|
Description |
Benefit |
| 1 |
Architectural grade shingles |
Dimensional shingles have a longer warrantee(30 years) and
give your home a custom look as well as improved wind
resistance |
| 2 |
Ice and water shield |
Placed at the eves and
valleys where snow and ice accumulate to reduce the chance
of a leak due to Ice damming |
| 3 |
Energy Heel Trusses |
Energy
Heels allow for the placement of a full thickness of attic
insulation all the way to the outer edge of the outside
wall. More insulation at the roof/wall intersection means a
warmer more energy efficient home as well as less chance for
ice damming in the winter. |
| 4 |
LP Smart Trim |
All exterior wood trim is LP Smart Trim. Engineered from wood,
it is more dimensionally stable and holds paint better than
traditional wood trim meaning less maintenance & easier
cleaning |
| 5 |
2" PVC chase from basement to attic |
Future
proofs your home by providing a raceway to run additional
low voltage lines in the future |
| 6 |
R-15
fiberglass batt insulation/ optional Blown in Cellulose |
Variety
of insulation packages available to offer increaed energy
efficiency, which translates into substantially savings on
monthly utilities |
| 7 |
R-2.5
1/2" Dow Duramate Plus wall sheathing |
Reduces
air and moisture infiltration and provides the necessary
thermal break for the wall assembly protecting the stud
cavity from condensation due to vapor transfer and changing
temperatures. |
| 8 |
Dow Weathermate house wrap |
Reduces
air and moisture infiltration and a continuous "water plane"
to prevent leaks at windows doors and roof to wall
intersections. |
| 9 |
R-10 2"
rigid Dow Insulation at basement walls |
Provides
Thermal break and reduces condensation for a warmer and
dryer basement |
| 10 |
Seal set
all sills, rims and walls |
High
strength construction adhesive or fiberglass gasket is used
to seal the sill plate to the foundation, the rim board to
the sill, the bottom wall plate to the sub floor, and
between wall sections reducing air infiltration providing a
healthier, more comfortable and more energy efficient home. |
| 11 |
6" Brick ledge |
Provides
a natural flashing against water intrusion at the sill and a
more finished appearance. |
| 12 |
I Level
floor system
(11-7/8") engineered to L/480 w/ Green Edge T&G
3/4" sub-floor glued and nailed. |
Provides
the most consistently level, and quiet floors with no
bounce. L/480 is 33% stronger and stiffer than required by
code. Green Edge sub-floor is superior in moisture
resistance to commodity grade sub-floors. |
| 13 |
Sump
Pump ejector
thru the foundation
wall |
Greatly
reduces the noise transmitted throughout the home when the
pump cycles on and off, especially "thump" of the check
valve at the completion of the cycle. |
| 14 |
Sealed
sump lid, sealed floor /wall joints, sealed return air
ducts, vent pipe for sump |
Reduces
odors from stagnant ground water in your sump as well as a
guard against Radon Gas intrusion |
