We've hired contractors to build a couple of room additions, and we drew up
blueprints and got bids on a full house once, so I'm familiar with home
construction and the specifications associated. The first room
addition we did was specified in a one-page contract, very brief and
vague. Mistake! Lots of misunderstandings, leading to hard
feelings. The next room addition we did was much better: I
wrote up a 5 page detailed specification and everyone was happier: the
contractor was able to make a more precise bid; and also didn't have to waste
time asking the customers (us) what model of sink we wanted etc. Most
importantly, there were no misunderstandings and no hard feelings.
We wrote a specification for a complete house, and it took me awhile to get
all the details right: there weren't too many examples on the web.
So I thought Id pass along my specification so others could use it as a template
to start their own projects with. Good luck!
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Special Framing
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10' plate height main floor; 9' plate height
basement. Front porch ceiling
13'.
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Placement of home on lot
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Locate north wall of house exactly 5'
from north lot line; locate
west edge of deck 25' from
west (golf side) lot line.
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Grades
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Main floor line 20" above front yard grade.
Basement slab line 8" above rear yard grade.
Slope on side per attached elevations.
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215
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Excavation
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Undisturbed soil - sand & gravel.
Move large boulders as needed.
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2301
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Footing Material
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2500 PSI
concrete 1/2" vertical reinforcing steel 24" OC as per code
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2401
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Foundation Material
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2500 PSI concrete 1/2" vertical reinforcing
steel 24" OC as per code.
2 rows of horizontal 1/2" reinforcing steel as per code
requirement.
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245
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Radon Mitigation
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Active
Radon Mitigation
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250
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Water Proofing
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Asphalt
Emulsion
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270
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Foundation Drainage system
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As
required: 4" drain (PVC) with 2" drain rock
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2701
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Garage Drain
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No
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3201
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Framing Material
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Sill Plates:
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2x4 and 2x6 Pressure treated fir
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Bearing Walls
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2x4 and 2x6 fir
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Underlayment
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Underlayment:
11/32" APA plywood under vinyl floors; Wonderboard under tile.
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Ceiling Height
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Main floor
10'; basement 9';
porch 13'.
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Ceilings
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All ceilings flat.
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Exterior wall
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2" x 6" fir 24" on center;
Advaced Framing. Includes
walls between garage and heated rooms.
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Interior walls
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2" x 4";
16" on center.
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Garage walls, exterior
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2" x 4"; 16" on center.
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Basement walls
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2" x 6" furred walls adjacent to all
concrete foundation walls (see plan for locations).
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Plates
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Single bottom, double top.
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Subfloor
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3/4" Tongue and groove OSB.
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Subfloor glued
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T & G subfloor glued and nailed to joists.
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Roof sheeting
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15/32" OSB
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Wall sheeting
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7/16"
OSB
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Vapor barrier
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Polyurethane barrier on all exterior walls
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Roof framing
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Manufactured trusses 24" OC
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Roof
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All roof components are hip; except following
are gable: over the one-car garage door, and the front porch.
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Eaves
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Extend 18" to 20" beyond walls.
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Roof over deck
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None except for eaves.
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Main floor joists
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LP brand, LPI joists. 11 7/8" engineered joists, 16" on center.
Joists will be selected in
accordance with span tables in the latest version of LPI 26/30/36/56
Technical Guide. Load assumption is 12 PSF dead load and 40 PSF live load.
Maximum total load deflection no more than 1/2".
Clear spans longer than 19'-2" use LPI-56; spans longer than
18'-2" use LPI-36; spans longer than 17'-7" use LPI-30; all
other spans use LPI-26.
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Basement beams
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TrusJoist brand, Parallam PSL.
Beam sizing will be in accordance with the load tables in the
latest version of TrusJoist Specifiers Guide for Parallam PSL Headers,
Beams, and Columns. Load
assumptions will be 52 PSF with deflection limit L/480.
Long beam in Rec Room will be Parallam 5-1/4" x 16".
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Decorative columns and beams
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Main floor great room has some floor-to-ceiling
columns. Non-load bearing.
Located per plan.
Plan also includes some decorative (non load-bearing) beams that
attach to the columns. See item 620 for finishing details on columns.
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Porch (exterior)
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Two columns supporting porch roof.
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Tub and shower
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Tub and Shower alcoves: Studs 16" OC
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Attic Access
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Approx 2' x 3' access to attic.
In hallway.
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Stairs
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Rise/Run: all stairs, interior and exterior,
have rise = 7.5" and run = 10"
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In Floor heat
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No
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323
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Soffit
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LP
Innerseal soffit panel
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330
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Basement floor
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In Floor Heating
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No
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Stain/Acid
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No
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3353
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Garage Floor
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Sq Ft: per plans
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3000 PSI
concrete hard trowel steel 24" OC 1/2" rebar 24" OC
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Garage Floor
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Slope garage floor to overhead doors
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Garage Floor
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Control joints approx every 10'
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Garage Floor
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Garage floor approx 8" below main floor
level.
