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.
  • Poured foundation walls.
  • 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 Hardi board, cedar and vinyl over Advantech wall sheathing.
  • Framing is 16” on center using 2 x 6 exterior stud walls. All floors are ¾” T & G Advantech. Rafters are 2 x 8 or 2 x 12 in the cathedral ceilings.
  • Exterior doors are Fiberglass or steel manufactured by Therma-Tru. Garage doors by CHI.
  • 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-48 in all ceilings and R-21 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 and receive a Level 4 finish consistent with industry standards including garage. Water resistance sheetrock in baths.
  • Fireplace to be gas or wood. Manufactured stone or brick to ceiling height with raised hearth and wood or Bluestone mantle.
  • Flooring varieties such as: hardwood, LVP, tile, carpeting and vinyl.
  • 200 amp, 40 panel service or 320 amp with 2 x 40 panel service, depending on needs and loads of home, with outlets to exceed local codes.
  • HVAC systems of oil, propane, heat pumps or Geo-thermals.
  • Plumbing fixtures – Standard fixtures for baths are by Moen. Elongated toilets with mixing values. Turn off valves at every fixture. Double bowl stainless sink with one touch faucet.
  • Large selection of Conestoga cabinets in maple, oak or hickory with a variety of tops and edgings to select.
  • Interior doors are available in a variety of styles and in your choice of stain or paint. 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.
  • Thorough and a complete home cleaning inside and outside.
  • All products and selections will be reviewed with the client prior to finalizing selections to ensure a clear understanding of included features, options, and associated costs.