Colby Homes, Inc.

Structural/General Construction

Generous 12 or 13 course foundation walls with 12" concrete blocks; Dur-O-Wal reinforcement truss imbedded in the horizontal mortar joints of the wall for added strength
Graywall Waterproofing (all-rubber polymer) is applied to the exterior side of the foundation wall for waterproofing and air barrier, and a dimpled polypropylene drainage membrane is applied over the waterproofing which creates a drain air-gap barrier which channels any exterior moisture down through the soil to the footing drainage system; used together the Graywall and drainage membrane system provides a 25 year performance warranty against wet basement walls
4" perforated exterior perimeter foundation drain tile in gravel base with filter fabric over 6" of gravel topping connected to the storm lateral or interior perimeter drain tile
4" perforated interior perimeter drain tile in gravel base below basement concrete floor, connected to sump pump crock
Garage floors reinforced with wire mesh and steel bars, with optional floor drains
Floors are Weyerhaeuser TrusJoist, 16" on center, with glued and nailed 3/4" TrusJoist Structurwood Edge Gold structural sub-flooring for superior strength and lifetime warranty

Exterior walls are 2" x 4" studs, 16" on center, with 7/16" OSB wall sheathing for a superior nailing base
Rafter roof construction, 16" on center, with 7/16" OSB Decking
Exterior sidewalls are Tyvek or equal wrapped to eliminate drafts
Concealed vinyl flashings under brick facing at foundation ledge and windowsills, to prevent moisture penetration
1/2" drywall on interior walls and ceilings; drywall is glued, nailed and screwed to reduce nail pops
All interior drywall ceilings are finished smooth, with ceiling heights ranging from 8 feet to a full two story -- per design
"Level 5" drywall finish on all interior walls and ceilings, with Sheetrock Brand Primer-Surfacer dual purpose vinyl acrylic-latex base spray coating applied to the taped and sanded drywall board. A single spray application achieves the same results that is typically achieved using a two-step "Level 5" finish process of a skim coat of joint compound, to provide the highest quality drywall finish. The 15-20 mils Wet Film Thickness application of Primer-Surfacer coating eliminates minor surface defects typically found in "Level 4" drywall finishes, provides a uniform substrate for wall paint coats, and ensures smoother finished walls and ceilings. In ceiling applications, the Primer-Surfacer provides an ideal flat white finish coat

Fireplaces

Fireplaces are vented HEAT-N-GLO gas burning units from Fireside, with outside air supply provided for combustion

Exterior

Pella or Therma-Tru insulated fiberglass exterior entrance doors, with aluminum clad or PVC Trim, offer structural strength, low maintenance, and energy efficiency
Pella aluminum clad, Low-E insulated sliding glass doors and double patio doors with sliding screen and optional wood muntins
Pella aluminum clad, Low-E insulated casement or double-hung windows with removable screens and optional wood muntins, which allow for variety in design and offer superior quality and efficiency
Velux skylights per design
Certainteed Class A Fire Rated fiberglass-asphalt dimensional roof shingles: 30 year warranty "Landmark 30" offering the depth and texture similar to that of a cedar shake roof; applied over 30 lb. felt underlayment, with "Ice and Water Shield Membrane" on the valley's to a point at least 18" inside the valley line
Certainteed insulated vinyl siding and trim, or Hardi-Plank fiber cement siding with cedar exterior trim and two coats exterior stain; brick or stone accents per design
Maintenance free aluminum gutters and downspouts to underground storm sewers
Overhead Amarr Garage doors are pre-finished two-sided galvanized steel, with insulated core

Insulation

R-38 fiberglass insulation in attic areas through the use of R-11 friction fit fiberglass batts with R-27 blown-in fiberglass, prevents voids typically found when using only batt insulation
R-13 wall insulation through the use of R-13 friction fit fiberglass batts in a 2x4 with tab over stud nailing; this method is superior because it forms a continuous insulation and air barrier over all framing materials and because it substantially reduces air convection currents inside the wall cavity which contribute to heat loss/gain
R-13 wall insulation through the use of R-13 friction fit fiberglass batts in a 2x4 with tab over stud nailing; this method is superior because it forms a continuous insulation and air barrier over all framing materials and because it substantially reduces air convection currents inside the wall cavity which contribute to heat loss/gain
Floor frame boxes of the first and second floor are insulated with R-19 friction fit fiberglass batts
Wooden sill plates placed on the foundation wall are applied over a layer of sill-seal to prevent air infiltration
Foam sealant is installed around all mechanical penetrations and backer rod is installed around all window and door openings
Plumbing supply and drain lines are insulated to reduce noise, also with cast iron drops
Bathroom walls are insulated for noise reduction

