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1. FOUNDATION

    Foundation will have drop walls - location and size to be determined by the builder.

    Footing - 20" wide, 3000 3/4 poured concrete footing and lally column pads.
    Walls - 8" wide, 3000 3/4 poured concrete walls.

    Exterior walls of house to be coated with water-proofing material and foundation tie rods to be filled with hydraulic cement.

    Sill sealer between top of walls and pressure treated sills.

    Interior and exterior footing drains (perforated PVC pipe).

    Passive radon system tied into interior footing drain vented through roof via PVC pipe.


2. BASEMENT

    Full unfinished basement with exposed concrete walls and insulated wood framed drop walls - location and size of drops to be determined by the Builder.

    Floor - 3000 3/4 poured concrete approximately 3"- 4" thick.

    Walkout Door - depending on lot grade, there will be one (1) Benchmark "9-Lite" 2'-8"x6'-8" steel insulated door with aluminum threshold or one (1) 6'-0" sliding door located per the floor plan.

    Windows - four (4) single double hung windows and one (1) mullion double hung windows located per the floor plan - size to be determined by lot grade & Builder.

    Utilities - furnace, water heater, electric panel, duct work, domestic and sanitary piping to be located in the basement as determined by the Builder.


3. GARAGE

    Style - two (2) car garage located on grade approximately 20'x20'.

    Floor - 3000 3/4 poured concrete with fibermesh approximately 3"- 4" thick.

    Overhead Door - one (1) 16'-0"x7'-0" Raynor "Decade II" or equivalent with insulated panels.

    Overhead Door Finish - exterior in white steel with roughsawn raised panels, interior in white with vinyl backer.

    Overhead Door Operation - one (1) 1/2 hp "Liftmaster" electric motor, two (2) remote transmitters and one (1) outside wireless key pad.

    Interior Door - one (1) "six panel" 2'-8"x6'-8" steel insulated door with aluminum threshold.

    Window - one (1) double hung window located per the floor plan.

    Finish - all walls and ceilings will be insulated, sheetrocked and painted.

    Concrete surfaces will be left natural and unpainted.

    Beams and duct work will be boxed-in and sheetrocked.

    Buyer should consult the floor plans for the layout of the Garage.


4. ROOF

    Asphalt Shingles - IKO "Cambridge" raised natural shadow, 25 year U/L Class "A" rated or equivalent.

    White aluminum drip edge along all soffits and rakes. Step and roll flashing between siding and roof shingles.

    Ice and water barrier extending three feet up from all soffits and in all valleys.

    Continuous soffit and ridge vent on all roof soffits and ridges.

    Builder will match the roof shingle color, either "Pewterwood" or "Weatheredwood" to the exterior vinyl color selected by the Buyer.


5. EXTERIOR WALLS AND FINISH

    Exterior walls will be constructed of 2"x6" wood studs 16"o.c. (typical), 7/16" O.S.B. sheathing and TYVEK or equivalent vapor wrap.

    Exterior walls will be covered by Certainteed "Mainstreet" vinyl siding or equivalent - Buyer will choose color from Builder's samples.

    Exterior trim such as corners, soffits, rakes, window trim and miscellaneous pieces will be covered by either white vinyl or white aluminum.

    White aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts on front and rear soffits as determined by Builder.


6. EXTERIOR DOORS

    Exterior doors will be supplied by Riverside Millwork Company (RIVCO).

    Entry - Benchmark "6 Panel" 3'-0"x6'x8" steel insulated door with two (2) 1'-0"x6'-8" full view sidelites, aluminum and oak threshold and Schlage "Plymouth" series key lock entry set in polished brass.

    Deck - 6'-0" "Town & Country" vinyl clad sliding door with integrated mullion inserts, white handle with locking mechanism, white screen, aluminum threshold.

    Basement - per Section 2.


7. EXTERIOR WINDOWS

    Exterior windows (double hung, casement and stationary) will be Riverside Millwork Company (RIVCO) "Town & Country" series in white vinyl clad.

    Window frames and sash (interior and exterior) will be white vinyl clad.

    Exterior windows will have white integrated mullion inserts (6/6 typical) and double pane insulated glass.

    Double hung windows will have white metal screens (exterior), casement windows will have two (2) white metal screens (interior), stationary windows will have no screens.

