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10-year limited home warranty. Although we strive for perfection, we built our reputation on our service after the sale.
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2" x 6" studs in plumbed walls. Copper or
PEX high pressure lines.
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Energy-saving water heaters. Polyethylene vapor barriers.
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Hand-selected stud and joist lumber. Trusses are delivered
to job site when needed, not left on ground to warp.
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Energy-designed engineered trusses to allow for full R-38
insulation value over outer walls and still maintain proper attic
ventilation. Some builders use conventional trusses, maximum of R-19
insulation, no ventilation.
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Architectural 30-year shingles.
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Chimney flashing.
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Aluminum vented soffit. Rust-proof drip cap under shingle
edge.
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5/8" plywood roof or OSB roof decking with plywood clips.
Some builders use 1/2" decking, even wafer board, with no plywood clips.
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Service
walkway in attic space with light and switch. Plywood over garage
for storage.
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Water-proofing on foundation where needed. Relief drain
in foundation.
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3/4" tongue and grooved Advantec flooring with a 50-year
warranty, glued and nailed to engineered TJI silent floor joists. Some builders
eliminate blocking and use 2" x 8" floor joists.
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Engineered beams as required. For example, across top of garage
door or other wide expanses. Some builders use job built
beams which have less structural strength.
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Curtain rod blocking at windows
and patio doors a full 16" from
each side. Some builders eliminate blocking, which
makes installation of curtains impossible.
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Cabinet blocking as required.
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2" x 6" studs on all exterior
walls. Sill sealer. Some builders use black board, no sill sealer.
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Floor
tile laid with hardi-backer where needed.
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Continuous Ridgevent gable
vents. Some builders use less attractive, less efficient metal vents.
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Water-resistant
sheet rock and soundproofing in baths.
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All garages are insulated,
including doors.
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Roll-out trays in kitchen.
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Pull-out shelves in kitchen.
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Job superintendent that personally oversees
the construction of your home.
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Weathershield Low-E Double Pane Wood
Windows with Argon Gas. Some builders use builder grade vinyl windows.
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5" gutters with leaf guard. Some builders use 4" gutters
with no leaf guard.