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Floor Drain
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No
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340
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Driveway
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Size and shape per plan. Broom finish concrete.
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Driveway slope
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If driveway runs downhill from street towards garage:
ensure lowest point of driveway is about 3' from garage doors (to
prevent rain from entering garage).
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340
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Front Porch
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Size and
shape per plan. Exposed
aggreagate concrete.
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Front Porch
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Two steps down to grade, surrounding entire
porch.
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340
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Walkway, front
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6' wide exposed aggregate; 1/2" reinforcing
steel 48" on center.
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Walkway, side
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Side walkway:
3' wide concrete walkway on north (garage) side of house, extending
full length of house. Gradual
slope (no steps). Adjacent to
house (no gap for planter). 1/2" rebar 48" OC.
Broom finish. Slope
away from house.
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340
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Patio
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Size per plan.
Exposed aggregate 1/2" reinfocing steel 48" on center.
Approximate shape shown on plan, but owners may make small changes.
Slope patio away from house approx 1" per 10'.
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340
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Retaining wall
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Small retaining wall on south side, located per
plans. Size as needed for
full-height siding west of retaining wall.
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AC slab
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Concrete slab for AC compressor, approx 4' x 4',
located per plans.
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410
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Roof
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Owens Corning "Oak Ridge PRO-30"
Asphalt / fiberglass shingle. 30
year warranty.
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Color
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Driftwood
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Slope
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7:12
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Valleys
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Valleys are copper with ice and water shield
backing.
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Roof Venting System
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Standard
roof and soffit vents.
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420
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Ext. Brick Trim
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Front elevation covered with artificial
rock; see attached plan for coverage.
Pattern, arches, and details are similar to that shown on G. Finch
plan 2223, including keystones, arches, columns, ledges, and 2' wrap
around sides of house. Covers
two porch columns. Owens
Corning brand - Cultured Stone. Style
is "Country Ledgestone" ; color is "White Oak".
50 year warranty.
For garage and window/door trim use Owens-Corning Architectural
Trim, color Grey.
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430
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Fireplace - Geat room
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Lennox brand, model Superior D-800.
Opening 40" wide. Direct
vent to side of house. Electronic
ignition. With Heater blower.
Gas-line, glass doors, grate, and 30" gas logs included.
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Hearth
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Raised up to 14" (height to be determined
by owner). Tile covered.
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Facing
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Tile
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Mantle
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Maple trim per millwork item 620.
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430
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Fireplace: Basement
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Lennox brand, model Superior D-800.
Opening 40" wide. Direct
vent to side of house. Electronic
ignition. With Heater blower.
Gas-line, glass doors, grate, and 30" gas logs included.
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Hearth
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Raised up to 14" (height to be determined
by owner). Tile covered.
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Facing
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Tile
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Mantle
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Painted wood.
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440
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Dryvit
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None.
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Lamp Post
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No.
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450
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Windows
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Windows: Vinyl;
Milgard brand "Classic Vinyl".
Locations and sizes per attached plan.
Low-E (Cardinal LoE2). Argon
filled. White.
No grids. Screens
on all operable windows. Lifetime
warranty.
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Window Sizes
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Size of all windows per plans.
Most main floor windows have a 1'
6" inch high
transom window above the 5' or 4' window.
All transom windows have flat top, unless noted otherwise (some
have arch tops). Tops of
transom windows are 8' 2" above floor;
tops of windows without transoms are 6' 8" above flooor
(exception: top of the
window in the stairway is 7' 2" above main floor level)
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Dormer Window
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Over stairs:
5' wide x 2' high, arch top. May
not appear in plans.
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Door transom windows:
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Front door has a 6' wide transom window,
arch-top. French doors in
Dining Room have a transom window, arch top.
All other glass doors on the main floor have a 1' 6" transom
window, flat-top.
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Grids
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None, on any windows.
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Mater Bath
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Clear windows, not obscure.
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Low E
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Yes.
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450
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Sidelights
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Front door sidelights. See item 456.
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451
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Skylights
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If any skylights are shown in the attached plan:
Velux brand, FS model; Double glazed glass;
Low-E.
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456
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Front Door
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Peachtree
brand; Style: Newport II
Regal; Low-E
coating; argon-filled; 36"
wide plus two 14" sidelights; 6' 8" high; Transom window above.
Painted. Lifetime
warranty. Part numbers:
EL460REG transom;
sidelights: 14"
N15REG; door: 36"
N97REG. No screen.
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Door sill
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Chrome
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457
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Other Exterior Doors
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See "Exterior Glass doors" below.
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Sills
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Chrome
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Hinges/HW
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Brass, 3-hinge
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Exterior Glass Doors
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All exterior doors, except front door:
Peachtree brand, Citadel model.
