“Ashley Series”
Construction Standards

Foundation

·        Home warranty by third party:  Bonded Builders Home Buyer’s Warranty: 1 year workmanship, 2 years mechanicals, 10 years structural protection

·        Each lot is soil tested by a professional engineering laboratory to determine the foundation design.

·        A Texas State Licensed professional engineer designs all foundations.

Flatwork

·        Minimum 4” thick with #3 Rebar criss crossed at 18” on center. No wire mesh.

·        2500-PSI concrete

Choice of Finish and Design (“Smooth”, “Broom”, “Picture Frame”)

Frame

·        All studs 16” on center and are all #2 grade southern pine.

·        Spans and bracing follow the international building code.

·        Tyvek or comparable home wrap.

·        All bottom plate on foundation is sealed with sill foam.

·        All penetrations are polysealed for energy efficiency.

Plumbing

·        PVC water lines

·        PVC Supply line from meter, 1” or larger, depending on distance.

·        PVC Waste and Vents

·        Stainless steel kitchen sink

·        All fixtures are Price Pfister, with your choice of color finish

·        40 Gallon Water Heater-choice of gas or electric

Electric

·        All copper #12 wiring throughout home.

·        GFI plugs in all Baths and Kitchens.

·        Arc-fault breakers in all Bedrooms.

·        RG-6 cable in all Bedrooms with cat 5 phone outlets.

·        Décor switch plates

·        Ceiling fans with lights in family room and all bedrooms 

HVAC

·        Goodman High Efficiency 14 SEER air conditioning units.

Insulation

·        R-30 Blown insulation in ceilings

·        R-13 Batt insulation in walls

Shingles

·        20 year shingles backed by 15lb. felt paper

·        Roof vents with vented soffit

Paint

·        Sherwin Williams interior and exterior

Windows

·        Double pane Low-E insulated windows

·        Choice of divided light or one-over-one.

Interior Finish

·        Choice of interior door style.

·        Crown molding in the family room

·        Ceramic tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast, utility and all bathrooms.

·        Formica countertops and backsplash in kitchen.

·        Cultured marble countertops in bathrooms

·        Ceramic tile tub surrounds.

Cabinets

·        Customized flat panel Oak cabinetry;  Several stain colors to choose from