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Foundation Homes of CNY's detailed standards of construction ensure every home is built with the highest level of quality and craftsmanship, from the foundation to the final coat of paint. This comprehensive guide outlines the specifications that make a Foundation home a home built better.
Foundation
8’ poured concrete wall foundation
4” concrete slab in basement, garage & porch
Egress window system – NYS Code
Hopper vent windows (per plan)
Framing
23/32” DryGuard® T&G subfloor
7/16” OSB sheathing walls & roof
2”x10” floor joists
2”x6” exterior walls & 2”x4” interior walls, 16” OC
9’ ceilings first floor, 8’ ceilings second floor
Roof System
Architectural shingles
Continuous roof vents
Engineered roof trusses, 24” OC
12” Overhangs on all roof edges
6” fascia board
Ice & water protector 6’ from edges & all roof valleys
Exterior Finishes
Double 4” clapboard vinyl siding – main house
Single 7” board & batten vertical siding – garage peak only
DuPont™ Tyvek® Home Wrap®
LP® SmartSide® Trim around front windows & doors
Vinyl soffit (vented & non-vented)
Windows
Double-hung, low-E, vinyl windows
Top grids, ½ screen
Color – white
Exterior Doors:
36” fiberglass insulated front entry doors (per plan)
Vinyl sliding glass door
Steel self-closing garage fire door (per plan)
Brushed nickel hardware
Garage Doors
Steel 16’x8’ OHD (per plan)
½ HP chain drive OHD opener with keypad & (2) remotes
Plumbing
Domestic water piping (PEX water lines)
Refrigerator water line
Sump pump crock
Garbage disposal (not applicable with septic systems)
(2) exterior hose spigots
High efficiency 50-gallon electric water heater
Plumbing allowance – Chrome (per plan)
HVAC/Fireplace
High efficiency power vented gas furnace (one zone)
Google Nest Smart Programmable WIFI Thermostat – Snow
Central air conditioning
Direct vent NG or LPG Fireplace w/ remote
Electrical
200 AMP service with 40 circuit panel
20 recessed LED lights (per plan)
Switched lights in all bedrooms, halls and main areas
20 AMP GFI circuit in garage – (2) outlets
Technology pre-wire (per plan) – 5 locations
(2) exterior outlets, exterior lights (per plan)
Light fixture allowance (per plan)
Ring® Video Doorbell – black
Energy, Air Sealing & Insulation
R49 attic insulation
R21 wall cavity insulation
R15 vinyl faced blanket insulation, basement
Air sealing techniques w/ energy diagnostics test (BDT)
Interior Trim & Interior Finishes
Hollow core doors w/ brushed nickel knobs, hinges, locksets
5 ½” colonial MDF base w/ shoe
3 ½” colonial MDF casing
Main stairs to second floor – carpeted (per plan)
Stairs to basement – construction grade & painted
White universal wire shelving, pantry and all closets
Bathrooms
Solid wood cabinetry (per plan)
Granite or Quartz countertops, rectangle or oval sinks
Elongated, comfort height toilets w/ soft close lid
Fiberglass shower base w/ tile walls (master bathroom)
One-piece bathtub (main bathroom)
Chrome bath hardware/accessories
Non-framed wall mirrors
Kitchen Specifications
Solid wood cabinetry (per plan)
Granite or Quartz countertops w/ stainless steel sink
Floor Coverings
LVT floors common areas
Carpet in bedrooms & closest, office and/or study
Painting, Drywall & Texture
2 coats flat paint finish all walls
2 coats satin enamel all interior trim & doors
Sand paint finish on all ceilings
Appliances - Electric
Credit applied of $1,300.00
Landscaping
Grade lot around house for positive drainage
Lot to be fine-raked and seeded for starter lawn
Concrete pavers (2’x3’ or similar) walkway to entry
Stone construction driveway