    Shutters - front and side windows excluding transoms will have color molded vinyl louvered shutters - width to be determined by Builder (color selected by Buyer).

    Window sizes will vary per house model - Buyer should consult the Builder for details.


8. INSULATION

    3.5" R-11 kraft faced insulation in the stair wells, basement ceiling, laundry and bathroom partitions. 6" R-19 kraft faced insulation in the stair treads, exterior partitions, garage partitions, garage ceiling and basement knee walls, if any.

    9" R-30 kraft faced insulation in the second floor ceiling.

    Proper vents as required.

    TYVEK or equivalent vapor wrap on all exterior walls.


9. DECK

    Each house will have one (1) 12'x12' deck.

    Construction - pressure treated joists, white aluminum freize board, white vinyl railings, posts, balusters, and grey or beige vinyl decking.

    Finish - all materials will be factory finished except for pressure treated materials which will be left natural.


10. INTERIOR CEILINGS

    Basement - ceiling height of approx. 7'-6" - excludes carrying beams and ductwork.

    First Floor - ceiling height of approx. 8'-4" (areas with vaults will be higher).

    Second Floor - ceiling height of approx. 7'- 8" (areas with vaults will be higher).

    Finish - ceilings will have a smooth finish and will be painted.

    Raised Ceilings - vaulted and cathedral ceilings in certain models per the floor plans.


11. INTERIOR WALLS

    2"x4" wood studs @ 16" o.c. (typical) covered by 1/2" sheetrock.

    All sheetrock corners and seams will have three coats of joint compound and smooth finish.


12. INTERIOR TRIM

    Baseboard - 3-1/2" one-piece colonial - all areas.

    Window and door casings - 2-1/2" one-piece colonial - all areas.

    Basement stairs - plywood risers & treads, pine hand rail.

    First to second floor stairs - plywood risers & treads, oak handrail, pine skirt boards.

    First to second flooor stair system & sheetrock half walls will have a "nosed" pine cap with base molding between the sheetrock and cap.

    Pine trim will be paint grade (fingerjointed), oak trim will be stain grade.

    Buyer should refer to the floor plans for the layout of the stair system and half walls.


13. INTERIOR DOORS

    Style - six panel, smooth grain, hollow core masonite doors (6'-8" typical) and bifold doors (6'-6" typical).

    Hardware - Schlage "Plymouth" series polished brass round knobs with passage sets and polished brass hinges.

    Bi-fold Hardware - polished brass cabinet door pulls and polished brass hinges. Privacy Lock Sets - button lock doorsets for all bathrooms and the master bedroom.

    Buyer should refer to the floor plans for the various interior door types.


14. INTERIOR FINISH


    Walls - two (2) coats of flat latex paint (1 primer, 1 finish).

    Interior Doors - one (1) coat of semi-gloss latex paint.

    Pine trim - two (2) coats of semi-gloss latex paint. Oak trim - two (2) coats of clear polyurethane.

    Buyer will select one (1) interior wall color from the Builder's samples.

    Buyer will select one (1) interior trim color from the Builder's samples.

    Materials which come pre-primed may require only one (1) coat of paint.


15. CABINETRY

    Style - Aristokraft "Westbury Wheat" series oak cabinets with solid oak raised panels (choice of finishes) or Aristokraft "Augusta" series cabinets with white thermofoil raised panel doors and flush drawers with painted white frames.

    Hinges - self closing, fully concealed, 180 degree swing.

    Hardware - operable drawers and cabinet doors will have polished brass round door pulls.

    Upper Cabinets (kitchen only) will be 30" high except for 14" high above stove and refrigerator and will have matching crown molding.

    Kitchens will have one (1) refrigerator end panel and one (1) full depth refrigerator cabinet.


16. COUNTERTOPS

    Kitchen - one piece, post formed laminate with "superflo" front edge and molded backsplash.

    Baths - same as kitchen except in bathrooms where toilet sits next to vanity which will have "Banjo" style tops.

    Type - laminate will be either Formica, Pionite or Wilsonart brands.

    Colors - to be selected by Buyer from Builder's samples.

    Buyer should refer to the floor plans for the layout of the kitchen & bathroom cabinetry. The half bathroom will have a pedestal sink in lieu of a vanity.