Interior Trim

All doorways, arches, and windows are cased in trim, with 3-1/4" or 3-1/2" wide moldings
Rooms are finished with 7 ¼" main area and 5 ¼" baseboard moldings otherwise
Continental 2 panel smooth interior hinged doors with three polished brass, antique, oil-rubbed, or pewter hinges per door
Emtek or equal solid brass locksets throughout, with deadbolts on all exterior doors and privacy sets on all bedroom and bathroom doors
Hardwood stair railings, choice of stain or stain/paint combinations
Oak treads on main stairways with clear pine risers and stringers; select yellow pine treads with clear pine risers and stringers on basement stairs
Modern pre-finished ventilated metal shelving with deluxe free-slide closet rods in all closets from ClosetMaid

Interior Finish

Interior walls in kitchen, baths, laundry, powder room and mud area are finished with three coats Latex Flat wall paint
Interior walls in remainder of house are finished with two coats of washable Latex Flat wall paint
Interior doors and wood trim are finished with three coats of Alkyd Low Luster Enamel paint
Interior ceilings are finished with a single spray application of Sheetrock Brand Primer-Surfacer dual purpose white vinyl acrylic-latex base coating
Interior of garage is drywalled and painted with one coat of Bone White Super Hide Latex Flat Wall Paint
No extra charges for different paint colors up to 3

Flooring

Natural stone tile, ceramic tile, or hardwood floors are typically featured in entry foyers, mud areas, laundry rooms, and kitchens
Generous carpet allowance for the remainder of the home

Bath Tile

Tub and shower walls and ceilings are full ceramic tile; shower floors are full ceramic tile
Bath and powder room floors are full ceramic tile with sanitary tile base and marble doorsills
Bathroom floor and wall tiles are applied over Durock cement board (which is made of aggregated cement and reinforced with polymer-coated glass-fiber mesh embedded in both surfaces) for a strong and waterproof tile base
Shower bases are ceramic tile applied over concrete and Chloraloy shower pan, with marble threshold

Plumbing

High quality Kohler/ Delta faucets with Kohler/ Delta plumbing fixtures (all Full-Line Kohler/ Delta colors included)
Kohler/ Delta/ Pro-Flo whirlpool in master bathroom
Stainless steel, cast iron, or integral kitchen and laundry sinks
Pressure-balanced Kohler/ Delta shower valves combined with 3/4" copper water main and riser supply lines prevent scalding and ensure generous and uniform water supply throughout
Three exterior anti-freeze hose bibs
Ranaii Continuous Hot Water systems for energy and endless hot water showers

Heating

High efficiency Trane/ Rheem gas furnace with high efficiency Trane/ Rheem air conditioning (twin systems are used in larger homes)
Digital setback thermostat
Central Aprilaire or Honeywell humidifier
Aprilaire high efficiency pleated media filter
Optional electronic air cleaner

Electrical

Minimum 200-amp main electrical service panel (400 amp panels are used in larger homes)
GFI circuits for exterior and bath areas
Switched lighting in all walk-in clothes closets
Exterior floodlights and post light
Switched plugs or fixtures in all rooms; hallway plugs
Combination exhaust fan/light ceiling fixtures in all baths and powder rooms
Generous light fixture allowance plus separate recessed lighting, phone and cable TV allowances

Cabinetry and Appliances

Cabinetry and counter allowances provide for custom designed Kahle's kitchen cabinetry (manufactured to size for each home in house by Colby Homes on detailed drawing software- 20/20) and a variety of counter selections (Corian, granite, cultured marble, laminate, etc.)
Appliance allowances tailored to meet the owner's budget, with quality brands such as Amana, Jenn-Air, Frigidaire, Subzero, Kitchen Aid, Bosch, Asko, Whirlpool, and Thermador appliances

Burglar and Fire Alarm

Burglar and fire alarm system includes exterior door sensors, basement window sensors, two control panels, motion detectors, smoke/heat detectors, and an exterior strobe light that is activated upon alarm

Decks/Walks/Driveways/Landscaping

Pressure treated exterior deck or paving stone patio included
Paving stone walk to front entrances
Asphalt driveways (with turning aprons), over crushed stone base
Fine graded, hand raked, and hydro-seeded lawns
Generous landscaping allowance for foundation plantings

Miscellaneous

All shower stalls are provided with Alumax shower doors
Mirrors above all vanity cabinets
1/3 HP electric garage door openers with remote control, locking switch and electric eye safety mechanism