| Quality Construction Features |
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Previn's Touch |
| Solid exterior framing 2x6 walls at 16” on center |
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| 7/16” waferboard exterior sheathing |
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| Pre-engineered roof trusses with 3/8” plywood roof sheathing |
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| Poured concrete basement walls with heavy duty damp proofing |
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| Wrapped waterproof foundations that exceed code standards |
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| Basement moisture management interior barrier |
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| Main floor 12” on center |
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| Drywall applied with screws, using a minimum number of nails |
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| Vaulted cathedral or high ceilings* |
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| 9’ main floor ceiling height (32* & 50 foot lots) |
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| 3” concrete window sills |
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| Maintenance free exterior capped door frames |
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| Stepped gable fascia |
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| Architectural shingle with a 30 year manufacturer’s warranty |
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| Tyvek air barrier house wrap with sealed joints |
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| Ext walls insulated to R22, above garage rooms to R31, attics to R40 and basement walls with R20 batts for full height min 12” above floor |
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| Solid ¾” tongue-and-groove subfloors, screwed and glued |
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| Maintenance free soffit and eaves trough |
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| Exterior Features and Finishes |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
| Custom designed elevations utilizing clay brick, stone skirt and maintenance free Board & Batten siding* |
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| Aluminum railings and posts on covered porches |
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| Gothic windows with clear glass |
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| Steel clad insulated entry door with ¾ designer glass insert |
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Doorbell at main entry |
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Decorative hardware on front entry including dead bolt lock |
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Carriage style R10 insulated garage doors with decorative hardware and architectural window feature |
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Victorian style exterior coach lamps |
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Illuminated exterior house numbers |
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Insulated man door from garage to interior* |
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Precast steps and walkway to front entrance |
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Full underground services including telephone, cable, gas and hydro |
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Entire lot graded to municipal requirements and sodded |
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Fully paved driveway |
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Two hose bibs located in garage & rear of house with shut off valves |
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Covered porches with poured concrete decking * |
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Architecturally selected exteriors |
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Electric ½ h.p. garage door opener with keypad and remote |
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6 foot wide patio doors |
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| Interior Features and Finishes |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
Direct vent gas fireplace with choice of oak stained or white mantle with electrical rough-in for future fan |
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Raised panel colonial classique or series 800 interior doors incl closets |
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Pewter lever handles on all interior doors |
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Mirror sliding closet doors on front entry closets* |
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Colonial trim with 5 ¼” baseboards and 2 ¾” colonial casing, painted |
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California knockdown ceilings with round drywall corners |
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Choice of maple, oak or metal pickets with maple or oak handrail, stained or natural |
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Interior walls finished with Certified Low VOC flat latex paint in white or off white |
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Washrooms and Laundry painted with latex semi-gloss paint |
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Imported ceramic tile in kitchen, washrooms, entry and laundry room* |
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Superior 40 oz Saxony or Berber carpeting with high density underpad |
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¾” hardwood flooring on main floor, except tiled areas and bedrooms |
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Wall sconces and privacy lock in master bedroom |
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White finished heat vents and cold air returns |
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Rough-in central vac system on main and second floor including cover plates |
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White decora-type switches and decora-type receptacles throughout |
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2x4 studding on basement walls |
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Basement lights operated by switch, not a pull chain |
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Electronic early warning smoke detectors and hard wired carbon monoxide detector |
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Washer and dryer hook-up with stainless laundry tub* |
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Heavy duty 220-volt receptacle for stove and dryer |
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All copper wiring, 100 AMP electrical with automatic circuit breaker panel |
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All windows and doors sealed with quality caulking |
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3 piece rough-in for washroom in basement |
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Cold cellar in basement* |
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| Kitchen, Bath and Laundry Features |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
Quality oak or maple cabinets in kitchen and washrooms |
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Tall upper cabinets in kitchen* |
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Microwave cabinet or wiring for microwave above range in kitchen |
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Breakfast Bar on kitchen island* |
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Custom gable beside fridge where exposed |
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Granite kitchen counter tops* |
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Double stainless steel undermount kitchen sink* |
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Price Pfister or equivalent chrome single lever faucets. Vegetable sprayer in kitchen. |
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Choice of white, black or brushed aluminum kitchen exhaust fan, vented to outside |
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Built in kitchen pantry with wire shelving and glass door* |
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Plumbing and electrical rough-in for future dishwasher |
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Luxurious one piece moulded bath tubs and showers* |
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White china vanity basins with mechanical pop-up drains |
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Water pressure control balance valve in main and ensuite baths |
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Toe tester in all shower stalls |
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Designer strip lighting in all bathrooms |
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Full width vanity mirrors in all bathrooms |
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White Base and Upper cabinets in laundry room |
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Exhaust fans in all bathrooms |
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Energy efficient water saving shower heads |
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Water conserving insulated toilet tanks |
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| Indoor Air Quality Features |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Technology Ready Features |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
Prewired for cable tv in bedrooms and family room |
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Prewired for telephone in bedrooms, family room and kitchen |
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Prewired for internet use CAT5 and cable in master bedroom |
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Two ABS conduit ducts from attic to mechanical room for future solar energy |
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| Energy Star Features |
Standard |
Previn's Touch |
High Efficiency Two stage furnace with ECM motor |
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High Efficiency Tankless rental water heater |
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High efficiency HRV with fan |
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3 Tee gas line rough ins for BBQ, clothes dryer and kitchen range |
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Foam Sealed exterior draft proof electrical boxes |
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Sealed heating ducts in basement |
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Programmable thermostat |
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Exterior draft proofing membrane applied to exterior insulated walls |
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Jeldwen Energy Star qualified windows |
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Jeldwen Thermo-glazed Low-E Argon Gas vinyl casement windows on all sides. Operational windows have screens. Front elevations include grilles. |
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Low-E energy efficient vinyl sliders in basements |
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Airtight Spray foam insulation in all rooms over cold areas to R31 |
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* as per applicable plan or grade |
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