17. FLOOR COVERING

    3/4" T & G O.S.B. nailed and glued - installed on the first and second floors only. 3/8" finish underlayment installed over 3/4" O.S.B. in areas with linoleum and ceramic tile.

    Linoleum - installed in the kitchen & main bath - standard is Congoleum "Valuflor." Ceramic Tile - installed in the foyer, laundry, half bath, & master bath - please see Builder's samples for standard selections.

    Master Bath Tub Surround - installed above the soaking tub - standard is Florida Tile "Artura #3201" 6"x8" in white. Note: three (3) walls will be tiled approximately 18" high.

    Carpeting - installed in all other areas except the basement, garage and attic - standard is NRF "Music Box." Padding - installed under carpeting - standard is "Bobcat" 3.5 lb. rebond.

    Linoleum, ceramic tile, carpet and padding selections will be made from Builder's samples.

    Buyer should consult Builder for the layout of the floor covering in each house model.


18. APPLIANCES

    Builder will give Buyer a $1,000 allowance at closing towards the purchase of its own appliances. Builder will install an appliance package consisting of refrigerator (without water line), freestanding gas range (Buyer may substitute a 220 volt electrical outlet pre-construction), dish washer, and non-venting hood fan or microwave oven.


19. SHELVING

    One (1) Closetmaid white epoxy coated steel shelf with hanger in the coat, laundry and hanging closets.

    Four (4) Closetmaid white epoxy coated steel shelves in the linen and pantry closets.


20. HEATING & VENTILATION

    Type - forced hot air by natural gas, furnace located in the basement.

    Furnace - one (1) Rheem or equivalent 100,000 BTU 92.50% efficiency with PVC direct vent and condensation drain.
    Thermostat - one (1) located on the first floor - location will vary per the house model

    Supply Duct Work - all lines will be rigid galvanized steel with insulation (some flex duct work approximately 5' feet from supply registers or around beams), air flow control dampers for each line, floor or wall registers on first and second floors in each room as required.

    Return Air - main duct line in the basement will be rigid galvanized steel, first floor will be ducted, second floor via wall returns, floor and wall registers as required. Note: actual supply and return sizing, layout, location of the thermostat, and location of supplies and returns will be determined by the heating and ventilation subcontractor and will vary per the house model.


21. ELECTRICAL

    Service - 200 amp with circuit breaker panel located in the basement and individual house meter.

    Exterior Fixtures - five (5) total - two wall lights at the overhead door, one wall light at the deck door and the walkout basement door, one surface light above the front entry door. Wall and surface lights will have a white powder coat finish with polished brass accents.

    Exterior Outlets - two (2) weatherproof with covers located in the front of the house and at the deck.

    Switches & Outlets - pure white, located per code, GFI outlets where required.

    CATV & Telephone - prewiring for three (3) RG6 CATV and three (3) CAT5 telephone - locations per Buyer. Junction Boxes - prewiring for three (3) located in the foyer, kitchen and dining room. Note: Buyer supplies & installs fixtures.

    Ceiling Fan Box - prewiring for one (1) located in the master bedroom. Note: Builder installs Buyer supplied ceiling fan.

    Surface Fixtures - four (4) - ceiling mounted with frosted lens located in the first and second floor hallways.

    Recessed Fixtures - nine (9) - white bezel with black baffles - kitchen (5), living room (2), master bedroom (2).

    Switched Controlled Outlets - two (2) - located in the two finished rooms upstairs. Fluorescent Strip Lights - four (4) located in the master bedroom walk-in closet, laundry closet, pantry, and main bath storage closet. Note: the "Pine Valley" will have two (2) strip lights located in the master bedroom walk-in closet and the laundry closet.

    Bathroom Strip Lights - one (1) per bath - exposed bulb, chrome finish, sized by Builder.

    Combination Light/Exhaust Fan - one (1) Nutone 100 cfm "quietest" per bathroom - surface mounted.

    Bulb Lighting - quantity determined by Builder - located in the garage and basement.

    Electrical work will be in accordance with all applicable electrical and building codes.


22. FIRE AND SAFETY

    Ceiling mounted hard wired smoke detectors with battery back-up located throughout the house per the building code and the City of Dover.


