Avana 50’s

Building Specifications

 (Information provided by Standard Pacific Homes and is subject to change at any time. LR)

EXCAVATION

Clear trees and brush for placement of house and flatwork per code.

FOUNDATION

SLAB: 

Engineered post-tension foundation system individually designed for each home site.

                        Front elevations are limited to 18” of exposed foundation.

DRIVEWAY:  

Driveway will be poured 17’ wide with a broom finish.  Setbacks greater than 26’ from the front property line will require architectural review approval at an additional cost.

            WALKS:

Entry walk will be 36” wide placed according to the plot plan.   The city walk (if applicable) will be poured in accordance with subdivision plat requirements.

             PATIOS:

An uncovered patio will be poured to plan (at no less than 100 sq ft) in accordance with the architectural design. 


FRAMING

Exterior Wall Framing:         Wood frame walls built to plan with 2”x 4”/ 6” studs placed 16” on center.  Balloon framed walls (2” x 6” or larger) at two story entries or where required per applicable code.  Toe plates at first floor will be 2”x 4” / 6” termite resistant pressure-treated lumber.  Masonry veneer in locations as shown on plans backed by 4’x 8’ x 1/8” structural thermo-ply sheathing, except where wind bracing (OSB) is required by applicable code or in non-heated areas such as garages.  Foundation anchor straps installed in exterior walls.

Partition Wall Framing:       2”x 4” / 6” #2 SPF placed 16” on center.  Toe plates at first floor will be 2”x 4” / 6” pressure-treated lumber. 

Floor System – Two Stories:     Engineered floor truss system with ¾” tongue and groove OSB, glued, nailed and screwed.  Not designed for a waterbed or billiard table.        

 Roof and Ceiling:*                    Custom cut roofs of 2”x 6” and 2” x 8” (or larger) yellow pine with engineered beams and trusses as required.  Ceiling and roof bracing placed per applicable code.  Spacious 10’ ceilings (sloped from 8’ plate) on single story and second floor of two-story plans.  9’ ceilings on first floor of two-story plans.

 *Plan 2702 (Kirkhill):                 2nd floor ceiling at 9’ per plan (sloped from 8’ plate).

 Wind Bracing:                           1”x 4” or OSB wind bracing per applicable code requirement. 

 Siding:                                      No siding allowed.  100% masonry required.

                                                Stucco will replace all siding shown on plans.

 Fascia/Soffit:                             Exterior fascia to be 2”x 4” sub-fascia with 7/16” x 6” Cemtrim Cedarmill fascia.  Soffit will be 1/4” textured Hardisoffit Cedarmill with pre-drilled continuous vents at horizontal overhangs.

 Drywall:                                    1/2” sheetrock on walls with round corners (square at windows and garage), and 5/8” sheetrock on ceilings.  Walls and ceilings to be taped, floated, and finished with “medium orange peel” texture.  The garage will be trimmed and painted to match the finish of the home.                                  

 

EXTERIOR

 

           ALUMINUM GUTTERS:

                        All homes will include gutters on front elevation only (over flowerbeds).

ROOFING:

7/16” OSB radiant barrier roof decking with plywood clips, 15 lb. felt underlayment, and fiberglass dimensional shingles with 35-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.  26 gauge galvanized metal flashing.  Roof venting will be provided as required. 

            WINDOWS:

Type:                                        High performance low-e 366 double paned insulated glass with white vinyl frames and half screens on operable windows.

Divided Light                            Front only

                                                           

            EXTERIOR DOORS:             

Front Entrance:                         Mahogany, six-panel, solid core, stained wood door.

Patio:                                        Full-light insulated steel door.

            GARAGE DOORS:    

16’ x 7’ 26 gauge steel raised panel insulated door.  Pre-wired for garage door opener(s)

MASONRY:

Brick to be selected from Builder’s standard selections.  Masonry placed on three sides of first floor, and placed on second floor per plan design.  Stucco will replace siding on plans to comply with 100% masonry requirement for this community.

No more than two materials may be used on the front elevations of any home.

PAINTING:

Exterior paint will be 100% Acrylic Satin x color(s) chosen from Builder’s selection.

Primary Body Color:                  Applied to siding, garage door (and trim), patio door, louvers, wood columns, and all other painted products.

Contrasting Trim Color:              A contrasting trim color is available for the fascia, shutters (if applicable), and front door.  All other trim will be painted the ‘Primary Body Color’.

Entry Door:                               Stain color chosen from Builder’s selections.

 OTHER:

                        Address Plaque:                                    17” x 9” Caststone Block

 
 
INTERIOR

 INTERIOR DOORS and TRIM:

Doors:                          6’8” Six-panel “Colonist” hollow-core doors with 2 1/8” trim

Base:                            4” MDF Colonial Base

SHELVING:

                        Bull-nose edge shelving with wood clothes rod, and metal shelf and rod supports.

