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
Kitchen and Bath Features
- Attractive 18 CF Energy Star refrigerator (white)
- Electric range with ducted range hood vent
- Three hold double bowl stainless steel sink
- Low flow lever handle kitchen sink faucet with sprayer
- Cabinet style and finish selected by partner family (when not donated)
- Formica kitchen countertops (color selected by partner family)
- Refrigerator space pre-plumbed for after market ice maker
- Wiring for future dishwasher and disposal
- One piece three sided fiberglass tub and shower unit (white)
- One piece cultured marble vanity top (white)
- Vinyl floor covering selected by partner family (kitchen and bath)
- 3'0" main bath door for accessibility
- Vanity light installed
- Medicine cabinet with mirror or plain mirror over vanity
- Bath hardware includes: tub shower, curtain rod, tissue holder and two towel racks
Exterior and Landscape Features
- Front porch posts are 6" x 6" when there is no railing and 4" x 4" with railing
- Front porch posts and railings are painted white
- The rear/side entrance has porch or landing
- 2 water faucets are located on the exterior of the house
- Mailbox and post installed
- Entire lawn area seeded and mulched
- Shrubbery beds and appropriate shrubs installed in front of home
- 30 year architectural asphalt roofing shingles (minimum)
- Vinyl siding (style and color selected by partner family)
- Top quality 8' x 7' outside storage shed (6' x 6' attached shed when lot dimensions do not allow for a detached shed)
Other Quality Construction Features
- Engineered roof trusses for maximum strength
- 2 x 4 wall studs installed 16" on center throughout the house
- All exterior walls sheathed with 1/2" OSB
- Covered front entry
- Concrete driveway/driveway pad
- Concrete sidewalk from driveway to front entrance
- Termite treatment under slabs and around perimeter of home
- Floor covering colors (carpet and/or vinyl) selected by partner family (when not donated)
- Sturdy closet shelving in all closets
- Mini blinds installed in all windows
- Complete lighting package includes front and rear doorbells
- Ceiling fan with light installed in living room
- Ceiling fan boxes and wiring installed in bedrooms to accommodate future fans
- Textured ceilings that soften noise
- Telephone jacks in living room and all bedrooms
- New vacuum cleaner included
- Laundry complete with new washer and dryer
- For accessibility all exterior, bath (at least 1) and bedroom (at least 1) doors are 3' 0"
- Other accessibility features will be added based on the needs of the partner family
Exceptions to Standards
The Construction Committee may approve exceptions for individual homes based on property covenant requirements and unusual construction conditions. They may also approve exceptions based on family needs in coordination with the Family Support Committee.