House Frame Foundation
Footing 10" x 20" poured concrete, 3000 minimum PSI, with keyway
Foundation 10" poured concrete 3000 minimum PSI, waterproof membrane below grade
Garage Floor 4" poured fibermesh concrete 3500 minimum PSI, over 12" gravel base.
Cellar Floor 4" poured fibermesh concrete 3500 minimum PSI, over 12" gravel base.
Frame 2" x 4" exterior walls with 1/2" CDX plywood agency sheathing, Typar or equivalent air barrier.  Dry SPF 2 and better framing.
Floor System 3/4" T & G plywood, glued and nailed.
Bulkhead Bilco preprimed

House Exterior Finish
Siding "A" and better rustic cedar clapboards, rough side out, approximately 4" exposed to weather.
Exterior Trim #2 pine or FJ pre-primed pine with custom trim detail; per Builder's specifications
Window Trim 5/4 x 4 stock
Shutters Per Plan; vinyl louvered
Gutters Optional and extra
Garage Doors Steel insulated doors size per Plan (per Builder's selection).
Roof Black 25 year manufacturer's warranty roof shingles with ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, fiberglass
Ventilation Ridge and soffit vents.  Gable vents and roof vents at Builder's discretion

Grounds
Landscaping 25' around house and other areas required to be disturbed to be cleared (Builder's discretion), stumped, rough graded, loamed (3" - 4") and seeded with 20 shrubs in front of house with mulch bed.
Front Walkway Brick or Bluestone walkway from driveway to front steps
Front Steps Brick capped; see Brick Allowance
Deck 12' x 18' open pressure treated
Driveway 2 coats asphalt (1 1/2" binder and 1 1/2" finish) over 12" gravel base; location Builder's discretion
Garage Doors Steel insulated doors size per Plan (per Builder's selection).
Septic System Title V, Board of Health approved 4 bedroom septic design per Builder's specs

House Interior
Interior Walls Skim coat plaster over 1/2" blueboard (screwed); texture finish in garage and closets
Ceilings Smooth in kitchen and non-vaulted baths, textured elsewhere. 9' first floor ceilings and 8' second floor ceilings.
Interior Trim 5 1/4" wood colonial baseboard molding, 3 1/2" wood Stafford window and door casing; "picture frame" wainscotting effect with chair rail in dining room; 3 piece dentil molding in dining room; 4 5/8" 2 piece crown molding in living room and study.
Shelving Wire closet systems. See Shelving Allowance
Mirrors Rectangular standard size plate glass mirrors over 2nd floor bathroom vanities only.
Bathroom Hardware Towel bars, toilet tissue holders, etc. are to be furnished by Buyer and installed by Builder.
Stairs
  • Main stairs: 1 1/16" oak treads with select traditional oak railing (stained and polyurethaned); and traditional paint grade spindles, painted
  • Secondary stairs (if any): Carpeted
  • Basement stairs: Pine treads and risers, unpainted
  • Garage stairs: Builder's discretion
Attic Access Pull down stairs
Floors
  • Ceramic Tile - Bathrooms, laundry/mudroom
  • Flooring: Select Red Oak Strip Flooring -- Foyer, kitchen and dinette, living room, dining room and study (sealer and 2 coats of polyurethane)
  • Carpet: Family room, bedrooms and upstairs hall
  • Plywood: Attic, on landing only
Fireplace & Chimney
  • Masonry chimney and fireplace with flush brick hearth and custom pine painted mantle (per Builder's discretion)
  • Chimney top - Builder's discretion. See Brick Allowance
Cabinets, Countertops & Millwork See Allowances

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Builder reserves the right to make equal value substitutions for any specified items. Allowances and specifications subject to change prior to agreement. In the event of any conflict between the Plans and Specifications and Allowances/Selections, the Specifications and Allowances/Selections shall govern. Prices subject to change without notice.

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