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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