PAINTING:

                        Colors chosen from Builder’s selection.

            Interior Walls:                                       Flat finish latex.

                        Interior Ceilings:                                    Flat finish latex (same color as walls)

Interior Trim:                                         Oil based enamel. 

             CABINETRY:                        

Job-measured, off-site stained, oak/poplar cabinets with raised panel doors, adjustable shelving on upper cabinets (half-fixed shelving on base cabinets), and dual rail drawer guides. Upper cabinets on most plans will be mounted without fur downs.

Kitchen:                                    36” upper cabinets with raised panel doors trimmed with crown molding.  Choice of many stain colors from Builder’s selection.

Kitchen Island:                          “Optional”.  Oak/poplar cabinet with raised panel doors on one side.  Size varies by plan.  Not available on some plans.

Bathrooms:                               Oak/poplar cabinets with raised panel doors and crown molding.  Linen cabinet (36” tall) at master water closet.

            COUNTERTOPS:

                        Kitchen Countertops:                 Granite (3cm) or Engineered Stone (2cm)

                        Kitchen Island:                          Granite (3cm) or Engineered Stone (2cm)

                        Kitchen Raised Bar:                  Granite (3cm) or Engineered Stone (2cm) (per plan)

                        Kitchen Backsplash:                  6” x 6” ceramic tile

Bath Vanity Tops:                     Cultured marble with integrated recessed rim bowls.  Powder bath to receive vitreous china pedestal sink.

STAIR SYSTEMS:

Stairs:                                       First section (per plan) – open steel railing and balusters with stained oak cap on staircase (per plan).  Second floor (per plan) ½ walls with painted wood cap..

HARDWARE:            

Exterior Entry Door:                  Kwikset antique nickel handle set with antique nickel kick plate

                        Interior Doors:                           Kwikset antique nickel Polo knobs

                        Bath Hardware:                                    Chrome concealed-screw bath hardware

     INSULATION:

Exterior Walls:                          R-15 blown-in-blanket insulation (3 ½” thick)

                        Attic Knee Walls:                      R-22 fiberglass batt insulation (6 ½” thick)

Flat Ceilings:                             R-30 fiberglass blown insulation (12” thick)

Sloped/Vaulted Ceilings: R-22 fiberglass batt insulation (6 ½” thick)

Exposed Floors                          R-19 fiberglass batt insulation (6” thick)

     (e.g. living area above a garage)      

Attic Equipment Decking:          R-22 fiberglass batt insulation (6 ½” thick)

       (e.g. space between HVAC equipment platform and ceiling)

Two-Stage Polyseal:                  1st Stage:  Sealing of wire holes into the attic, around windows & exterior doors, and base / toe plates.

                                                2nd Stage:  Sealing all sheetrock penetrations to the exterior (i.e. wall plugs, wall switches, a/c registers, HVAC and / or water heater closets).

                                 

ELECTRICAL

Single phase electrical wiring with GFI circuits, electrical outlets, and 12/2 gauge wiring in accordance with all applicable national and local electrical and building codes.  Placement of wall outlets may deviate from the plan to comply with required codes.

            Light switches/outlets:                White receptacles and pole switches throughout

Telephone / Voice Outlets:         CAT-5 telephone outlets at three locations

Cable TV / Data Outlets:           RG-6 cable outlets at three locations

Structured Wiring:                     20” wiring panel with cover, 1×10 phone distribution  module, 1×8 TV splitter, (2) CAT5 service feeds, (1) RG-6 service feed and (1) 16/2 power wire feed.

Security System:                        Security system pre-wire at all operable exterior windows and doors with pre-wire for two motion detector, two sirens, and three keypads.  Security system trimout (keypads, motion detector, siren, etc.) is available as an option.

Ceiling Fan Wiring:                    Block and wire for ceiling fans in the master bedroom and family room (game room if applicable) (per plan).  Optional covered patio (if selected) will also include blocking and wiring for a ceiling fan (optional).

Garage Door Opener:                Pre-wire only.

                        Smoke Detector:                       Installed per applicable national or local code.

                        Clothes Dryer Hook-up:             220v electric outlet

LIGHTING & CEILING FANS:

General:                                    Selections from Builder’s standard selections.  Standard Pacific Homes will install fixtures provided by our suppliers only.

Kitchen:                                    6 – 6” recessed cans.  Recessed can light above kitchen sink (per plan).

Bathrooms:                               Master – two 4-bulb strips (one at each vanity bowl)

                                                Secondary – one 6-bulb strip

                                                Powder – one 3-bulb strip

Ceiling Fan(s):                           Ceiling fan with decorative light kit installed at family room and master bedroom (per plan).

