General Lot Preparation

1. Surveyed corners are clearly marked
2. All utilities connected  
3. Lot shaped for drainage

Foundations

1. Engineered, 8” thick stem walls, steel-reinforced
2. 6-mil vapor barrier in a minimum 3’ high crawl space
3. Asphalt water-proofing plus 6-mil vinyl on basement walls
4. Compacted gravel plus 6-mil vinyl vapor barrier under fiber-reinforced 4” basement concrete floor
5. Screened vents by code

Drainage

1. Rigid, perforated PVC footing drain tile surrounded by washed gravel with filter fabric
2. Rigid PVC gutter drain tile, connected to curb outlets 
3. Back-fill with washed pea gravel plus on-site earth

Framing

1. Sill plates: 3x8 pressure-treated, wood preservative exceeds standard rating
2. Exterior walls:  Full 8” wide, two 2x4 staggered Douglas Fir studs 16” O.C. The two walls allow for full 8” of uninterrupted R-33 insulation.  Engineered plywood shear panels
3. Interior walls:  2x4 Douglas Fir studs 16” O.C. with engineered plywood shear panels
4. Subsiding:  1/2” CDX 5-ply plywood, engineered shear panels
5. Floor joists:  Kiln-dried 2xl0 or 2x12 Douglas Fir
6. Floor decking:  3/4” thick tongue and groove underlayment grade plywood sheet or similar
7. Roof trusses:  Raised heel for R-60 insulation height.  Engineered for concrete tile roof and solar panels.
8. Steel I-beams per plan

Windows

1. Top of the line Milgard “Classic” white vinyl frames and screens, lifetime warranty
2. “Low E” double pane glass, average U-value of .30 or better
3. Grids as per plan
4. “Velux” skylights or solar tubes as per plan

Roof

1. Concrete tile with lifetime warranty and R-20 insulation value
2. 30 pound felt underlayment
3. 1/2” CDX 5-ply plywood sheeting
4. Venting by code
5. Aluminum posts for up to 3,000 watt solar voltaic panels plus 80 gal solar water heater

Insulation

1. Exterior walls:  Blown-in-Blanket (BIB) R-33 plus
2. Attic:  R-60,  R-49 in vaulted areas
3. Under floor crawl space: R-38. 
4. Noise insulation in baths and utility walls, and between floors
5. Garage Walls:  R-21

Gutters and Downspouts

1. 5” aluminum continuous per plan
2. Aluminum continuous, rectangular downspouts per plan

Siding

1. “Tyvek” house wrap plus rain screen for drainage
2. “Hardi-plank” or “Hardi-panel” non-combustible, fiber-cement exterior siding with 50 year transferable product warranty, will not rot, resists water and termite damage
3. Traditional metal-reinforced 3 layer cement stucco
4. Wood trim per plan

           
Exterior Doors and Garage Doors

1. Front door: insulated fiberglass, R-15 insulation value
2. Garage door: “NW Door 118”, raised panel, insulated steel, R-7.2
3. Garage to inside: fire rated door per code
4. Electric garage door opener with two remote controls.  Model Genie.

Plumbing
Kitchen

1. Sink:  Koehler, K-5948, white, double basin, 33x22, cast iron
2. Faucet: Moen 7430     
3. Disposal: Insinkerator Badger 5
4. Ice-maker hook-up

   Powder Room

1. Sink:  American Standard, white china, self rim, 4”CC
2. Faucet:  Moen 4721
3. Water Closet:  Water-saving dual-flush “Toto”, white, white Bemis 500-D seat
4. Mirror: Length of vanity
5. Hardware: Towel bar, towel ring, tissue holder

   Master Bath

1. Sink:  Two American Standard, white china, self rim, 4”CC
2. Faucet:  Moen 4721
3. Water Closet:  Water-saving dual flush “Toto”, white, white Bemis 500-D seat
4. Shower:  Fiber Fab 48 with seat, 4’ wide, white, fiberglass, no top, Moen 3179 valve, Moen 3901, obscure glass door with chrome frame
5. 5.5’ or 6’ tiled-in deep soaking tub:  Fiber Fab 715-T, Moen 64999 valve, T-999 trim
6. Mirror: Length of vanity
7. Hardware: Towel bar, two towel rings, tissue holder

   Hall Bath

1. Sink:  American Standard, white china, self rim, 4” CC
2. Faucet:  Moen 4721
3. Water Closet:  Water-saving dual flush “Toto”, white, white Bemis 500-D seat
4. Bathtub:  Fiber Fab 101, 5’ long, white, fiberglass
5. Mirror:  length of vanity
6. Hardware: Towel bar, towel ring, tissue holder