No grid; Low-E
coating; Argon filled. Tempered
glass; Painted white. Lifetime warranty. Screens
on sliders; no screens on hinged doors.
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460
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Garage Doors
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One 16' x 8'
insulated steel.
One 9' x 8' insulated
steel. One
6' x 7' insulated steel (only if golf cart garage is in the
attached floorplan). Brand:
Clopay. Model 4300. Windows: sunburst
pattern windows in top row of panels (all 3 garage doors). All doors will
have keyed double lock bar locks, all keyed alike.
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Paint Color
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White.
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Gar. Door Opener
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One opener for the 16' door.
Two remote controls.
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Ext. Digital Code pad
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Yes
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Garage Interior
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Sheetrock
complete. Paint: no.
Insulate: See item
465.
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Garage Interior Doors
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Steel, solid-core fire door.
Six-panel. Auto-close. 1-3/4"
thick. 20 minute fire
rating. Size per plans.
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465
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Insulation
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Batt
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All insulation is batt, not blown.
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Ceiling
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R-38
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Exterior Walls
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R-19 (includes furred walls between basement and
foundation walls)
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Under floors
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Cantilevered overhangs: R-30
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Garage: Warm walls
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R-19
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Garage: Ceiling and cold walls
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None.
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Basement Ceiling
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None.
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470
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Siding: Front
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None.
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Siding: Sides and back
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Cementous Fiberboard. Hardiboard brand.
Style: Colonial Roughsawn. 6-3/4"
exposure (8" total width). Factory pre-primed.
50-year warranty.
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Building Wrap
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Tyvek or equal.
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Dryvit Color
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None.
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Exterior Trim
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The exterior trim (fascia, frieze, window trim,
corner trim) is identical to that shown in plan 2223 dated 3-8-00.
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Facia
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Eave fascia: 1"x8" fascia board with
1"x3" fascia trim.
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Soffit
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Eave Soffit and frieze: Enclosed soffit.
2"x4" frieze board.
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Window Trim, Exterior
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1"x4"
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Door Trim, Exterior
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1" x 4"
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Trim Band
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1"x4" and 2"x8" trim band
around house at main floorline.
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Corner Trim, Exterior
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1"x4" trim board
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Paint
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See item 660.
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480
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Deck
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Trex brand
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Deck Size
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Per plans
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Plank size
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2" x 6"
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Deck Rail
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Tempered glass
(clear) panels, 36" high.
Rails, posts, trim, etc to
be Trex.
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Deck Steps
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Yes. 42"
wide. Rise 7-1/2"
Run 10". Landings, if necessary, included. If two stairs are shown on attached plan, owner will select
one of the two locations later, without a price increase.
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Deck Color
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"Natural"
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520
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Electrical
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Wiring
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Copper. Non-metal
sheathing (romex).
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Switch & outlet plate color
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Ivory.
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Switch style
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Paddle (also called rocker or decora) style.
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Prewire Phone
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Category 5 wiring (four pairs of conductors).
Hub-and-spoke layout (also called "star" layout) not
daisy chain . Hub in Utility
room. Up to four wall plates
per floor. Two cat-5 wires run from hub to each wall plate: one wire for
phones, the other for computer network.
Each wall plate has one RJ-11 jack (standard six-pin phone jack)
and one RJ-45 jack (standard 8-pin computer network jack).
Jack locations shown on attached plan.
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Prewire Cable TV
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RG6 cabling.
Up to four TV jacks on each floor.
Jack locations shown on attached plan.
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Range Wiring
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None.
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Service
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200 amp underground
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Basement
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Separate 100 amp 40 circuit subpanel in
basement.
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Outlet, light, and switch locations
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Attached plan shows location and types of
switches, light fixtures, and outlets.
Not all switches and outlets are shown, due to space limitations:
for example, the garbage disposal switch is not shown,
separate switches for bath fan and lights are not shown,
and separate switches for ceiling fan and its lights are not shown.
Requirements in this specification have precedence over the plan.
Locations and quantity of outlets can be changed by electrician to
meet code or improve efficiency. Switch
locations can be changed if the electrician desires, but owner must be
notfied. Changes to switch types (dimmer, 3-way) require change
order.
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Kitchen Outlets
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Outlets
spaced every 4', or closer, in kitchen.
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Exterior lights
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Exterior lights will be either wall mounted or
recessed in porch ceiling.
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Exterior lights on posts
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None
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Ceiling fans:
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Separate
switches for fan and light. Light
on dimmer. Fan on
variable-speed switch. Some
ceiling fan lights (not fans) may be on 3-way switches (one 3-way on/off
and one 3-way dimmer).
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Doorbell
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Yes
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Smoke detectors
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Electrically operated with battery backup.
