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- architecture and design of construction plans.
- site selection and preparation.
- meeting all pre-construction requirements and application for permits.
- dealing with selected vendors (roofing, brickwork, windows, flooring, cabinetry, custom moldings (such as fireplace surrounds and columns) fixtures, appliances, and so on).
- construction
- brokering appraisal, finance, legal, and real - estate services.
The Process
Building your home can never be so easier, all you need is a software to design your home land that can be purchased, an approved line of credit lots of time to draft, change, redraft, modify your house plan, and then change it over again. Inception, Planning and Design At the onset of a project, you must set a completion date for each phase. Your dream home may be in the form of engineered construction plans or napkin scribbles and a head full of ideas, you may want to build on our lots or your own, you may be construction savvy or you may need guidance and enlightenment.
As such, a custom home development project will involve different aspects of effort and involvement and thus take on different paths. In either case, works with you in any degree necessary to get from where you are when you walk into our door until you turn the key to yours.
Through this stage we define all aspects of the project and set everything out clearly. Affiliate providers are determined, brought to the table, and scheduled into the overall project. Plans are carefully evolved and refined in an iterative manner and ultimately approved for development. Permit and other municipal legalities are put in place.
Phase Duration: typically varies between one-(1) month and three-(3) months depending on where you are with your plan when you begin with us, how adept you are at working through design alternatives, and how busy you are in your lifestyle.
Build The site is prepared; the home is constructed with superior quality and care at the forefront.
Phase Duration: typically around four-(4) to five-(5) months.
Enjoy Backed by our comprehensive warranty program, you move in worry free.
Phase Duration: a lifetime.
Any given custom home development project will have a diversity in construction technique and materials, that goes without reason. Nonetheless, at the core of a home is superior quality and craftsmanship. During construction you usually spend more that you budget for using materials that are above construction standard. Specification Sheet | Foundation & Basement
- Concrete foundation.
- Bituminous tar damp - proofing and approved drainage system.
- Basement slab - steel trowel smooth finish.
- Garage slab - broom finish concrete.
- Concrete parging for all exposed portions of foundation walls.
Framing and Structure
- Engineer designed roof trusses.
- Exterior walls - 2"x 6" framed construction.
- Interior walls - 2" x 4" framed construction.
- Floor joists - pre-engineered joists system.
- Sub-floor 5/8" tongue and groove sheathing, screwed & sanded.
- Exterior wall - 7/16" sheathing.
- Roof - 7/16" sheathing c/w metal H-clips.
- Steel support beams in basement as required.
Insulation
- Exterior Walls - R20.
- Attic - R40 blown insulation.
- Basement Walls - R12.
- Heavy duty 6 mil poly vapor barrier throughout.
- Exterior wall electrical outlets wrapped with poly vapor barrier.
Windows & Doors
- Double glazed thermo maintenance free vinyl casement.
- Screens where applicable.
- Metal insulated exterior doors including garage to house entry.
- Transom windows as per plan.
- Sliding patio door as per plan.
- Insulated sectional garage door.
- Colonial interior swing closet doors in all bedroom closets and entry closets, as per plan.
- Colonial interior doors and trim.
Exterior Finish and Services
- All Stone and/or Stucco exteriors as per plans.
- Shingles - 25 year warranty.
- Maintenance free aluminum soffits and fascia.
Drywall and Painting
- ½" drywall c/w round corners.
- Water residence dense-shield for tub and shower surrounds.
- Smooth ceilings throughout.
- All interior walls are prime coated and painted with two coats of latex paint with low sheen washable finish.
- All trim work and doors are painted with white latex semi gloss.
- Ceilings are painted with flat white latex.
Floor Coverings
- Hardwood flooring as per plans.
- 40 oz. quality carpets with upgraded under pad as per plans.
- Quality ceramics flooring as per plan.
- Quality ceramic wall tile for shower and tub enclosures.
Interior Finishing´s
- Colonial style 5 1/2" baseboards and 3 1/ 2" casings.
- Window stool and trim.
- Crown molding as per plan.
- Quality interior brushed chrome lever door hardware.
- Quality front door grip set hardware with matching deadbolt.
- Custom made kitchen cabinets with 42"uppers and bathroom vanities.
- Granite counter top in Kitchen.
- Rolled edge arborite countertops in laundry and bathrooms.
- Oak railings and metal pickets as per plans.
- Full size mirrors above vanities.
- Stone surround for gas fireplace.
Plumbing
- Pressure balance/scald-guard taps in shower areas.
- Quality white “low flush” plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms.
- Quality single lever brushed nickel faucets.
- Steel tubs in bathrooms, ensuite with roman tub and standup shower.
- Double stainless under mount steel kitchen sink with pullout faucet.
- Drain and hook-up taps for future washer.
- Non freeze exterior hose bibs.
- Drilled well & water pressure system.
- Shut off valves on all toilets and sink faucets.
- Dishwasher & fridge water line rough-in.
- Drilled well " water pressure system.
- Engineer designed and approved septic systems.
Heating & Fireplaces
- Gas burning fireplace with stone surround.
- High-efficiency Gas Furnace.
- Custom duct work sized for proper air distribution.
- Dryer vent exhausted to exterior.
- Rental gas hot water heater.
Electrical
- 200 amp service with circuit panel.
- Copper wiring throughout.
- Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
- Heavy duty cable outlets for stove and dryer.
- Exterior weatherproof outlets.
- Exhaust fans in bathrooms and powder rooms vented to exterior.
- Valence lighting under kitchen cabinets.
- Recessed pot lights as per plans.
- Ceiling light fixtures in all bedrooms.
- Central vacuum rough-in.
- External exhaust microwave/range hood fan in kitchen.
- Electrical rough-in plug for dishwasher.
- Pre-wired for bell and cable/internet.
Landscaping
- Professionally landscaped, Topsoil seed & sod.
- Patio stone walkway.
- Asphalt driveway where applicable.
