Energy Efficiency Package

Energy Star Homes
Tyvek house wrap under siding
High efficiency/rapid recovery 40 gallon hot water tank
High efficiency (90+) forced air gas furnace with digital setback thermostat
2 x 6 exterior walls with R-19 exterior side walls
R-38 ceiling insulation
Basement fully insulated per code with R-11 wall insulation with perforated wrap

Structural Details / Exterior Features

12 course basement using 12" block, floating concrete basement floor with expansion joints and poly vapor barrier per code.
Basement dampness protection using concrete parge and exterior graywall rubber coating; 4" under floor drain tile connected to submersible sump pump (where required)
1/2" drywall, 7/16" OSB under siding, 5/8" Avantech tongue and groove sub-floor, glued and nailed.
Concrete garage floor, reinforced wire mesh and fiberglass
25 year roof shingles and self sealing in variety of colors
Maintenance free vinyl siding and brick or stone front per plan
Lifetime warranty vinyl double hung, tilt-in windows
Insulated metal exterior doors with deadbolt on front entry door
16 foot blacktop driveway and 2' x 3' concrete pavers from driveway to front door.

Hardwood or ceramic tile in foyer
Generous selection of carpeting in several colors, plush and berbers with high density padding
Ceramic tile for kitchen, dinette, rear hall, laundry room and baths from builder's standards
Choice of natural wood cabinetry from builder's standards
Space saving closet system racks
Finished and painted drywall in basement stairwell

3 recessed lights, $1000 light fixture allowance and flourescent lighting fitures in walk-in closets
200 amp service with circuit breakers
GFI circuits for exterior, basement, garage, bathrooms and kitchen
2 weatherproof exterior outlets and 2 exterior freezeless faucets
3 telephone and 3 television jacks
Choice of 220 electric or natural gas line to stove and dryer
Sound insulated plumbing drains
Exhaust fan vented to exterior in all baths
Moen brand faucets in baths and kitchen
Dishwasher, 1/2 horse power sound insulated garbage disposal