

• Gerber 1.6 gallon water closet with seat
• Pedestal sink
• Delta 2522 faucet or equivalent

Full bath

• Aker CM60 one piece fiberglass tub and shower unit with Symmons S-96 valve
• Gerber 1.6 gallon water closet with seat
• 20x17 oval drop in sink
• Delta 2522 faucet or equivalent

All plumbing fixtures white in color. Additional colors available for an additional charge

BASEMENT

• All utilities hook into the unit from exterior stubs
• 2 Mansfield frost free exterior sillcocks
• Connection to gas hot water system
• ABS water and vent
• Type L copper water supply
• Washing machine/electric dryer connection

STANDARD APPLIANCE PACKAGE

• Frigidaire 30" Self Cleaning Electric Stove Model # FEF352FU or equivalent
  White or Bisque
• Frigidaire over-the-range Microwave Oven Model # FMV156DQ or equivalent
  White or Bisque
• Frigidaire 5 cycle Dishwasher Model # FOBI050REQ or equivalent
  White or Bisque

Allowances and upgrades available for an additional charge

AVAILABLE UPGRADES

ELECTRICAL

• Dimmer Switch - $110.00 per switch
• Recessed Lighting - $150.00 per can

FLOORING

• Ceramic Tile - $9.00 per square foot
• Hardwood - $9.00 per square foot

MISCELLANEOUS UPGRADES

• Central Vacuum - $2,750.00
• Main stair well to 2nd floor: yellow pine treads stained, white pine risers painted, with Beech Newell posts painted, handrail and balusters stained - $5,200.00
• Oak staircase as showcased in model unit - $7,500.00
• Granite Countertops - $90.00 per square foot