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Standard Home Features

Home Size and Bathrooms

  • Two bedroom homes have one full bath and a maximum size of 900 square feet
  • Three bedroom homes have one and one half baths and a maximum size of 1070 square feet
  • Four bedroom homes have two full baths and a maximum size of 1232 square feet

High Performance Energy Conservation Features

  • 14 SEER high efficiency electric heat pump for heating and cooling
  • HVAC system equipped with a fresh air intake to improve indoor air quality
  • Interior rooms pressure balanced to improve comfort and HVAC performance
  • Raised heel trusses for added insulation in attic
  • Insulation baffles and insulation dams installed along eaves for complete wall insulation and roof ventilation
  • Whole house air sealing for a tight building envelope
  • R-15 wall insulation
  • R-38 blown in attic insulation
  • Exterior of house wrapped with 15# asphalt roofing felt moisture barrier
  • Double paned energy efficient vinyl windows with Low E coating to reduce solar heat gain through glass panes
  • Sill seal foam insulation under all exterior bottom plates
  • 100 CFM range hoods vented to the outside for moisture control in kitchen area
  • 70 CFM bath exhaust fan for moisture control in bathroom(s)
  • Continuous perforated vinyl soffit matched with a continuous ridge vent for attic ventilation
  • Fluorescent lighting installed when possible for energy efficiency
  • Energy efficient wall framing used to maximize exterior wall insulation
  • Steel clad foam insulated 6 panel exterior doors for energy efficiency and security
  • High efficiency electric water heater installed based on family size
  • Attic access hatch sealed for air tightness and insulated
  • All appliances meet Energy Star standards
  • Larson storm doors installed at both entries

Security and Safety Features

  • Interconnected smoke alarms with battery backup installed in every bedroom and in hallway
  • Lighted front and rear/side entrances
  • Peep holes installed in front and rear/side doors
  • Exterior flood lighting installed when rear street lighting is absent
  • Exterior steel doors installed with high security deadbolt locks
  • Heavy duty hasp installed on shed
  • Weather proof exterior outlets with while in use covers for safety
  • Ground fault interrupters installed on electric outlets in bath, kitchen and outside
  • Privacy locks installed on bedrooms and bathroom doors