Construction of New Home Units

1. Double Windows Operable
2. Paint/Stain Quality - more applications
3. Trim - Tighter Corners
4. Wider Sidewalks - 48" and 42"
5. Premium Studs (Finger Jointed for straighter walls)
6. Lumber - Pre-Dried & Home Lumber Quality
7. 12" I-Beam Joist (Straighter and Stronger - Pre-dried)
8. Continuous Attic Ventilation
9. Insulated Treated Plates (Black Jack, Sill Sealer, Black Jack Protection)
10. Anderson Windows (Argon & LoE)
11. SEER 11 A/C Units (5% more efficient than SEER 10)
12. Air Quality Experts (Whole House Air Cleaners standard)
13. Vinyl in Baths (Not Carpet)
14. High Speed Wiring (Cat 5e & RG6)
15. Upgraded Trane Furnace (Not Builder's Grade)
16. 12" Overhang on Gable Ends
17. 1 Piece Shower/Tub Units (not caulked together)
18. Doors on all Shower Units
19. More Cabinets in the Kitchen
20. Insulated Headers (R-value of 18)
21. Shingles Nailed, Not Stapled
22. Delta Faucets
23. Proper Grading on Property
24. 5/8" Drywall on Ceilings (Prevents Bowing)
25. Correct Primer on Walls to Achieve True Color of Paint
26. Driveways are sealed
27. Proper Subfloor Under All Hard Surface Materials
28. Vinyl floor is completely glued down, not just perimeter
29. Fine Grade and Seeded Lawn
30. Casing around doors and windows
31. Custom Grabill or Schmucher Cabinets
32. Stick built rafters, allowing on-site adjustments
33. 3 1/4" Standard Base Trim
34. Foam Insulation around exterior doors, windows, and electrical openings
35. Insulated corners
36. Insulated Can Lights where needed
37. Beveled Porch Railing
38. Vapor Barrier on Tuff R
39. Quality Vytec Siding
40. Structured Wiring
41. ThermaTru Doors
42. Concave, or Tooled, mortar joints between exterior bricks to prevent freezing
43. Anti-siphon freeze-less water spigots - eliminates pipe rupture during freezing conditions, even if pipe is left on