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Dimmer Switches
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Dimmer switches are vertical-slide dimmer
switches (with separate on/off swich built-in).
Some may be 3-way dimmer switches.
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3-way switches
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Some light circuits have 3-way switches.
Some of these may include a dimmer switch, in which case one switch
is an 3-way on/off and the other switch is a 3-way dimmer.
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Walls Switches
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Pantry, linen, and walk-in-closets have wall
switches
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Exterior weatherproof outlets:
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Up to six (two in front; two on each level in
back).
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Refrigerator Outlet
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Refrigerator outlet on dedicated circuit.
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Attic
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One porcelain fixture with wall switch.
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Garage Lights
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Will be flourescent lights.
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Baths Exhaust Fans
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Panasonic brand, WhisperLite model.
Fan and lights switched separately.
Fans vented to outside. Fan
switch is a timer. Material costs taken from light fixture allowance.
Use 70 CFM (model
FV-07VQL) in all locations, except use 110 CFM (model FV-11VQL) in master
tub/shower room.
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Wiring to deck
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6 gauge wire (3 conductor plus ground) to empty
junction box on exterior wall under deck. For possible future use, such as
hot tub. Not connected to
panel and no circuit breaker required.
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Low-voltage kitchen lights
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Low voltage (12V) halogen lighting system for
under-cabinet in kitchen. Tresco
brand. Profile
1" or less. Up to eight
20W halogen lights. 160W
transformer hidden (attic, garage, or utility room).
Material cost to be paid from light fixture allowance. Installation
included in overall house price.
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220V outlets
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Utility Room (dryer). Kitchen (wall oven).
AC.
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Alarm System wiring
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Alarm system wire (Category 5, UTP) installed in
walls. Contractor does not
have to supply or install any component of alarm system. Wires start in a
single empty junction box (hub) in utility room.
Wires go to up to four locations per floor (in ceiling corners, for
future motion detectors).
120V power wire supplied to the Utility Room junction box.
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525
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Light Fixtures
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Allowance
$3,000 for light fixtures. Allowance
covers light fixtures, ceiling fans, and bath fans. Labor, installation, switches, outlets, wiring, circuit
breakers, etc paid from overall house price.
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530
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Plumbing
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Pipes: DWV
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ABS or PVC.
Schedule 40.
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Pipes: water supply
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Copper, type L rigid pipe. Lead-free solder.
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530
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Plumbing - Kitchen
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Kitchen Sink
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Kohler "Brookfield" : model 5942
(self-rimming) or model 5898-4U (undercounter). Color Biscut (K96).
Located in island. Undermount
decision will be made after countertop material selected.
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Island Sink
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Only one sink in the kitchen.
See above.
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Kit. Faucet
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Kohler K-6352 "Avatar".
Deck mount single hole (don’t use the escutcheon).
Finish "polished nickel".
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Cabinets
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See item 650.
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530
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Utility Room
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Recessed box in wall for water supply and drain
pipes for washing machine.
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Utility Sink
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Mustee #10 deck mount fiberglass 22" x
25" single basin sink. Central
brass faucet (chrome).
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Utility Cabinets
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See item
650.
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530
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Plumbing for Basement wet bar
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Sink
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Stainless steel sink with high arc faucet.
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Cabinets
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See item 650.
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530
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Plumbing: Main floor guest bathroom
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Sink - Pedestal
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Kohler pedestal style "Chablis" K2081;
color White. Separation of holes determined by faucet.
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Sink in vanity
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Kohler self-rimming; style
"Pennington" (model 2196); color white.
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Faucets
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Kohler L-4621 (lever), finish chrome (use for
both sinks)
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Toilet
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Kohler
K3422 Wellworth; Color
White; with matching lid (model 4652).
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Vanity
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Kraftmaid brand.
Model VCD-60. 21"
deep x 5' wide. Drawers on both sides of sink. Matte white; raised panels.
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Tub/Shower
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Sterling Acclaim (5') model 71090120 (right
drain) with three-wall panels. Color
White. See item 695 for
doors.
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Tub/Shower fixtures
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Moen Asceri Exact-temp model T3431; finish chrome.
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Accessories
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Moen "36" series, chrome finish.
Paper holder: YB3608CH;
24" towel bar YB3624CH; Towel
ring YB3686CH (qty: two) ; Robe
hook YB3603CH.
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530
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Plumbing: Basement guest bath
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Toilet
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Kohler
K3422 Wellworth; Color
White; with matching lid (model 4652).
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Sink
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Kohler self-rimming; style Pennington (model
2196); color white.
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Faucet
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Kohler L-4621 (lever), finish chrome,
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Vanity
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Kraftmaid brand.
Model VCD-60. 21"
deep x 5' wide. Drawers on both sides of sink.
Matte white; raised panels.
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Tub/Shower
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Sterling Acclaim (5') model 71090110 (left
drain) with three-wall panels. Color
White. See item 695 for
doors.
