Construction Features:

  • Custom “stick built” construction
  • Engineered roof truss system at 24” on center
  • Kiln dried, top quality lumber
  • Pressure treated foundation sill plates
  • 2x4 wall construction at 16” on center
  • 2x10 floor joist at 16” on center
  • ¾” tongue and groove sub-floors nailed & glued to joists
  • High strength 3000 psi footings, foundation walls, & slab
  • Double coated waterproofing on foundation walls with drain tile
  • Sump pump with storm water drainage tile or natural footer drainage
  • CPVC non-corrosive hot-cold water distribution system
  • PVC non-corrosive waste drain system with clean outs
  • Frost-free exterior water bib on front & rear of home
  • Passive radon mitigation sump pit

Energy Saving Features:

  • R-13 fiberglass batt insulation at all exterior walls with interior vapor barrier.  Total R-value:  R-15.45
  • R-30 blown-in fiberglass attic insulation.  Total R-value:  R-31.57
  • Foundation sill plate rolled insulation
  • Silicon caulking of outside air infiltration areas
  • Steel insulated exterior door system
  • Pre-finished, insulated, vinyl windows with screens
  • Vinyl basement windows with screens
  • Pre-finished, color coordinated, attic roof and/or ridge vents for proper ventilation of attic areas
  • Pre-finished, color coordinated, perforated gable & soffit overhangs for proper ventilation of attic areas
  • High efficiency gas furnace
  • Central air conditioning system
  • Cold air returns throughout
  • Energy efficient direct vent gas fireplace
  • Insulated, quick recovery, 40 gallon gas water heater (where gas is available)

Electrical Features:

  • Circuit breaker panel with main breaker disconnect
  • Solid copper interior electric wiring throughout (except 220 volt)
  • AC wired smoke detector with battery backup on each level
  • Pre-wired cable TV jacks in great room & all bedrooms
  • Pre-wired phone jacks in kitchen, great room, & all bedrooms
  • Pre-wired for future fans in all bedrooms with installed fan in great room
  • Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets in kitchen, baths, garage, basement, & all “wet” areas
  • All weather exterior electrical outlet at front porch and rear patio
  • Front door chime
  • Professional lighting selection assistance and a $1,300 lighting allowance

Interior Features:

  • Painted or stained interior trim package
  • Painted 6 panel masonite or stained smooth birch interior doors (per trim package)
  • Satin Nickel interior & exterior door hardware
  • Custom stained, solid oak, floors in foyer
  • Quality plush wall to wall carpet with high density pad (Berber in great room if desired)
  • “No wax” premium vinyl flooring in kitchen, laundry, & bathrooms
  • Laundry area with washer/dryer hookups and laundry tub where space allows
  • Textured drywall interior ceilings & complete garage
  • Smooth drywalled interior walls painted with interior latex paint
  • Stained oak handrail system with painted spindles
  • Gas fireplace with ceramic tile hearth and surround
  • Custom finished stained or painted wood mantle surround

Kitchen Features:

  • Quality wood cabinets in arch and square door profiles
  • Designer laminate counter tops
  • Stainless steel double bowl sink with disposal
  • Washerless, single handle, faucet with sprayer
  • Major brand kitchen appliances including:  self-cleaning electric range, “pot scrubber” style dishwasher, & ductless range hood

Bathroom Features:

  • Quality wood vanity cabinets
  • Cultured marble tops at single bowl vainities or designer laminate tops at double bowl vanities
  • Washerless, single or double handle, vanity faucets
  • “Scald Guard” tub & shower faucets
  • Convenient shut off valves at all sinks & toilets
  • Fiberglass safety bath tubs & shower bases
  • Hand-set ceramic wall tile at tub & shower areas
  • Ceramic towel bars and fixtures
  • Full vanity mirrors

Exterior Features:

  • Low maintenance brick and vinyl exteriors
  • Pre-finished vinyl soffits with aluminum gutters and downspouts
  • Solid color, louvered, vinyl shutters
  • Embossed steel overhead garage door
  • 25 year asphalt/fiberglass, self-sealing, roof shingles over tar paper
  • Metal valley roof flashing
  • Poured concrete walkways, driveway, & patio
  • Molded concrete splash blocks
  • Finish grade, seed, straw, & fertilize yard
  • Professional landscaping design & installation

Warranties & Service:

  • One year materials and labor warranty per the guidelines of the “Home Builder’s Association” of Greater Cincinnati
  • Full manufacturer’s warranties
  • 30 day & one year service request forms
  • In-house service department

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