  Utility

1. Laundry tray:  Mustee 10, 22”x 25”, self rim, fiberglass, Moen 74998 valve
2. Recessed faucet box

General

1. Water pipes: “Rehau” no freeze plastic
2. Sewer pipes:  PVC and cast iron
3. Hose bibs:  2 or 3 frost-free bibs per plan
4. Water heater:  High efficiency “Marathon” electric with life-time warranty, size as needed
5. 1” Stub-out for sprinkler system
6. Pre-plumbed for optional solar hot water heater installation

 
Electrical System

1. 200 amp underground
2. Flush mounted meter on garage wall
3. All wiring for lighting, switches, outlets, door bell, smoke alarm per plan and by code
4. White decorator switches and standard outlets per plan
5. 5 or more phone jacks and TV outlets (depending on plan)
6. At least 50% of the light fixtures have fluorescent light bulbs
7. Under counter lights in kitchen
8. “Broan” low noise QTR 80 (1 sone) or QTR 100 (1.5 sones) bath exhaust fans                                                             
9. 4-line telephone wire (2 lines connected)
10. Pre-wired and plumbed central vacuum system
11. Pre-wired for Cat 5 networking (future wire behind TV jack)
12. Pre-wired for optional solar electric panels and solar water heater installation

Heating System

1. Ground-source or Air-source Heat Pump for heating and cooling.
2. Heating/cooling ducts incorporated into conditioned space, sealed with mastic, pressure tested and certified for minimum loss of conditioned air
3. “Marathon” water heater with life-time warranty.  Optional solar hot water heater and ground-source heat pump domestic water waste heat generator.

Fireplace  (optional)

1. Heat-N-Glow gas log direct vent
2. Hot air blower with control
3. Mantel, hearth and tile surround

Drywall

1. Textured finish on walls and ceilings
2. Water resistant sheetrock next to and above tub and shower
3. Round “bullnose” outside corners

Interior Doors

1. 6-panel painted, pre-hung, 2 ¼ colonial-style casing
2. 6-panel painted bi-fold doors with half-jamb and 2 ¼ colonial-style casing
3. Hardware: polished brass or brushed nickel

Interior Wood Finish

1. Window wood surround and casing with colonial trim
2. 3 ¼” base board
3. Closet shelves 1”x l6” with wood poles
4. All woodwork painted to match

Painting

1. Exterior walls and trim: painted per plan
2. Interior walls:     “Dover White”  Zero-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) latex paint
3. Exterior doors:   low sheen latex enamel
4. Interior doors:    white enamel
5. All wood trim:   white enamel

Cabinets

1. Custom-made, choice of lacquered oak or white painted.  Maple, cherry, or other upgrade option.
2. Counter tops:  tile with tile backsplash, granite or “Cambria” upgrade option

Floor Covering                      (with buyer’s allowance per plan)

1. Carpet:             100% Nylon, continuous filament, 40 ounces minimum, 10 year wear, 7 year stain and
1. 7 year crush guarantee
2. Carpet Pad:      6 pounds rebound or similar
3. Linoleum:        Marmoleum    
4. Hardwood:       Sustainable harvest bamboo or 3/4” solid oak, No. 2, in place sanded and finished, per plan

Appliances                 Energy Star rated (with buyer’s allowance per plan)

Electric Fixtures                    Energy Star rated (with buyer’s allowance per plan)

Driveway, Walks, Patio

1. Sidewalk:         Brushed concrete to property lines
2. Driveway:        Brushed concrete width of garage
3. Walk-ways:    Brushed concrete per plan
4. Patio:               Brushed concrete per plan

Landscaping

1. Total landscaping with automated sprinkler system
2. Graded for drainage

General Conditions Prior To Closing

1. Approved by the City of Corvallis according to all building code requirements
2. Professionally cleaned
3. Inspected by the buyer and completed to the buyer’s satisfaction
4. Tested and Certified by Earth Advantage and Energy Trust of Oregon

The builder reserves the right to exchange all materials described in the AKRO Homes  Specifications with equal or better materials and may modify the specifications and prices without prior notice.  All sizes, measurements, quantities, dimensions, and trade names shown on the plans and other written or spoken representations are subject to change.

*http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/docs/Tech_Requirements_HPH_Renewable_2.pdf