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Tub/Shower fixtures
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Moen Asceri Exact-temp model T3431; finish chrome.
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Accessories
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Moen "36" series, chrome finish.
Paper holder YB3608CH; 24"
towel bar YB3624CH; Towel
ring YB3686CH; Robe hook
YB3603CH.
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530
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Plumbing: Basement BDR-4 bath
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Toilet
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Kohler
K3422 Wellworth; Color
White; with matching lid (model 4652).
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Sink
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Kohler self-rimming; style Pennington (model
2196); color white.
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Faucet
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Kohler L-4621 (lever), finish chrome,
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Vanity
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Kraftmaid brand.
Model VCD-60. 21"
deep x 5' wide. Drawers on both sides of sink.
Matte white; raised panels.
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Shower
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Cultured marble base and surround; 7' high.
Color: Kohler biscuit (96).
See item 695 for door.
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Tub/Shower fixtures
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Moen Asceri Exact-temp model T3431; finish chrome.
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Accessories
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Moen "36" series, chrome finish.
Paper holder YB3608CH; 24"
towel bar YB3624CH; Towel
ring YB3686CH; Robe hook
YB3603CH.
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530
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Plumbing for Master bath
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Master bathtub
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Kohler Seaside 6.
Model 1248-H. Whirlpool
with water heater built-in; color
K96 "biscuit".
Drain K-7161-AF.
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Master bathtub surround
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See item 640.
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Master shower
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Glass block walls (south and west), cultured
marble walls (north and east). Size
per plans. Wall heights at
least 7'. Includes two
matching soap holders (glued in north-east corner).
Glass block 8" x 8", Pittsburgh Corning brand, style is
"Premiere Decora"; Mortar
joints (ASTM C270 Type 'S).
Cultured marble color Kohler biscuit (96).
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Master bathtub faucets
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Kohler roman faucet K-T314-4M. With
handshower "MasterShower" K-6526.
Transfer valve trim K-9540-4; valve K-301-K.
All items with finish "Brushed Nickel".
Water supply pipes 3/4" ID.
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Master sinks
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Kohler self-rimming; style Pennington (model
2196); color K96 biscuit. Faucet
determines separation of holes.
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Master sink faucets
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Kohler K-310-4M.
Finish "Brushed Nickel".
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Master shower fixtures
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Moen 3-function vertical slide Asceri handshower,
model 3847;
finish: chrome NOTE: Shower head in master shower positioned so a
6'6" person can fit under shower head.
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Toilet: Master bath
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Kohler model
K3427
(Highline). Color Biscuit
(K96); with matching lid (model 4652).
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Cabinets/Vanity
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Kraftmaid
brand. Color matte white.
Raised panel. Size: 36" high x 24" deep.
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Vanity countertop:
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Formica laminate or tile.
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Accessories
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(all
Moen): Toilet Paper holder
YB8108CPM; 18" Towel Bar
YB8118CPM; 24" Towel Bar
Towel Ring YB8186CPM ; Soap Holder YB8166CPM;
Robe Hook YB8103CPM
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530
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Mirrors
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See item 690.
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Toilet Acc.
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All toilets equipped with valves and chrome
flush handles.
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Valves, etc
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All necessary valves, diverters, etc needed to
support the named faucets and fixtures are included.
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530
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Water Heater
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Rheem model
RHG-PRO-50-40 (50 gallon). 8
Year warranty.
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Sewage can
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No
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Icemaker
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Yes
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Soft Water
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No
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Disposal
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InSinkErator model 444
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Floor Drain
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Yes, in basement
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Hose Bibs
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Three (locations per plans) with
freeze-prevention
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Spinkler Line
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No irrigation system included except:
(1) irrigation hookup pipe stubs provided near each hose bib;
(2) Single 1" PVC pipe buried under driveway (per plan) for
future irrigation; and (3) Three 1" PVC pipes and one 4" pipe
buried under front walkway (see plan for location).
All pipes schedule 40.
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Mixer Valve
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None
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Hot water circulating Pump
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Yes.
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In Floor Heat
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No
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Garage Drain
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No
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530
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Hoses / Flexes
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Stainless
steel flexes used for sinks, toilets, ice maker, water heater, and
dishwasher. Ice maker flex
minimum 6' long.
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Shut-off valve
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Shut-off valve for water main at house is solid
brass 1/4 turn ball valve.
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540
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Heating
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Furnace
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Rheem brand.
Gas. 90%
efficiency or better. 90,000
BTU/Hr (input) or greater. Blower
1,900 CFM (at 0.5 inches of water) or greater.
Direct vent installation. Lifetime
warranty on heat exchanger. "Classic
90 Plus" model or better.
Model RGRA-09-EZAJ.
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Air Conditioner
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Rheem brand.
