Massachusetts Home Sample Specifications

Listed below are typical construction specifications. "Custom" home design and build is just that and each home's specifications are tailored to meet the clients desires, design, target value and requirements.

 

Allowances

  1. Carpeting @ $20.00 per sq. yd. including installation
  2. Vinyl Flooring @ $20.00 per sq. yd. including installation.
  3. Ceramic Flooring @ $8. per sq. ft. including installation.
  4. Appliances @ $1800. including range, trash compactor, dishwasher and range vent.
  5. Light Fixtures @ $1500. including bulbs.
  6. Cabinets/Countertops @ $6500. including vanities and installation.
  7. Plantings @ $2,000. Including mulch and labor.

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Structure:

  1. 10" Poured Concrete Foundation And 10" Deep By 1'4" Wide Foundation Footing Using 3000 Lb. Mix With 3/4" Stone. Footing Shall Be "Keyed" To Foundation Walls To Prevent Lateral Shifting And Damproofing Applied To The Entire Below Grade Exterior Surface To Include Sealing The Foundation Walls To The Footings. Foundation "Drops" Below Garage Doors Shall Extend To A Depth Normally Associated With Frost Heave Protection.
  2. All Dimensional Framing Lumber Is To Be Of K.D. Grade Stock Properly Sized For Span, Stiffness And Adherence To Applicable State And Local Building Codes.
  3. All Exterior Sheathing Is To Be Cdx Grade Plywood. Upgrade Fir Cdx Plywood Shall Be Used For Roof Sheathing Applications. Adherence To Manufacturer's Recommendations And Applicable Building Code Requirements For Application And Fastening Are To Be Strictly Adhered To.
  4. Dwelling Exteriors Are To Be Provided With A Moisture Permeable Air Infiltration Barrier Such As "Tyvek" Or "Typar". Window Installation Will Also Include An Additional 15 Lb. Felt Seal Around Perimeters.
  5. Interior Sub-Flooring Is To Consist Of 3/4" Fir Tongue And Groove "Sturdi-Floor" Plywood And Is To Be Installed In Strict Accordance With Manufacturer’s Recommendations To Include Construction Grade Adhesive And "Ring Shank" Nails.
  6. Dwelling Is To Be Of Wood Frame Construction And Insulated To Be In Accordance With All Applicable Mass. State Building And Insulation Codes And Conform To Local/Town Codes In Effect At The Time Of The Issuance Of The Subject Building Permit: 3 1/2"-R15 Ext. Walls; 6 1/4"-R19 Basement Ceiling; 9 1/2"-R30 Attic, All With Vapor Barrier.
  7. Attic Ventilation Will Be Provided At A Rate Of Air Exchange Capability Required By Applicable Building Codes By The Installation Of A Vented Drip-Edge And A Continuous Ridge Vent. Roof Vent Shall Be Of The "Shingle Over" Type So As To Maintain The Aesthetic Appearance Of The Roofs.
  8. A Brick Front Entryway Constructed On A Full Concrete Footing Pinned Into The Foundation Is To Be Provided.
  9. Cellar Floor And Garage Floor Are To Be Avg. 4" 3000 PSI Concrete. Garage Floor Is To Be Pitched To Doorways And Cellar Floor Is To Be Installed Over 6 Mil Poly Vapor Barrier.

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Siding/Roofing:

  1. Roof Application Is To Be Upgrade Min. 240 Lb. Self-Sealing 25 Year Fiberglass 3-Tab Architectural Style Shingle. All Edges, Valleys And Roof Line Intersections Shall Be Provided With An Additional Preventive Ice & Water Membrane In Order To Reduce Possible Damage From "Ice Dams". All Gable Roof Edges Shall Be Trimmed With A Mill Finish Aluminum Drip Edge.
  2. Factory Primed 1/2" x 6" Red Cedar Clapboard Exterior Siding Shall Be Applied To All Front Facing Walls. Clapboard Fastening Shall Be Stainless Steel "Ring-Shanked" Nails In Order To Prevent Nail "Popping" And "Rust-Bleed". Remaining Walls Shall Have Applied White Cedar Clear Grade @ 5" Exposure And Remain Natural. Pine Trim Is To Be Factory Primed Four (4) Sides. Trim And Clapboard Are To Receive Two (2) Coats Of Quality Name Brand Solid Stain. ("Benjamin Moore", "Cabots" Etc.).