23. PLUMBING

    Half Bath - one (1) water closet and one (1) pedestal lav.

    Main Bath - one (1) WC, one (1) drop-in lav and one (1) bathtub/shower.

    Master Bath - one (1) WC, two (2) drop-in lavs, one (1) 6' soaking tub and one (1) 4' shower.

    Kitchen Sink - one (1) Elkay 33"x21" silvercast double bowl in stainless steel.

    Water Closets - 2 piece, round bowl, 1.6 GPF by Eljer.

    Drop-in Lavs - oval bowl in porcelain by Eljer.

    Pedestal Lav - one Eljer "Patriot" 2 piece in porcelain.

    Bathtub/Shower Unit - one (1) 60'x32" one piece in fiberglass by Aquaglass.

    Shower Stall - one (1) 48"x36" in fiberglass by Aquaglass.

    Soaking Tub - one (1) Jacuzzi "Alana" 72"x36" freestanding in fiberglass.

    Kitchen Faucet - Delta 400 single handle faucet in chrome with separate sprayer in black.

    Lav Faucets - Delta 520 single handle in chrome.

    Tub/Shower Valve - Delta "Monitor" temperature control valve in chrome.

    Soaking Tub Faucet - Delta 2710 Roman Tub in chrome.

    Garbage Disposal - ISE "Badger 5" or equivalent.

    Water Heater - Bradford-White forty-eight (48) gallon gas with power vent.

    Two (2) exterior frost free faucets.

    All fiberglass and porcelain plumbing fixtures will be white.


24. LAUNDRY CLOSET

    Laundry closet located on the first floor per the floor plans.

    Connections for hot and cold water with shut-off, stub for gas dryer (Buyer may substitute a 220 volt electrical outlet pre-construction), 110 volt outlet for washing machine and exterior dryer vent.

    Buyer will purchase its own washer and dryer and pay the cost of hook-ups for same.


25. MIRRORS

    Each bathroom will have 42" high wall mounted mirrors with polished edges extending the length of the countertop. The half bath will have an oval mirror.


26. FRONT STEPS

    Dimensions - each house will have a 4'x7' landing with either one or two steps to grade.

    Construction - pressure treated joists and stair stringers, cedar railing, and mahogany landing & treads.

    Finish - Mahogany will be treated with a clear preservative, railings will be painted white, and stair risers will be covered with white aluminum.


27. FRONT WALKWAY

    Construction - individual "Boston Colonial" clay pavers set in sand and gravel. Layout - from the front entry steps to the driveway, size will depend upon the house model.

    As site conditions vary, Builder will determine the front walkway layout.


28. UTILITIES

    Public sewer, water, gas, electric, telephone and cable television.

    All utility services in the street and between the house and the street will be located underground.


29. DRIVEWAY

    Construction - two (2) coats of bituminous concrete (hot top) over gravel - 2" binder course, 1" finish course.

    Layout - approximately 20' wide extending from the overhead door to the street.

    As site conditions vary, Builder will determine the driveway layout.


30. LANDSCAPING

    Landscaping package to include sod, shrubs, plants, and trees - the exact size, type, and amount of shrubs, plants and trees will be determined by Builder.

    All disturbed areas of the lot will have sod and will be irrigated by an underground sprinkler system.

    Hemlock blend bark mulch in all shrub and plant beds.

    Crushed stone around the entire foundation approximately 12" wide and under the deck.

    All disturbed areas of the yard area will be regraded to insure proper drainage and run-off.

    Retaining walls - Pisa II interlocking split face block in grey at drop walls as determined by the Builder.

    Basement Walkout Steps & Walls - some homes will require steps to grade from the basement door to grade - Pisa II interlocking split face block in grey as determined by the Builder.

    As site conditions vary, Builder will determine the landscaping layout.


31. LIMITED WARRANTY

    In addition to any warranty for materials and labor given by the manufacturers and/or installers of the various components of the house, Builder shall offer a one (1) year Limited Warranty on the house. Please consult the actual Limited Warranty for a more exact description of limitations and coverages.


32. BUILDER NOTES

    The Building Specifications are offered subject to change, omissions and errors by the Builder.

    The Builder reserves the right to substitute any of the above Building Specifications with materials of similar or greater quality.

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