Total capacity 42,000 BTU/Hr or greater (3-1/2 ton).
SEER 12. 10 year warranty on compressor. Single phase electrical.
Built-in pressure controls and filter drier. Split system design.
Low pressure line insulated. Electrical
shut-off switch outside near compressor.
Model "Classic XII"
RAMB-042-JAZ. Compressor
located per plans.
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Duct Insulation
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All ducts insulated.
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Trunk lines
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Duct trunk lines will be adjacent to walls or
beams.
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Thermostat
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Honeywell Chronotherm III programmable.
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Supply registers
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Supply registers in all rooms (main floor and
basement), except closets, pantries, mechanical, and linen.
All supply registers are operable (can be closed).
Register colors to be selected by owner.
Main floor supply registers in floor or low (2' from floor or
lower) on wall.
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Return registers
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Return registers in all rooms with supply
registers, except baths. Main
floor returns are in ceiling or high on walls (8' or higher from floor).
All return registers in basement will be operable.
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Duct to
garage
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Heater supply duct will be installed for future
connection to garage (for possible future small workroom in west end of
garage). Duct will be located
so future vent will be in garage wall shared with pantry. .
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Water Heater
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See item 530.
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Humidifier
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No
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Elec Air Cleaner
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No
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Heat Pump
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No
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Dryer Exhaust
|
Exhaust Dryer vent through garage to exterior,
per plans. Vent thru rigid
metal or PVC.
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540
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Gas Piping
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Fireplaces
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Yes
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Water Heater
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Yes
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Gas Cooktop
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Yes
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Gas Range
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No
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Dual Fuel
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No
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Gas Dryer
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Yes
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Gas BBQ
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Yes
(hookup on deck, per plans)
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605
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Sheetrock & Texture
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Walls 1/2";
Ceilings 5/8". Garage
walls, shared with house: 5/8"
type X. All sheetrock
screwed, not nailed.
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Moisture Proof
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Moisture proof "green" sheetrock near
tubs and showers.
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Wall Texture
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Orange Peel, Fine.
Includes closets, pantry, and
linen.
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Ceiling Texture
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Orange Peel, Fine
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Garage
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Complete.
Taped and sanded. Ready
for paint.
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Corners
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Normal (not rounded) on both
floors; with metal corner beads.
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611
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Interior Doors
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Semi-solid masonite;
6-panel doors. Three-hinge.
Painted per item 660.
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Closet Doors, Hinged:
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Semi-solid masonite;
6-panel doors. Three-hinge.
Painted per item 660.
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Closet
Doors, Sliding
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Semi-solid masonite; flat (no panels).
Painted per item 660.
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Pocket Door
|
Semi-solid masonite;
6-panel doors. Painted
per item 660.
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Hinges
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Brass
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Door stops
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Wall bumpers on all hinged doors.
If wall bumper is not possible, other types of door stops may be
used.
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Garage
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See item 460 for garage interior doors.
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612
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Closet Shelving
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Vinyl
coated wire shelving
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Master Bedroom
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Up to 22' of shelving, including an assortment
of double rod/shelf units freesliding, single rod/shelf freesliding,
storage shelves, and shoe racks.
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BDR 1
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Up to 8' of single rod/shelf
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Basement BDRs
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Up to 45', total,
of single rod/shelf
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Linen, main floor
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Up to
13' of storage shelves
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Linen, basement
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Up to 4'
of storage shelves
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Pantry
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Up to
12' of storage shelves.
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Utility room
|
Up to 4' single rod/shelf unit
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6101
|
Interior Millwork
|
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Door Casing
|
WM-445;
Picture-frame style. Painted.
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Baseboards
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WM-618;
painted.
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Window trim
|
WM-445;
Picture-frame style. Painted.
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Window Jambs, Square
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1" x 5" painted (wood, not drywall).
Window sills-stools: project into room approx 1".
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Window Jambs, Arched
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1" x 5" sill only;
painted.
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Stop Molding
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WM-946
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Stairs
|
Stair materials (balusters, treads, newell
posts, etc) included in overall house price.
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Stair Rails (all)
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6010
stain
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Balusters
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5015
paint
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Newell Posts
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4040 MT
stain.
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Starting Steps
|
None
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|
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Rail Turnouts
|
None
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|
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Skirt Boards
|
None
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|
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False Treads
|
None
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Stair Treads
|
Oak, stained. 5/4". Polyurethane coated.
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620
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Chair Rail
|
Dining Room only.
WM-301. Painted.
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Shadow Box
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None.
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Wainscotting
|
None
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|
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Built-in Bookcase
|
Yes, in Great Room on both sides of fireplace.
Maple. Adjustable
shelves.
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Entertainment Center
|
Maple. Above
Great Room fireplace. Doors
in front of TV slide-back out of sight.
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Hutch
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None
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Crown Molding
|
Master bedroom only.
