Design Features Included on Garden-Style Home Plans
HOMESITE:
- Home will be situated on the lot in accordance with the county, city and Review Board requirements.
- Builder to emphasize leaving natural areas unless otherwise advised.
- Homesite will have final grading with grass seed and pine straw with a generous setback from back or curb.
- Additional engineering work or backfill required for homesites that are low or unsuitable for building will be an additional expense to the owner.
FOUNDATION, FRAMING AND FLOOR PLANS:
- Home will be constructed on a raised slab (2 blocks) on top of 24” x 8” deep footings with #5 rebar and hurricane ties at the roof.
- All framing will meet or exceed the new NC wind code requirements.
- 9’ ceilings throughout, except where plan notes areas.
- 1/2” Oriented Stand Board (OSB) on sidewalls and roof.
- Accessible attic storage.
EXTERIORS:
- Vinyl shutters provided on all windows on the front of the home.(per plan)
- Hip elevation or gable elevation available.(per plan)
- Brick and vinyl siding for low maintenance living.
- Boxing and cornice material will be maintenance-free vinyl.
- Standard shingles featuring metal flashing in exposed areas and metal accents on front of home.
- Low maintenance concrete front porch.
WINDOWS AND DOORS:
- Maintenance-free vinyl windows and doors, meet 130 mph wind code.
- Door hardware to include dead bolts on exterior doors with choice of finish.
- Windows and doors feature double pane insulated glass, bottom tilt sashes, screens and grills between glass.
PLUMBING [Bathrooms]:
- Emergency turnoff valves at sinks.
- All full baths feature cultured marble tops and Castle by Moen® faucets.
- Shower/tub combination in baths.
PLUMBING [Kitchen and Laundry]:
- Deep bowl stainless steel kitchen sink with pullout Moen sprayer.
- Connection for icemaker and washing machine.
PLUMBING [Other]:
- 50-gallon water heater.
- Two outside spigots.
ELECTRICAL:
- Complete lighting packages.
- Cable TV and four-line telephone service provide in all bedrooms/living room.
- Outlets to be installed according to code (see wiring diagram).
- Two outdoor outlets.
- Wiring for two outside floodlight (front and rear).
GARAGE:
- Garage floor 3000 PSI Concrete with vapor barrier.
- Finished and painted walls.
- Garage door with light.
- Remote operable garage door
HVAC:
- Smoke detectors are installed in every bedroom and living area.
- 13-Seer heat pump.
INTERIOR FINISHES [Paint]:
- Ceilings will be finished with slick coated sheetrock painted white.
- Interior walls and trim to have two coats of paint – up to two colors.
INTERIOR FINISHES [Doors/Hardware/Shelving]:
- Interior door styles will coastal 3½” casing and 5½” baseboards.
- Standard choice bathroom hardware (towel bars and paper holders).
- Master bathroom shower door provided.
- 42”tall mirrors over length of vanities.
- White wire shelving in closets, pantry and over washer and dryer.
CABINETS [Kitchen/Bath]:
- Flat panel cabinets in kitchen and bath.
- Solid surface counter tops in kitchen with cultured marble tops in bathrooms.
FLOORING:
- Garage floor Hardwood flooring in foyer, dining, kitchen, breakfast, living room and halls.
- Carpet in all bedrooms and closets.
- Tile in baths and utility room.
APPLIANCES:
- Whirlpool: range, quite power dishwasher, microwave and disposal.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND SERVICES:
- Bonded Builder Warranty.
- 2 Year Builder Warranty.
- Post construction owner orientation and walk-thru.
- County Inspections and approvals with Certificate of Occupancy.
- Quality control inspection by on site licensed general contractor.