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The following specifications for construction in Treetop Estates Subdivision, Upper Macungie Township, are general in nature and shall be amended to the specific building site and plans. Our specifications meet all building codes in effect at the time of construction. Due to the diversity of home sizes and price range, not all of the following specifications apply to all homes. The building specifications within the Construction Agreement and building plans shall take precedence, subject to field and material modifications at the sole discretion of Treetop Estates Development Company and/or its assignees.
FOUNDATION:
Foundation: Excavation, backfill and final grade by Contractor
Footings: Cement mix 3000 lb.; 8" walls, approx. 9"x 16"; 10";
walls, approx. 10" x 20"
Foundation walls: 8" or 10" poured concrete, approx. 7'-11"
high
Garage foundation walls: 8" poured concrete, approx. 3' high
Support columns: 4" steel posts, concrete filled or adjustable
Basement floor: Approx. 4" concrete, approx. 4" of stone, drain
pipe, and sump pit
Damp-proofing: Asphalt foundation coating above footing to 2 feet below grade around full basement area only
Basement stairs: 4/4 boxed pine treads, risers, and stringers
Exterior concrete work: Front stoop or front porch and service walk
Supporting steel beam: 8"x 18 lb. steel I-beam
Basement windows: Yes
Garage floor and patio floor: Approx. 4" concrete, approx. 4" of stone
Rear patio: Optional, varies in size according to floor plan chosen
Bilco basement entrance: Standard on some home plans, optional on others, possible walkout and daylight basements depending upon lot
FLOOR FRAMING:
Joists: 2x10, 9 ½",11 7/8" or 14" I-Joists, 16" on center (o.c.), varies with home plan selected
Subfloor: 3/4" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) T&G decking, nailed and screwed
Foundation plate: 2"x 4" P.T. plate with sill seal
WALL FRAMING:
Interior: 2"x 4", 16" o.c., #2 or better c.g.
Top and bottom plates: 2"x 4", #2 or better c.g.
ROOF FRAMING:
Roof rafters: 2"x6", 2"x8", 2"x10", 16" o.c., #2 or better
Ceiling joists: 2"x6", 2"x8", 2"x10", 9 1/2" or 11 7/8" I-Joists, 16" o.c., #2 or better
Sheathing: 7/16" OSB
Roofing: Fiberglass 240 lb., architectural, 30 year shingle, over #15 felt
Flashing: Aluminum or galvanized
Roof overhang: 1' front and rear only
Ventilation: Perforated soffit
EXTERIOR WALLS:
Studs: 2"x 4", 2"x 6", 16" o.c., #2 or better c.g
Sheathing: 7/16" OSB
House Wrap: Tyvek, Typar or similar product
Shutters: Optional, varies with house design, Front only, louvered or paneled as per plan, if applicable
Gutters and downspout: Seamless gutters and downspouts, color similar to trim color
Wall covering: Brick, simulated stone, stucco or vinyl front, or any combination thereof, two sides and back are vinyl.
INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS AND TRIM:
Wall covering: Drywall ½", nailed and screwed, 5/8" in garage where required
Interior doors: Six panel, with brass colored hardware
Window and door casing trim: White pine, 3 1/4"- 1st floor, 2 1/4" - 2nd floor, some homes 2 1/4" both floors, Colonial, finger jointed
Base molding: White pine, 5 1/4"- 1st floor, 3 1/4" - 2nd floor, some homes 3 1/4" both floors, Ogee, finger jointed
Crown molding: Living room and Dining room, if applicable
Chair rail: Living room and Dining room, if applicable
ELECTRIC:
Service: 200 amp with circuit breakers
Wiring: Romex
Switches and receptacles: Decora decorator style, optional on some home plans
Doorbell: Front door only
Cable TV and Telephone: Three cable TV and Three CAT5 telephone lines
Smoke detectors: One per bedroom and one per floor, wired in succession
Light fixtures: Standard package, varies with home plan selected
Recessed lighting by Contractor: These quantities are approximate and vary with each home: 5 in Kitchen, 4 in 2 story Family Room, 3 in 1st floor Hallway (if applicable), 1 in 1st floor Bath, 2 in Main Bath, 2 in Master Bath, 3 in 2nd floor Hallway (if applicable), 1 over whirlpool (if applicable), 1 over Master bath shower stall (if applicable).
Ceiling fan wiring: Ceiling fan box in each 2nd floor bedroom and family room, fan boxes in some homes are optional
Exterior receptacles: Two, one front and one rear
Dryer vent: Installed in laundry room and vented to the exterior
Exterior post light: A wire is provided in a junction box in the basement for the required lamppost/mailbox/newspaper receptacle outlined in paragraph 19 of the Deeds, Covenants, and Restrictions for Treetop Estates Subdivision
Outlets and switches: As per Underwriters Code
Underground service: Electric, telephone, and cable TV lines and trenching from the utility supply lines to the house are included.
HEATING:
Heating: Gas hot air, single or double zones, depending on home plan selected
Hot water: 50-75 gallon, gas power vent
PLUMBING:
As per plan;
Supply lines: Pex type tubing. 3/4" mains, 1/2" laterals
Waste lines: P.V.C.
Exterior faucets: Two, one front and one rear
Water supply & sewage disposal: Public, included
Basement plumbing: Optional rough-in only for full bath in basement on most home plans
Washer hookup: Hot and cold water lines and drain in laundry room
INSULATION:
Ceiling: R-30 blown
Exterior walls: R-13, R-19 batts
Garage ceiling under heated area: R-30, R-38 batts
Due to new Residential Energy Codes, the R-Values of insulation may vary to satisfy the Code.
WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS:
Type windows: Kolbe®
tilt, wood, aluminum clad double-hung as per print or Vinyl
Window Company vinyl, tilt, double hung windows.
Screens: Operating windows, included
Grilles: Front windows only included
Basement windows: Insulated, as per print
Type entrance doors: Steel insulated, single or with sidelights as per print, optional transom
Hardware: All hardware for windows and doors furnished
Garage Door(s): One 16x7 or Two or Three 9'x 7', steel-insulated raised panel w/ weather stripping
KITCHEN:
Cabinets: Cherry, Maple, Oak, Birch, White, Painted w/ glaze, varies with home plan selected.
Countertop and backsplash: Granite countertop with 3" granite backsplash or optional ceramic tile backsplash, Corian with 3" Corian backsplash or optional tile backsplash, plastic laminate with plastic laminate backsplash varies with home plan selected.
Kitchen sink: Granite countertop will have double bowl SS sink, Corian will have drop in sink or optional integrated bowl, Plastic laminate will have drop in stainless steel double bowl sink, varies with home plan selected.
Kitchen faucet: Kohler
or Moen single lever
with pull-out head
Ice maker: Cold water line supplied to kitchen refrigerator location
Range Hood: Over the range microwave, custom hood available
Appliances: GE,
GE
Profile or GE Monogram,
varies with home plan selected
BATHROOM:
Bathroom tub and shower units: Fiberglass units, custom full tile showers optional, varies with home plan selected
Tub and shower faucet: Kohler or Moen single lever chrome, varies with home plan selected
Toilets: Kohler, Wellworth round bowls
Bathroom faucets: Kohler or Moen single lever
Whirlpool: Kohler, Seadream 48" x 72", varies with home plan selected
Whirlpool faucet: Kohler or Moen double lever, varies with home plan selected
Vanities: Maple (soft), Oak or White raised panel door, varies with home plan selected.
Vanity tops: Cultured marble, to be chosen from samples
Mirrors: Above each vanity, the width of the vanity, 3' feet high
Whirlpool: Ceramic tile around whirlpool decking and backsplash, if applicable
Bathroom exhaust fans: Included in all baths and powder rooms
FLOORING:
Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry (if on 1st floor), 1st floor hallway, 1st floor powder room/full bath: 2 1/4" or 3 1/4" natural finish oak hardwood floor, if applicable, varies with home plan selected, some homes may have additional hardwood flooring
All Bathrooms except Powder Room: Ceramic tile with Wonderboard type backer sub-flooring, to be chosen from samples, varies with home plan selected
First Floor Bathroom: Hardwood flooring or Ceramic tile with Wonderboard type backer sub-flooring, to be chosen from samples, varies with home plan selected
Balance of house: Carpeting, to be chosen from samples
PAINTING:
INTERIOR:
House and garage walls: Flat finish, all one color - off white
Interior doors, window & door casing and base molding: Semi-gloss finish, same color as wall
Railings, balusters and newels: Railings and newels natural, balusters painted
Chair rail and crown molding: Semi-gloss finish, same color as wall, if applicable
EXTERIOR:
Front door: Color to be selected by Buyer or same color as shutters (if applicable)
Garage doors: Pre-painted
Rear door or patio door (if any), bilco doors (if any), pediment and pilaster (if any): Same color as siding
Front door jamb, porch posts (if any): Same color as coil trim
PERMITS AND FEES:
All building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, recreation and water and sewer tapping fees are included.
STOOPS:
Front stoop: Concrete, approximately 4'x 6', varies with home plan selected
MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES AND OPTIONS:
Fireplace: Natural gas fireplace in Family Room with painted mantel surround and ceramic tile is optional, varies with house design. In addition there are optional built-in bookcases, 2 story stone wall, single story stone wall, marble or granite surrounds.
Patio gas grill outlet: An optional natural gas connection can be installed in each patio area for use with natural gas grills.
Feature window: To take full advantage of our beautiful wooded areas, we have designed a wall of glass in the family room on most home plans. The size and design of these windows virtually brings the outdoors inside.
Design Features: Two-story family rooms, two-story foyer and open 2nd floor hallways and stairways with oak railings on both sides are standard on some home plans. Arches, columns, and breakfast bars are just a few of the interior design options available. Some home plans also include a 1st floor bedroom/study area with an attached full bath, varies with model selected.
Holiday lighting package option: If chosen, all windows in front of house will have a receptacle controlled by one switch for ease of holiday lighting.
Basement: Most homes will utilize I-Joist floor systems with a conscious location of steel beam lolly columns, plumbing and electrical work, provides
the ability for future quality living area in this lower level of the
house. Depending upon the lot selected, some lower levels may have walk
out areas or may be suitable for full size windows even further enhancing
the livability of these areas.
Attic areas: Should additional living space be required, many of our designs will also allow the use of living space in a 3rd floor environment. An additional stairway, dormers or windows and floor system design can easily transform this area, which already has 10 to 11' ceilings, into useful living space.
Masonry mailbox piers: All homes will have masonry lampost/mailbox/newspaper receptacle pier which will be coordinated with the style of the home. See paragraphs 13 and 19 of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for details.
EXTERIOR GROUND WORK:
Driveway to be stoned and paved, concrete service walk from front door to driveway, and final machine rough grade and seeding of area disturbed during construction, weather permitting.
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