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Windows/Doors:

  1. Dwelling Is To Be Provided With An "Therma-Tru" "SmoothStar" Insulated Front Entry Door With An Insulated Upper Glass Lite And Two (2) Half-Glass Insulated Sidelites. A Front Entry Surround- Pediment And Pilasters-Will Be Installed.
  2. A Wood Full Glass Patio Door Including Grilles And Brass Lockset Is To Be Provided At Rear Deck Exit.
  3. Cellarway Exit Is To Be Provided A Sealed "Bilco" With Keyed Lock And An Insulated Metal Cellar Door With 2 X 10 Plank Stairs With Plywood Risers.
  4. All Exterior Doors Are To Be Provided With Deadbolts-Keyed Alike, Where Possible.
  5. Exterior Door Installation Shall Include Counter Flashing With A Waterproof Membrane Under Aluminum Flashing. Door Shall Be Set In A Full Bed Of Sealant Under The Door Sill- (Not Just Roofing Paper!).
  6. Garage Is To Be Provided With Two (2) 9' X 8' Insulated Steel Embossed Garage Doors With Automatic Openers And Remotes.
  7. Living Area Windows Are To Be One Over One Double Hung Insulated Glass Tilt Style "Integrity" by "Marvin" Low E High Performance Glass With 5/4 X 4 Factory Primed Casing. Kitchen Window Is To Be Comparable Dbl Casement. All Windows Are To Be Provided With Grilles And Full Screens. Four (4) Foundation Windows With Sliding Glass Pane And Screen Are To Be Provided.-Sizes And Locations Are To Be Determined By Plan.
  8. Windows On The Front Of The Dwelling Are To Be Provided With Architectural Built Out Head Molding And Vinyl Shutters In A Color Available From The Manufacturer In the Owner's Choice.

Utilities/Services:

  1. Dwelling Is To Be Provided With A Title "V"/Town Approved On-Site Septic System With A 1500 Gallon Tank.
  2. Dwelling Is To Be Provided Town Domestic Water Supply.
  3. Dwelling Is To Be Connected To Domestic Gas Supply.
  4. Dwelling Will Be Provided With Underground Electric, Telephone And Cable Connections.

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Plumbing/Heating:

  1. Heating For The Dwelling Is To Be Provided By Means Of Two Zone Fhw/ForcedHot Water- By Gas.
  2. Domestic Hot Water Supply Is To Be Provided By Means Of A 40 Gal. Gas Water Heater.
  3. First Floor Half Bath Is To Consist Of "Kohler" Low Consumption Commode, 19" Round Or Oval Vitreous China Sink Bowl, Faucet And Vanity- Subject To Allowance.
  4. Main And Master Bath Are To Consist Of "Kohler" Low Consumption Commode, 19" Round Or Oval Vitreous China Sink Bowl, Faucet And One (1) Piece Fiberglass Tub/Shower Unit. Vanity- Subject To Allowance.
  5. Kitchen Sink Is To Be Double Bowl Stainless Steel.
  6. "Kohler" Brand Faucets Are To Be Provided Throughout.
  7. Laundry Hook-Ups Are To Be Provided As Per Applicable Plan And Provided With A Recessed Single Shut-Off Connection And Drain Pan Where Located Over Living Areas.
  8. All Hot Water Piping Located In The Basement Shall Be Provided With A Foam Insulating Wrap.
  9. Exterior Plumbing Is To Consist Of Two (2) Water Spigots With Anti-Siphon Valves.

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Electrical/Appliances:

  1. Installed Appliances Are To Include A 30" Gas Self-Cleaning Range, Range Hood Or Venting For Downdraft Exhaust- If Applicable, Trash Compactor And A Standard Size Dishwasher Chosen By Owner Within Applicable Allowance.
  2. Electrical Service Is To Be 200 Amp.,220V Circuit Breaker Panel.
  3. Exterior Electric Provisions Are To Consist Of Double Entrance Lights Located At Front Entry And Garage Door Face. Single Entrance Lights Are To Be Placed At All Remaining Entrances. Two (2) Double Head Motion Sensor Floodlights And A Walkway Light And Pole Are Also To Be Installed. -(Light Fixtures Are Subject To "Light Allowance"). Three (3) Exterior Gfi Receptacles Are To Be Provided.
  4. Ceiling Lights Are To Be Provided In Walk-In Bedroom Closets- (Light Subject To Lighting Allowance)
  5. Dwelling Shall Be Provided With A Complete "Rough-In" For Central Vac And Home Security To Include The Garage.
  6. Smoke Detectors Are To Be Placed On Each Floor Of The Dwelling And Heat Detectors In The Garage As Per Code And Placed In Locations As Specified By The Local Fire Chief Or His Agent. A Carbon Monoxide Detector Is To Be Placed Appropriately In The Area Of The Boiler And A Suitable Kitchen Grade Fire Detector Is To Be Provided.
  7. Electrical Outlets Are To Be Provided As Per Applicable State Code. Three (3) "Home-Run" Interior Telephone Jacks And Four (4) "Home-Run" Cable Jacks Are To Be Installed To Accommodate Cable Programming And Future Cable Modem Access. Provisions For Light Fixtures Are In General To Include Four (4) Recessed Kitchen Lights, Dining Area Light, Foyer Light, First To Second Floor Stairway Light, Hall Lights, Bathroom Over Head Light/Fans And Wall Over Vanity Lights- All Are To Be Of Owner's Choice Within The Applicable Allowance. Provided Exclusive Of Owner's Allowance Are An Attic Light, Cellar Lights And Garage Lights. Refer To Plan For Specific Locations And Switching.

