C u s t o m f e a t u r e s
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N o r w o o d h o m e**
Green Built and Energy Star Certified: All homes are certified providing customer cooperates in following guidelines.
Permits: All normal building permits included.
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.
Utility Concerns: Standard electric, natural gas, sewer and water 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 10 year limited warranty.
Radon Reduction: Passive radon vent system is installed. (Optional fan can be added.)
Materials: Top quality selected, graded, approved and stamped certified.
Floor Joints: The Silent Floorä Truss Joists.
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 Tyvek to reduce energy cost and provide a continuous drainage plane.
Basement Wall Insulation: Dow 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 additional 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-38* batts.
Bath & Laundry Insulation: All bath and laundry walls are insulated to help reduce sound.
Perimeter Insulation: 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 30 year architectural shingle over 15 # felt.
Attic Ventilation: Soffit and roof and/or ridge venting.
Electrical Service: 200 amp standard.
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 wood units with insulated glass and exterior cladding for low maintenance, lower heat costs and energy conservation.
Exterior Doors: Weather stripped and insulated metal or fiberglass doors (optional all wood units available.)
Patio Door Units: Wood frame sliding or atrium style doors with insulated tempered glass and clad exteriors.
Interior Doors: 6 panel pine with oak veneer jamb and casing in most models. (Other door styles and other woods available).
Cabinets: Top quality custom designed wood cabinets (laminated units available).
Trim Material: Colonial oak, pine, maple or painted trim available. Crown molding and other specialty items optional.
Trim Finish: Stained and sealed. Finish coated after installation.
Closet Shelving: Epoxy coated shelving or equal. **
Wall and Ceiling Paint: Hand textured paint with a single color throughout (multiple colors, orange peel and smooth walls optional).
Water Heater: 75 gallon quick recovery power vented gas fired unit.
Furnace: Carrier, Bryant or equal high efficiency gas furnace with electric spark ignition and outside air source.
Air Conditioning: Carrier, Bryant or equal high efficiency central air with Hi-low air returns.
Thermostat: 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 a positive weather seal.
Faucets: Kohler in brushed nickel or brushed chrome with pressure balanced shower controls.
Outside Faucets: Two frost protected (front and rear of home).
Microwave: Space-maker microwave with outside vented fan.
Bath Fans: Vented to the outside through the soffits for energy efficiency and drip back protection.
Siding: Your choice, we bid per your plan.
Laundry: Normally on main level with fiberglass drop in laundry sink plus washer and dryer outlets and outside dryer vent included. Basement utility tray also included.
Counter Tops: Solid surface, molded marble or laminated tops. Granite and other surfaces optional.
Hardwood Floors: Allowance includes installation, sanding and finishing on site.
Carpeting, Vinyl, Ceramic, Marble: Allowance included, you select.
Appliances: Allowance included for microwave and dishwasher. **
Landscaping: Allowance included to meet deed restrictions, you select.
Electrical Outlets: Allowance included to meet or exceed code.
Outside Electrical Outlets: Two 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 in most models.
Cleaning: Complete 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: One 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.
Will help arrange financing: Yes
Norwood Customizes: Two designers on staff to meet your design needs.
Decorating Service: Individualized decorating assistance is included by our vendors.
* R-Ratings of insulation are estimates
** Optional features are always available
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