                        Exterior:                                    Garage – one coach light (location per plan)

                                                Front Porch – ceiling mount light(s) (quantity and location(s) vary by elevation)

Other:                                       90% of bulbs to be CFL


PLUMBING – FIXTURES – ACCESSORIES:

Natural Gas:                              Furnace – range – water heater

            Hose bibs:                                 2 per plan

            Water Heater(s):                       (1) 50 gallon gas energy efficient

                        Water Piping:                            SDR9 PEX

                        Wastewater Piping:                   Schedule 40 PVC

KITCHEN:

Sink:                                         6” deep double compartment stainless steel sink and Moen chrome single lever faucet with sprayer.

                        Ice maker water line:                 Valve in refrigerator space

            MASTER BATH:        

Bathtub:                                    36” x 60” cultured marble garden tub with 12”x 12”                                                                    ceramic splash

Shower:                                    36” x 36” cultured marble shower pan with 12”x 12” ceramic walls.    

Shower Enclosure:                     Chrome frame 72” tall with clear glass per plan.

                        Vanity Fixtures:                         Moen Brantford chrome single-lever

Commode:                                White round 1.6-gallon water saver

                        Tub Fixture:                              Moen Brantford chrome single-lever wall mount

                        Shower Fixtures:                       Moen Brantford chrome single-lever

HALL BATH:

Bathtub:                                    5’ white porcelain on steel tub with 6” x 6” tile surround

                        Commodes:                               White round front 1.6-gallon water saver

                        Vanity fixtures:                         Moen Chateau chrome single lever

Tub/Shower fixtures:                 Moen Chateau chrome single lever

 POWDER BATH:

                        Sink:                                         Vitreous china pedestal (per plan)

                        Commodes:                               White round front 1.6-gallon water saver

Vanity fixtures:                          Moen Brantford chrome single-lever

 BATH MIRRORS:                              1/4” thick x 42” tall with polished edge pulled 1” from corner / edge.  Powder bath mirror is 24” x 36” octagon with beveled edge

     FLOOR COVERING: 

                        Upgrades available from Builder’s selection

Carpet:                                     Builder’s selection, stain release treatment with 10-year limited warranty

                        Pad:                                          1/2” Rebond 6lb                                                                                    Entry / Foyer:                            Ceramic Tile (Level I from Builder’s selection)

                        Kitchen / Breakfast:                  Ceramic Tile (Level I from Builder’s selection)

                        Utility room:                              Ceramic Tile (Level I from Builder’s selection)

Bath Wet Areas:                       Ceramic Tile (Level I from Builder’s selection)

 FIREPLACE:

Optional.                      

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING:

High-efficiency Carrier equipment with 14.5 SEER A/C system and ‘Puron’ refrigerant, 80% AFUE gas furnace, and a programmable thermostat.  Single heating and air conditioning system with a zoned damper system and two thermostats on two story plans.  Supply air vent to master closet and master bath water closet.  Manufacturer’s 5-year warranty on the compressor.  All City rebates will go to Builder. 

 Exhaust fan at utility room and all bathrooms.

                        Exhaust hood above range will be vented to the exterior              

 APPLIANCES:

                        Whirlpool Black Appliance Package Consisting of:

Range:                                      Self-Cleaning Gas Range SF368LEP

Hood:                                       Vent Hood (vented to exterior) RH2330XJ

Dishwasher:                              Multi-Cycle Dishwasher DU1055XTV               Disposal:                                   In-Sink-Erator Badger 5, heavy duty 1/2 HP

 LANDSCAPING / EXTERIOR AMENITIES

                     

Finish Grading:              Lots will be graded to divert water from the house

Sod:                              Bermuda Tiff sod at front yard only (per plat note #28) with  2”of loam.

Landscape:                   Per Builder’s selection to include 20 shrubs and 2 shade trees chosen from the landscape guideline palette of Circle C West.  All planting beds to have a minimum of 3” of hardwood mulch.

                                    All side fences on corner must be screened with 5-gallon shrubs on 3’ centers. 

All utility / junction boxes to be landscaped with (4) 5-gallon shrubs.  All gas meters to be screened with a 5-gallon plant.

Sprinkler System:           Irrigation system at front and sides to fence.

Tree Removal:              Tree removal is limited to the “Building Envelope” as defined by the area within 5’ of the foundation, driveway, sidewalks and patio.

Underbrush:                  Underbrush will be removed by the builder, however, stumps will not be removed unless the stump is in an area where concrete must be placed.

Fence:                          1” x 4” x 6’ standard grade cedar picket fencing to midpoint of home, with 1 gate.   Fence must cover a/c unit.

These specifications, together with the real estate sales contract, purchase price addendum (PPA) and/or customer change orders, constitute the entire agreement between buyer and seller.  All prior negotiations, representations and agreements, not set out in these documents should not be relied upon.  Buyer acknowledges that buyer has read and fully understands this document and that seller will rely on these specifications in building the home.

Standard Pacific Sales Counselor                                               REVISIONS:

02/17/11:  First Draft

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