WM-47. Painted.
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Beam Ceiling
|
None
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Coffer Ceiling
|
None
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|
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Ceiling Trim
|
None
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Recessed Ceiling
|
None
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Decorative Columns
|
Columns on main floor, located per plan.
Approx 12" wide. Floor-to-ceiling.
Maple, stained. Baseboard WM-618; crown
mollding WM-47. Side style
recessed panel (similar to Kraftmaid kitchen doors, "recessed
panel" style). Cross
section square or 6-sided (bent) as needed so faces are perpendicular to
connecting beams. Beams
connecting columns are painted wood.
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Waterfall Ceiling
|
None
|
|
|
Window Seat
|
None
|
|
|
Wood Mirror Treatments
|
None
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|
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Fireplace Mantle
|
Maple mantle over great room fireplace.
W/ crown mold detail into tile facing.
Maple columns on both sides of tile, similar to style WM-7.
Mantle on basement fireplace is painted wood.
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1/2 Cap walls
|
Maple caps on the 36" walls near stairway
and foyer.
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Railing
|
Yes. See
6101.
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6220
|
Computer Center
|
None
|
|
|
|
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630
|
Hardwood floors
|
Allowance $7,650.
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640
|
Countertops
|
Taken
from floor allowance below.
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Surround: Master
tub.
|
Tile. Daltile
brand. 4-1/4" x
4-1/4" square tiles. Backsplash
mininum 12" high.
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Surround: other tubs and showers
|
Acrylic panel surrounds included in tub/shower
unit, see item 530. Taken
from overall house price.
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Backsplashes
|
Yes.
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640
|
Flooring
|
$19,000
allowance for flooring and countertops.
Underlayment, installation, wonderboard are taken from allowance.
Master shower walls (glass block, cultured marble) not taken from
allowance.
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670
|
Wallpaper
|
None
|
|
|
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650
|
Cabinets
|
$18,000.00 allowance includes installation,
pulls, molding, etc. This
allowance is for kitchen, utility room, wet bar, and bath vanities.
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660
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Paint
|
Single color allowed for each of the four paint
styles below. $75 charge for
each additional color choice.
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Interior Walls and Ceilings
|
Behr Premium Plus Interior Flat; two coats.
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Interior Trim
|
Behr Premium Plus Satin; two coats.
Used for: Bath walls & ceilings;
Utility room walls & ceilings;
All interior painted wood (casings, trim, doors, jambs, sills,
balusters, etc.).
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Exterior Siding
|
Behr Premium Plus Flat Exterior; two coats.
This color also used for horizontal house band and vertical corner
edge trim.
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Exterior Trim
|
Behr Premium Plus Semi-Gloss Enamel Exterior;
two coats. Used for all
window trim, door trim, fascia boards, soffits, frieze boards, and other
exterior surfaces that are not siding.
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660
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Stain
|
Items in
6101 and 620 stained maple; stain
to match Kraftmaid maple kitchen cabinets, "Honey Spice".
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680
|
Appliances
|
$1,560.00 Allowance.
Delivery taken from allowance (but installation included in
over-all house price).
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|
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Stove Vent
|
Stove exhaust vent Fantech brand, model FR 125.
Fan located in attic. Material cost taken from appliance budget.
Installation labor in overall house cost.
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685
|
Door Hardware
|
|
|
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Front door doorknob
|
Schlage model F360;
exterior handleset style = Plymouth;
interior style is
"Accent" levers; finish 620
(antique pewter). Lifetime
warranty on finish.
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|
|
Doorknobs, other than front door
|
Schlage. Bathrooms
and bedrooms use model F40, halls/closets use model F10, exterior doors
use model F51, with deadbolt.
Style is "Accent" levers; finish is 620 (antique pewter).
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Keys
|
All exterior door locks (knob and deadbolt)
keyed to use same key.
|
|
|
Front Door Kickplate
|
Yes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
685
|
Address Numbers
|
Yes
|
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|
|
|
|
690
|
Mirrors
|
Bath
mirrors: full width of vanity; bevelled; at least 42" high.
No mirror for pedestal sink in powder room.
No cut-outs.
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691
|
Glass Shelves
|
None
|
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|
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692
|
Cab. Glass doors
|
Will be taken from Kitchen cabinet allowance.
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|
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695
|
Shower Doors: Master
|
If the attached plan requires a door:
Silver frame, frameless doors; clear glass (not frosted).
Slider.
|
|
|
Shower Doors:
shower/tub combos
|
Sterling model SP5325-55 (clear glass; no
pattern; silver frame).
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|
|
Shower door: BDR 4
|
Clear glass; hinged door; frameless door.
silver trim.
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720
|
Landscaping
|
None.
|
|
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740
|
Gutters
|
Seamless alluminum.
