[Image: Termesh and Vapor barrier]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[Image: Mortar and brick work]p>
- 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 lig[Image: window installation]hting 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