Framing    
Framing in General
• Wall sill plates are ground contact rated treated wood with sill sealer
Hi-Bor treated wood framing members hand treated at all cut ends with Terminate wood treatment and preservative
• Hot Dipped Galvanized framing nails and connectors
Tyvek brand vapor barrier at all exterior walls
• 15 pound roofing felt for window flashings and stone shower moisture barriers
• 3/4” or 1-1/8” T&G plywood sub floors
Simpson structural hurricane hold downs as per engineer
• 5/8” Tech Shield Radiant Barrier
Alpine double glazed low E Vinyl windows in sliding, awning, or casement
• 5/8” T1-11 plywood siding or James Hardie Siding Product fiber-cement siding in shiplap, shingle, or vertical plank
• Fiberglass pre-hung exterior doors with aluminum thresholds
Owens Corning R-19 Backed fiberglass insulation at all new ceilings
• Wall insulation and soundproofing available as an option

         EXTERIOR FRAMING

 
     
 
• White Vinyl, Double Hung, Low E Insulated Glass Windows. Full Size Screens Included.
• 6" Exterior Window Flange Wrap Installed in order to minimize Air Infiltration and effects of Storm Driven Rains.
• 8" James Hardie lap Siding over Tyvek House Wrap.
• Numerous optional and/or Custom Siding/Exterior Trim combinations available.
• 5/8" treated cdx plywood Wall Sheathing
• All Exterior Wall Framing 16" on center.
• 2" X 6" Exterior Walls with R-19 insulation. • 2x6 studs @ 16" O.C.
• 8' ceiling height
• 5/8" treated CDX plywood sheathing on all exterior walls
• Solid 6 x 10 headers

         Interior Framing and Molding

 
     
 
     
 
     
• 8'0" ceiling height standard
• Optional 8'-6", 8'-9", or 9'-0" first floor ceiling height available on select models
• Optional 8'-6" second floor ceiling height on select models
• Optional cathedral and vaulted ceilings available
• All Interior wall framing 16" on center
• 2" X 4" interior walls
• Double 2" x 4" at plumbing walls
• Double top plate
• 5/8" fire rated sheetrock at garage walls and ceiling.
• 1/2" sheetrock walls
• Interior painting includes:
     - One PVA Primer Coat with drywall mud mixed in for sanding
     - Finish Coat of Flat Latex Paint on walls and ceilings
     - Finish Coat of Satin/Eggshell Latex Paint on all Bath and kitchen
     - Finish Coat of Gloss or Semi-Gloss Latex Paint on all Doors and all Trim
     - Colors to be chosen by owner
• White 6-panel colonial doors w/3 mortised hinges
• White colonial trim
• Window sills throughout
• Brass passage and privacy interior door knobs
• Door stops throughout
• 2x4 studs @ 24" O.C. (2x8 and larger plumbing walls)
• 1/2" gypsum board on walls with textured finish (sheetrock screwed & nailed)
• High quality Dulux paint
• Painted wood shelving in closets - 12" (16" in pantry/linen per plan)
     
         Insulation
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• R-30 blown in cellulose or fiberglass batt
• R19 Kraft-faced fiberglass in exterior walls
• R30 Kraft-faced fiberglass in ceilings


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