Shape: K-style. Size:
5". Thickness:
0.027" Cover
entire front of house (east side) and entire back of house (west side).
Color to be selected by owner from standard color choices.
2"x3" aluminum downspouts.
Hidden hangers (not spike and ferrule).
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750
|
Fencing
|
No
|
|
|
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|
7511
|
Central Vac
|
No
|
|
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|
7514
|
Security
|
No. However,
see 520 above for installation of wiring for future alarm system.
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7520
|
AV System
|
No
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1.
The attached plan shows which parts of the basement are finished, and
which are unfinished. Finished
parts will be finished like the main floor, as described above in the spec
(sheetrock, electrical items,
paint, millwork, etc). Unfinished
parts of the basement will have framing
(including closet walls), HAVC ducts and registers,
plumbing rough-outs (water supply, sewer, and sewer vent), gas supply
pipes (for fireplaces, etc), stairs, exterior doors and windows, and insulation
(where required by the spec); unfinished parts will not have electrical items,
interior doors, millwork, sheetrock, paint, or flooring.
2.
Job superintendant will be available for weekly phone calls to discuss
house status and issues. Long
distance calls will be at owner's expense.
3.
Owner will make formal inspections of the house prior to drywall
installation, and prior to closing.
4.
All allowances include price of materials, but exclude installation and
labor costs. Installation costs are
included in overall house allowance. Exceptions (e.g. flooring, kitchen
cabinets) are explicitly noted in the line items.
If owner selects allowance items (such as flooring or cabinets) from a
Spokane retail store (such as Lowes or Home Depot) and contractor uses his own
subcontractors, the material or installation cost will not exceed the retail
cost.
5.
All allowances use actual price paid by contractor, including contractors
discounts. Sales tax not taken from
allowances (except for overages in change orders). Contractor to provide receipts for allowance items.
6.
For items with warranty specified, contractor to provide written warranty
documentation. If warranty requires
specific installation steps to be done, contractor will follow those steps.
7.
If this specification calls for a particular brand or model, contractor
will provide documentation when brand or model is not plainly visible.
8.
Change orders are not enforceable by either party unless they are (1) in
writing; (2) include the price change; and (3) are signed by the owner.
Change orders by Fax are okay, but email is not.
9.
Contractor will insure house during construction.
10.
Price of house includes blueprints, permits, and all necessary
engineering work (roof, foundation, etc).
11.
Some requirements in this spec may exceed the local building codes or
minimum construction requirements. In
those cases, it is understood that the owner desires the extra strength and is
paying for it. In those cases, the
contractor will build to the specification, not the to code or minimum
construction requirement.
12.
Note (B) above is modified as follows:
It is understood that owner has identified specific brands, models, part
numbers, and sizes because those specific brands, models, parts, and sizes are
desired by the owner and included in the price of the house. All substitutions require a change order.
If contractor cannot obtain a specified item, contractor will promptly
notify owner. Owner has 48
hours after notification to identify a substitute item.
If owner does not, contractor can substitute an item of equal quality,
appearance, and performance.
13.
Final cleaning: House will
be dusted, cleaned, and vacuumed.
14.
Contractor will repair any defects in materials or workmanship for one
year after closing (except for any work done by owner).
15.
All plumbing items (faucets, sinks, etc) named in this spec are
considered an allowance, and owner may substitute other items as long as the
Contractor has not ordered the original item.
Change orders will be used for these substitutions, and the only costs on
the change orders will be the material cost increase/decrease (and installation
cost change, if the installation is different).
16.
The attached floorplan, dated April 15, 2002, is included in this
specification. All notes and
figures on the floorplan are considered part of this specification.
The attached elevation diagrams are part of this specification.
The front elevation of floorplan 2223, dated 3-8-00 is used only as a
guideline for exterior trim and front elevation decorations.
If there is a conflict between any of these documents, the precedence
(highest to lowest) is: This
specification; attached floorplan; attached
elevations; front elevation of plan 2223.
17.
Contractor will provide lien release documents for each subcontractor
upon completion of each subcontractor's job.
18.
In the event of a dispute, parties waive their right to trial and agree
to binding arbitration by the Spokane BBB arbitration program. The remedy for the house not meeting the specification is the
cost to change the house to meet the specification (materials and labor) not
just the material cost difference.
19.
Progress payments divided into equal payments upon conclusion of
following jobs:
1.
Permits, engineering, and blueprints
2.
Foundation
3.
Framing and sheathing
4.
Roofing
5.
Doors and windows
6.
Plumbing (incl bath fixtures)
7.
Elec and HVAC
8.
Drywall, taping, and sanding.
9.
Exterior siding and brickwork
10.
Kitchen cabinets and countertops
11.
Patio, deck, walkways, and driveway
12.
Paint (int and ext) and millwork
13.
Flooring
14.
Final walkthrough by owner; cleaning; lien releases.