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We'll help you find the ideal site for your new home, or we'll build the home of your dreams on your existing homesite!
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Certified Green Built and Focus on Energy : All homes are certified providing customer cooperates in following guidelines.

Permits: Building permits included regardless of municipality.

House Placement on Lot: A certified surveyor locates the house on the lot to ensure proper and legal positioning. Location and elevation includes owner’s input.

Soils Evaluation: Completed by a certified soil tester between excavation and foundation installation to ensure the foundation is resting on solid, undisturbed and/or adequately compacted soil.

Utilities: Standard electric and natural gas allowances included.

Laterals: 40 feet of sewer and water lateral included.

Basement Walls: 8’9” poured concrete walls standard. 7’9” optional.

Water Proofing: Includes sealed sump pump pit, drain tile inside and outside of foundation, 4 mil visqueen vapor/radon barrier over 2-3” gravel base under basement slab with passive radon venting. Exterior house wall waterproofing system with 15 year limited warranty.

Radon Reduction: Passive radon vent system is installed. (Fan can be added)

Materials: Top quality selected, graded, approved and stamped certified.

Floor: Truss Joists included.

Exterior Walls: 2x6 studs 16” on center.

Wall Blocking: Included for curtain rods, railings and bathroom hardware.

Main Beams and Columns: All heavy duty steel or microlams properly sized for the bearing load.

Exterior Wall Insulation: 5 ½” fiberglass batts in all exterior walls with a visqueen vapor barrier plus 1” styrofoam sheathing for an R-26* rating.

Air Infiltration: House is wrapped with Dow Housewrap or equivalent to reduce energy cost and provide a continuous drainage plane.

Basement Wall Insulation: Styrofoam 1” sheathing (R-5.1) on exterior of foundation wall. Optional 2 x 4 studding, 16” on center with 3 ½” fiberglass batts (R-11) in addition to 1” foam on exterior.

Ceiling Insulation: Energy trusses are used to increase the insulation at the perimeter of the attic resulting in a complete attic insulation to R-42* except in cathedral ceilings which are insulated with R-49* batts.

Bath & Laundry Insulation: All bath and laundry walls are insulated to help reduce sound.

Perimeter Insulation: R-19* batts between all joists and box sill plus sill sealer.

Sill Plate: Pressure treated lumber.

Sheathing: Styrofoam with metal and/or OSB corner bracing.

Roofing: 240# dimensional GAF architectural shingle over 15 # felt with Grace Ice and Water Shield in all saddles as required by roof pitch.

Attic Ventilation: Soffit and roof and/or ridge venting.

Electrical Service: 200 amps.

Drywall: ½” on walls and 5/8” regular strength or ½” high strength on ceilings with 24” on center truss spread plus screwed to minimize nail popping and cracking.

Windows: Top quality vinyl with insulated glass for low maintenance, lower heat costs and energy conservation. (Wood clad and fiberglass windows available)

Exterior Doors: Weather stripped and insulated metal or fiberglass doors. (All wood units available)

Patio Door Units: Vinyl sliding patio doors with insulated tempered glass. (Wood clad or fiberglass doors available)

Interior Doors: 6 panel wood with wood veneer jamb and casing in most models. (Other door styles and other woods available)

Cabinets: Top quality custom designed wood cabinets.

Trim Material: Oak, pine, poplar, maple or painted trim available in many styles. Crown molding and other specialty items optional.

Trim Finish: Stained and sealed. Finish coated after installation.

Closet Shelving: Epoxy coated shelving with laminate shelving in master closet and pantry.

Wall and Ceiling Paint: Orange Peel texture painted with a single color throughout. (Multiple colors and smooth walls optional)

Water Heater: Quick recovery energy efficient power vented gas fired unit

Furnace: Carrier, Bryant or equal high efficiency gas furnace with electric spark ignition and outside air source. At least 90% plus efficient.

Air Conditioning: Carrier, Bryant or equal high efficiency central air with Hi-low air returns.

Thermostat and Carbon Monoxide Detector: Programmable automatic setback.

Fireplace: Full 36” energy efficient gas log unit with heat circulating firebox and stationery glass front, outside air source plus pre-wired for a fan kit.

Bath Mirrors: Allowance included, you select.

Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler fixtures included. Whirlpool decks and tubs are installed after drywall for an insulated weather seal.

Faucets: Kohler in brushed nickel or brushed chrome with pressure balanced shower controls. (Optional finishes available)

Outside Faucets: 2 frost protected strategically placed.

Bath Fans: Vented to the outside through the soffits for energy efficiency and drip back protection.

Siding: Your choice, we bid per your selection(s).

Laundry : Normally on main level with fiberglass drop in laundry sink plus washer and dryer outlets and outside dryer vent included. Basement utility sink also included.

Counter Tops: Granite, solid surface, molded marble or laminated tops. Other surfaces optional.

Hardwood Floors: Allowance includes installation, sanding and finishing on site. Prefinished are available.

Carpeting, Vinyl, Ceramic, Marble: Allowance included, you select.

Appliances: Allowance for kitchen appliances including outside vented microwave.

Landscaping: Allowance included to meet deed restrictions, you select.

Electrical Outlets: Allowance included to meet or exceed code.

Outside Electrical Outlets: 2 grounded outlets (front and rear of home).

Driveway: Full concrete 4” thick 6 bag mix with fibermesh reinforcement to 32’ set back included plus normal curb cuts and approach.

Garage: Full two or three car with service door option.

Cleaning: Completely ready for occupancy including washing of windows.

Workmanship: Every effort is made to please you! Compare the workmanship of our finished product.

Subcontractors: Every Norwood subcontractor is carefully selected on the basis of quality, experience, service and reputation.

Builders Warranty: 1 year limited buyer protection plan. Component warranties vary from one year to lifetime of first owner. Your satisfaction is our best advertisement.

Building Location : Norwood will build for you on one of our choice homesites, on your own, or will assist in helping you find a homesite.

Financing: We will help arrange a construction loan or turnkey financing.

Norwood Customizes: Experienced designers available.

Decorating Service: Individualized decorating assistance is included by most of our flooring and tile vendors.

* R-Ratings of insulation are estimates

 

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"We would be pleased and proud to assist you in finding your ideal homesite and building your dream home!"

CONTACT:
Laura Shively 608-278-4161 or Kristin Weber Nick 608-278-4175