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Interior/Woodwork:

  1. Walls And Ceilings Are To Be Of 1/2" Blueboard With Veneer Coat Plaster. Ceiling And Closets Are To Be "Skip-Troweled" And Painted White. Bathrooms Are To Be Provided With Smooth Ceilings. Garage/House Walls Are To Be Provided With 5/8" FireCode Blueboard And "Skip-Trowel" Finish- Remaining Walls Are To Be Left Unfinished.
  2. All Interior Walls Are To Be Painted With Two (2) Coats Of Quality Name Brand Latex Paint In The Color Of Owner's Choice.
  3. Main Stairway Is To Be Oak Tread And Pine Riser "Cooper Stiarworks" Premium Staircase With Five Year Warranty And Provided With Colonial Style Handrail, Newel Posts And Balusters. Basement Stairs Are To Be Of Hard Pine Tread, Pine Riser And Fir Handrail Construction.
  4. Interior Trim Is To Consist Of Six Panel Molded Doors With 2 1/2" Colonial Casing Around Doors And Windows And 3 1/2" Colonial Pine Baseboard. Interior Garage To House Door Is To Have Installed A Draft Stopping Threshold And Spring Hinge. All Baths And Master Bedrooms Are To Be Provided With Privacy Doorknobs.
  5. Woodwork Is To Be Primed And Receive (2) Painted Finish Coats- Quality Name Brand Paint In The Color Of Owner's Choice.
  6. Master Walk-In Closets Are To Be Provided With Wrap Around Shelf And Pole. Bedroom And Coat Closets Are To Be Provided With Single Shelf And Pole. Linen Closets Are To Be Provided With Four Shelves.

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Misc.:

  1. The Dwelling And Garage Are To Be Provided With One Piece Aluminum Gutters And Sectional Downspouts In A Manufacturer's Color Of The Buyer's Choice. Additionally, Gutters Are To Be Provided With A Leaf Guard To Ease Future Maintenance.
  2. Rear Deck Is To Be 16' Wide By 14' Deep And Is To Be Constructed From Pressure Treated Stock And Be Provided With Vertical Baluster Style Rails And Have A Single Set Of Stairs To Grade. Dwelling/Deck Fastening Shall Be With Galvanized Lag Bolts And Washers. Supporting Concrete Piers Are To Be 10" Dia. Extending To A Depth Sufficient To Provide Frost Heave Protection.
  3. A Brick Fireplace With Pine Mantle And Flush Or Raised Hearth Shall Be Provided.

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Flooring:

  1. Kitchen Floor, Foyer And Baths Are To Be Provided With An Additional Flooring Underlayment Suitable For The Finish Flooring That Is To Be Installed In Order To Provide A Uniform Transition Between Flooring Products As Well As Providing The Proper Base For Flooring Application As Recommended By The Manufacturer.
  2. Kitchen, Main Bath, Master Bath And Laundry Area Are To Be Provided With A Vinyl No-Wax Flooring -Style And Color Are To Be Of The Owner's Choice And Within Applicable Allowance.
  3. Entry Foyer And Guest Bath Are To Be Provided With Ceramic Flooring- Style And Color Are To Be Of The Owner's Choice And Within Applicable Allowance.
  4. Dinning Room Is To Be Provided With Oak Strip Flooring To Be Sanded, Sealed And Receive Two (2) Gloss, Semi-Gloss Or Satin Finish Coats.
  5. Remaining Living Area Of Dwelling Is To Be Of Wall To Wall Carpet And Pad In A Style And Color Of Owners Choice Within Applicable Allowance.

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Site:

  1. A Single Wide Asphalt Driveway Opening To Double Wide At The Garage With A Turn-Around Is To Be Constructed On A Gravel Base. An Asphalt Walkway Is To Be Constructed From The Driveway At The Garage To Connect With The Front Entrance.
  2. A 42" X 24" Concrete Pad Is To Be Constructed At The Bottom Of The Rear Deck Stairway And Garage Rear Exit Doorway If Applicable.
  3. Landscaping Shall Be Professionally Designed And Include Shrubbery And Mulch Areas Complimentary To The Individual Home Sites - Topography And Dwelling Footprints. The Area From The Dwelling To The Street/Sidewalk And Approximately 30' Around The Remaining Sides Of The Dwelling Is To Be Graded And Covered With 3" To 4" Of On/Off Site Loam That Will Be Raked, Fertilized, Limed And Seeded Or Hydro-Seeded. Any Additional Areas That Are Disturbed In The Normal Course Of Construction Are To Be Covered With A Suitable Material Of The Builders Discretion And Left Free Of Construction Debris.
  4. Client Input Concerning The Placement Of The Dwelling, Tree Clearing And Landscaping Is Always Welcome.

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