Oak Ridge General Specifications

The following specification is an example or starting point to the process, we take pride in adjusting our specification to meet your needs.

  • All necessary building permits, architectural plans and developer approvals
  • Selective log clearing for house, driveway and septic with removed trees taken off site. All stumps will be removed.
  • Foundation wall choices of poured or block wall. Parged exterior with water proofing.
  • Well drilling or central water lines with their allowances are included.
  • Septic systems with tanks and pumps or central sewer with E-1 tank.
  • All backfilling and final grading, removal of all building debris from the site.
  • Variety of siding, such as; Hardiboard, cedar and vinyl over Tyvek and sheathing
  • Framing is 16” on center using 2 x 6 exterior stud walls. All floors are ¾” T & G Advantec. Rafters are 2 x 8 or 2 x 12 in the cathedral ceilings.
  • Exterior doors are Fiberglass or steel manufactured by “Thermatru”. Garage doors by “Rayner”.
  • Andersen 400 series with screens and French wood sliding doors and screens.
  • Roof shingles are 30 year architectural with required ice and water shield, soffit, gable or ridge venting as required.
  • Fiberglass insulation of R-38 in all ceilings and R-19 in all exterior walls. Insulation of crawl space or full foundation to meet or exceed building codes.
  • Walls and ceilings will be sheetrock with ½” sheetrock, glued and screwed. Three coats of spackle and sanded. Water resistance sheetrock in baths.
  • Fireplace to be gas or wood. Manufactured stone or brick to ceiling height with raised hearth and wood or lime stone mantle.
  • Flooring varieties such as; hardwood, tile, carpeting and vinyl.
  • 200 amp, 40 panel service with outlets to exceed local codes. Copper wire and under writers inspection.
  • HVAC systems of oil, propane, heat pumps or Geo-thermals.
  • Aqua Glass plumbing fixtures, all faucets for baths are “Monticello” by “Moen”. Elongated toilets with mixing values. Turn off valves at every fixture. “Elkay” double bowl stainless sink with “Moen” one touch faucet.
  • Large selection of “Conestoga” cabinets in maple, oak or hickory with a variety of tops and edgings to select.
  • An ample allowance for appliances and light fixtures are included.
  • Interior doors are available in your choice of colonial white six panel or six panel pine doors. Interior trim are reviewed with client for particular finish.
  • Homes are primed and painted with flat “Latex” paint throughout home. Trim, doors and wood work are stained with two coats of urethane or painted with white enamel in a semi-gloss. All nail holes are filled for a smooth finish.
  • Thoroughly and a complete cleaning inside and outside.
  • All products and selections to be reviewed with client before signing to insure that there is no hidden cost.