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Northstar Homes Standard Specifications Specifications may vary slightly from our North Carolina and Indiana manufacturing plant to comply with local building codes or regionally accepted best practice.

FLOOR CONSTRUCTION:

  • 2 x 10 Floor joist - 16" O.C.
  • Double rim joist - front and rear
  • 19/32" T&G OSB floor decking glued and fastened
  • Solid wood bridging between joist
  • Flush center beam - formed by double rim joist of two joined floors

EXTERIOR WALLS:

  • 2 x 6 Studs - 16" O.C.
  • Double 2x 6 top and single bottom plates
  • 8' Wall height (except second floor of Salt Box)
  • 7/16" Structural OSB sheathing
  • 1/2" Drywall w/smooth finish w/one base coat of latex primer paint/vapor barrier
  • Double 4" vinyl siding and corner post

INTERIOR WALLS:

  • 2 x 4 Interior wall studs - 16" O.C.
  • Single 2 x 4 top and bottom plates
  • Marriage Walls - 2" x 3" - 16" O.C. w/sheathing
  • 1/2" Drywall w/smooth finish w/one base coat of latex primer paint

ROOF & CEILING:

  • 7/12 Roof Pitch
  • Pre-engineered 40# roof trusses - 24" O.C.
  • 7/16" Structural OSB roof decking
  • Ply-dry shingle underlayment
  • 30-Year architectural roof shingles
  • Shingle over continuous ridge ventilation system
  • Vented vinyl soffit system
  • Aluminum fascia and gable rakes w/2"x6" sub-fascia
  • Metal drip edge for all roof edges
  • 12" Eave extension
  • Ceiling drywall w/one base coat of latex primer paint/vapor barrier

INSULATION:

  • Exterior walls - R- 19 fiberglass batts
  • Ceiling - blown cellulose insulation R-30
  • Wind wrap on all exterior walls

EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS:

  • 36" Insulated steel six-panel exterior door w/metal threshold and key-in-knob lock set
  • 32" Fiberglass six-panel rear door w/metal threshold and key-in-knob lock set
  • Dead bolt lock at front & rear doors
  • Double hung vinyl windows with tilt sash, insulated Low E glass, and screens
  • Specialty doors and windows (per plan)
  • Raised panel vinyl shutters - front elevation only

INTERIOR DOORS & TRIM:

  • White colonial six-panel interior doors w/matching wood jambs
  • Bi-fold doors (per plan)
  • Privacy locks on all bedroom and bath doors - passage sets on all other doors
  • Door stops on all swing doors
  • Pre-finished white wood baseboard, door and window casing to match door color
  • Brushed nickel doorknobs and hinges
  • Prairie light fixtures
  • White epoxy coated ventilated wire closet shelving w/integrated rod - single shelf in bedroom closets - four shelves per linen closet

FLOOR COVERING:

  • Vinyl floor covering for kitchen, baths, laundry, and utility rooms
  • 1/4" Floor vinyl underlayment
  • Foyer vinyl
  • Note: Carpet omitted

KITCHEN:

  • Solid framed KCMA certified kitchen cabinets w/solid raised panel doors (arch top overhead cabinets) oak or Maple
  • Tip out trays at kitchen sink
  • Drawer over door base cabinets
  • Lazy susan in corner base cabinet (per plan)
  • Lazy susan in corner overhead cabinets (per plan)
  • Pull out center shelf in most base cabinets
  • Pantry cabinet - per plan
  • Pull out center shelf in most base cabinets
  • High pressure laminate countertops & self-edge w/4" backsplash
  • Double bowl stainless steel kitchen sink
  • Single lever faucet w/spray
  • Vented range hood w/light
  • Fire extinguisher

BATHS:

  • 60" One-piece fiberglass tub in primary bath (tub type may vary per plan)
  • Single lever faucets in tubs/showers w/anti-scald device
  • Bath vanity cabinet to match kitchen cabinets
  • Drawer bank in vanities 30" and larger
  • High pressure laminate vanity tops w/4" backsplash
  • 18" round porcelainized steel lavatory
  • Single lever lav faucet
  • Elongated vitreous china water saver 1.6 gallon flush stool
  • 100 cmf Fan/light combination in master bath
  • 70 cmf Fan/light combination in other baths
  • Bath accessories include: beveled edge mirror, light bar over each lavatory, towel bar, and tissue holder.
  • Full height linen storage (per plan)

PLUMBING:

  • PEX water lines stubbed through floor
  • PVC drain, waste, & vents (DWV) stubbed through floor
  • Shut-off valves for all fixtures
  • 50 gallon electric water heater
  • Washer connection box provided where applicable
  • 3" radon vent
  • 2" future vent basement models

ELECTRICAL:

  • Electrical wiring to NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
  • 200 AMP 30/40 service w/circuit breakers (per plan)
  • Ground fault interrupters (GFI) for exterior receptacles, bath, and kitchen appliance circuits
  • Exterior light at each door (white)
  • Interior light package pewter toned:
  • Dining chandelier for formal dining areas
  • Four recessed can lights spaced evenly in kitchen ceiling
  • Recessed can light over kitchen sink
  • Switched bedroom receptacles
  • Carbon Monoxide detector
  • Smoke detectors AC/DC as required by code
  • 110 Range receptacle (220 volt optional)
  • Door chime at front door

HEATING:

  • No heating system supplied as standard

CAPE COD ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

  • 12/12 Roof pitch w/12" eave extension
  • Pre-engineered trusses w/knee walls 24" O.C. Serves as floor of upper level
  • Close-off package for upper level includes: interior door and close-off partitions for on-site installation
  • 23/32" OSB floor decking for center portion of upper level 
  • 110 Electrical circuit to junction box for future lights in upper level
  • Rough-in plumbing for future second level bath
  • Stair package to upper level includes: primed kickboard and carpet grade treads and risers. Also includes: spindle railing and wall handrails (per plan).
  • Marriage walls 2"x4" - 16" O.C.
  • Blown R-30 cellulose insulation (no insulation above upper level decking)
  • Note: Insulation not supplied for second floor ceiling
NOTE: Railings shipped loose. Insulation not supplied for second floor ceiling and gable end.

TWO STORY ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

  • Upper level framing same as lower level construction
  • Ceiling framing of lower level - 2 x 6 - 24" O.C.
  • Stair package to upper level includes: primed kickboard and carpet grade treads and risers. - Also includes: spindle railing and wall handrails (per plan).
  • Railings shipped loose
  • Plumbing of water lines and DWV is to upper level chase for on-site connection
  • Marriage walls 2"x4" - 16" O.C.
  • Hanging foyer light for open foyer entry models

SITE-BUILT ATTACHMENTS:

Many exterior attachments as shown on the elevations are materials required to be supplied locally or installed by others at the job site. Such items include: Porches, garages, dormers or gables, sky lights, and other items which may be prohibited from being plant-installed due to shipping restraints or shop limitations.

Many Additional Options Are Available

Northstar Homes are built to various state building codes which include B.O.C.A., O.B.B.C., U.B.C., and C.A.B.O.

See Northstar Homes to select the options you desire and to verify standard specifications. The information provided here may change without notice and without incurring any obligation due to continuous product improvements. Some items shown may be optional. Renderings and floor plans are promotional illustrations that approximate size and may depict optional or suggested features that are site-attachments built by others.

 

 

 

 

 

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