Nationwide Custom Homes Standard Building Specifications


STRUCTURAL

  • Floor Joists: 2" x 8" @ 16" o.c. for 24' wide ranches and two story models
  • Floor Joists: 2" x 10" @ 16" o.c. on all 26' and 28' wide. ranches and two story model
  • Floor Joists: 2" x 10" @ 16" o.c. for lower level of capes floor joist and rafter of capes 19.2" o.c. upper level floor
  • Floor System: ¾" tongue and groove OSB glued and nailed
  • 2" x 4" wall studs - 16" o.c. exterior walls, 24" o.c. interior walls - 2" x 3" studs at mating wall
  • 3/8" plywood sheathing on exterior and gable end walls
  • 2" x 6" rafters
  • 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" ceiling joist (per plan)
  • 7/12, 9/12 or 12/12 roof pitch (model specific; certain designs contain 5/12 longitudinal roofs)
  • 7/16" OSB roof sheathing with ply-clips
  • Overhangs - 16" overhangs on ranches; 12" on two stories; 8" on capes (overhangs model specific, may vary)
  • 12" gable extensions (per plan)
  • 8' ceiling height

PLUMBING

  • PEX plumbing supply system
  • PVC drain, waste and vent system
  • Fiberglass bath tubs and showers (garden tubs where shown on plans)
  • 50 gallon electric water heater with drain pan
  • Elongated vitreous china toilets
  • 8" Stainless steel double bowl kitchen sink
  • Single lever bath and kitchen faucets
  • All mirrors shipped for site installation over vanities
  • Washer hookup and dryer receptacle
  • Plumbing for ice maker

INSULATION AND HEATING/COOLING PREPARATION

  • Floor: R-19 insulation
  • Exterior Walls: R-13 insulation (including basement stair walls)
  • Attic: R-30 insulation
  • Foam sealer at exterior wall electrical boxes
  • Forced air heat preparation-registers for first level, return air grille and thermostat pull wire for first level and second level if applicable
  • Twin 4" dutch lap vinyl siding
  • Vinyl fascia and soffit (with 2" x 6" backer board)
  • 205 lb., Class A fiberglass roof shingles over 30 lb. asphalt felt
  • Ridge ventilation system
  • Vinyl single hung insulated windows (with tilting lower sash)
  • Shutters on front windows as shown (installed where possible)
  • Brushed nickel locks and dead bolts
  • Insulated steel exterior front door with half round glass insert primed only
  • House wrap installed on all exterior walls
  • Decorative louvers as displayed

INTERIOR FINISH

  • Walls: ½" gypsum drywall; walls painted
  • Ceilings: ½" high strength gypsum drywall, textured finish
  • 5¼" wide base molding, painted
  • 2¼" door and window casing, painted
  • Sloped wall with pickets at stairs
  • Upgrade nylon carpet with ½" rebond carpet pad (shipped loose)
  • Vinyl floor covering at kitchen, bath and utility areas
  • ¼" underlayment at vinyl flooring
  • Six panel hardboard passage and bi fold interior doors
  • Oak recessed panel kitchen cabinets with laminated counter tops
  • 42" wall cabinets
  • Shoe mold at vinyl areas
  • Chromed bath accessories

ELECTRICAL

  • 200 AMP main electrical panel with breakers and decorative cover
  • Smoke detectors (per plan)
  • Door bell with chimes
  • Exterior receptacle on GFI circuit
  • Interior lighting fixtures
  • Range hood with light
  • Wiring for overhead light in living room and all bedrooms
  • Exhaust fan in bath
  • All television and phone outlets are optional

APPLIANCES

  • Standard dishwasher
  • Self-Cleaning Electric Range

Due to changing technology and the continuing possibility of shortages, Nationwide Custom Homes reserves the right to substitute products and procedures of equal or better quality at any time. These substitutions may be made without notice, but will always be in the best interest of our customers.

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