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Througout the House
Termite Protections, varied options and levels:
- Longest lasting chemical soil treatment under foundation
- Steel mesh termite barriers at pipe penetrations and perimeter
- Borate- or copper-treated wood products and foam insulation products used throughout outer building envelope
- Penetrating borate sprayed on bottom 2 ft. of untreated interior wood walls, ends of ceiling joists
- Copper azole-treated deck framing and rails
- Non-metallic pressure-treated wood decking – eco-friendly
- Foundation min. 8 in. above grade
Moisture Controls, varied options used:
- Housewrap drainage plane installed shingle fashion
- Drainage space between housewrap and cladding
- Gasketed flashing panels or boots sealing each wall & roof penetration, shingle-fashion, with housewrap or roofing felt
- Window, door sill and corner flashing
- Window and door head flashing
- Weep screeds or holes at base of exterior wall claddings
- Decay-resistant materials
- Moisture barriers between foundation and framing (to prevent wicking up to wood)
- Exterior water vapor retarders
- No vinyl wallpaper (breathable interior wall treatments)
- Paperless drywall – flood-, termite- & mold-damage-resistant
Plumbing
- PEX flexible piping
- Fewer joints, fewer leaks, resistant to freeze breakage
- Manifold layout provides faster hot water, saves energy
- PEX fire sprinkler system – lower cost
- PEX radiant floor heating system in master bath – efficiently warms cold tile in winter, radiant-heat comfort
- On-demand hot water recirculating system
- fast hot water, cuts water waste
- activated by motion sensor in bathrooms, push button in kitchen
Advanced Wiring and Automation
- Structured wiring for data, voice, video throughout house
- Multi-cable with Cat 5, coaxial and fiber optics to “future-proof” home wiring, fast data, wide broadband
- control center can be upgraded (closet under stairs)
- security – video surveillance, intercom
- safety & convenience – programmed lighting controls
- wireless internet throughout house
- home theater surround sound, music to BR & porches
Universal Design features:
- clearances for wheelchair access, 5-ft. turning radius in kitchen and bathrooms
- lower switches, higher outlets, offset controls for easy reach
- multiple counter heights, knee space, toe space, removable cabinets