PACKAGE SPECS AT-A-GLANCE
SHELL COMPONENTS

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPECS HAVE CHANGED 10/24/2008
INT. / EXT. WALLS: LANCASTER REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FACTORY ASSEMBELED PANELS:
2"x4" studs 16" o.c.
SPF grade Plates and headers #2 SPF
19% maximum moisture content
Meets or exceeds NLGA rules; ALS approved
Garage walls and slab foundations only-bottom plates pressure treated
2" x 6" studs 16" O.C. for interior HVAC walls - per individual models when applicable
WALL SHEATHING: House and Garage
7/16” OSB screen back
Meets or exceeds requirements of IRC 2006 ICBO FHA/HUD
2ND FLOOR FRAMING:

NOTE: First floor system by Builder per plans
Joists, beams, headers and girders
2” X 10” SPF #2/Btr. (shipped loose)
19% maximum moisture content
Meets or exceeds requirements:  NLGA grading rule; ALS approved
16” open web floor trusses included for the “Low Country” models

2ND SHEATHING:

3/4" x 4’ x 8’ tongue & groove OSB with construction adhesive (shipped loose)

Meets or exceeds requirements of NER 108 HUD/FHA TECO

ROOF FRAMING:

Lancaster Redevelopment Corporation pre-assembled trusses - 6/12 pitch typical or per individual plan

Trusses typically 24" o.c. per design drawings (16" overhang at eaves)

30 PSF live load

Alpine truss plates

Truss plates - 20 ga.

Meets or exceeds requirements of FHA and IRC 2006 codes

Note:  All Cape Cod styles are a pre-cut rafter system

2 x 6 SPF #2 fascia board

ROOF SHEATHING:

 7/16" OSB 4x8 NER-108 rating

Aluminum H-clips provided for use between centers

Meets or exceeds requirements of HUD/FHA TECO

ROOFING:

Shingles-Tamko Heritage architectural – 30-year warranty

Tamco hip and ridge supplied for shingle cap

Shingles Class “A" type 1 12" x 37" with 5" exposure

Meets or exceeds requirements of ASTM - D 3462-83 and D-3018-82

U.L. approved

Fed. spec SS-S-001534

Underlay-Felt shingle underlayment #15 Grade   36"x 144' roll (covers 432 sq. ft.)

Meets or exceeds requirements of U.L. approval - prepared roofing necessary

Air vent - rolled shingle over

Drip edge - all sides

MAIN STAIRS: TREADS - 5/4" OAK - BULL NOSE ONE SIDE
RISERS - 1" X 8" OAK
STRINGERS - 5/4" X 10" OAK
STAIN GRADE
BASEMENT STAIRS: TREADS - 5/4" X SYP - BULL NOSE ONE SIDE
RISERS - 1" X 8" PONDEROSA PINE #2/BTR
STRINGERS - 2" X 10" SPF OR SYP # 1 OR BTR
CARPET GRADE
WINDOWS:

 Single-hung tilt vinyl windows or vinyl casements per plan

 Meets or exceeds requirements of ASHRAE codes

 Bottom sashes are operable

Half Screen’s included throughout

Casement (on certain models per plan)

Fixed glass panel (on certain models) trapezoidal or transom

Integral J channel where applicable

Factory assembled “Quick-Trim” (2 ¼ “ casing, apron, jamb & sill in a single assembly)

Factory applied Vycor Plus self-adhered flashing to header’s, sill’s and jamb’s

Grilles are available as an option

One designated  window per plan will be factory installed with screws to allow for drywall stocking.

WINDOWS TRIM: FACTORY ASSEMBLED “QUICK-TRIM” MOLDING
ENTRY DOORS:

Therma-Tru or Benchmark polystyrene core-insulated steel clad six panel entry door or per plan (location per prints

Therma-Tru or Benchmark polystyrene core-insulated steel clad #263 sidelights (main entry door only, per prints)

Thermal break construction

Thermal break aluminum threshold

Compression weather-stripping

Composite sill

Prime painted

Solid lock block 25 ga. steel

Thermal transmission R Value 7.22

Vycor Plus self-adhered flashing for head’s, jamb’s and threshold’s (shipped loose)

SIDELIGHTS: THERMA-TRU OR BENCHMARK POLYSTYRENE STEEL CLAD #263
PATIO DOOR:

Therma-Tru Single Active Steel Swing Patio Door or Capital Vinyl Sliding Glass Door as per individual plan.

SIDING: Norandex Summit Manor Series - Double 4 ½” or Dutchlap 4 ½” design solid vinyl
STONE SIDING:

2 1/2" surface applied stone (per individual model)

Galvanized wire lath shipped loose

Corner stones, electrical box stones, windowsill stones, shutter block stones, soldier stones, and (as required per individual model)

Type S mortar for skim coat, and grout must be BUILDER SUPPLIED at time of application 
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES:
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Norandex or equivalent vinyl soffit-fully vented except cantilever overhangs, gable overhangs, porch ceilings ¼ vented, ¾ solid

Aluminum fascia

Vinyl F channel & J channel accessories

Mid-America light fixture blocks - match siding, color

Meets or exceeds HUD minimum requirements and AAMA standards

Starter strips & undersill trim

Choice of colors

Exposed rafter tail assembly where shown on “Low Country” models

SHUTTERS:

15" wide 1 1/8" thick

One piece construction wood grain texture

Open louver - raised panel shutters available as option

Front elevation only (per individual plan)

ELECTRICAL: 40 OPENING - 40 CIRCUIT CAPACITY - 200 AMP SERVICE PANEL
ALL COPPER ELECTRICAL WIRE
DUPLEX OUTLETS AND TOGGLE SWITCHES – IVORY
STANDARD LIGHT FIXTURES PROVIDED PER PRINTS AC/DC
SMOKE DETECTORS
INSULATION: FIBERGLASS KRAFT FACED
MISCELLANEOUS: ALL NECESSARY NAILS ARE INCLUDED WITH HOUSE SCREWS AND CAULKING PROVIDED FOR SIDING AND ACCESSORIES SHIM SHINGLES, NAILERS, 2X4 TEMPORARY BRACING INCLUDED

PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
A DETAILED SPECIFICATION SHEET IS AVAILABLE
UPON REQUEST.