Cardinal Homes Primary Features

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  • Cabinetry
    • Cabinets are custom ordered for each kitchen. A wide range of possible layouts and options exist.
    • Oak recessed panel doors are standard in kitchen & baths.
    • Upgrades include raised panel oak, white, maple, cherry, or hickory.
    • Post-formed counter tops with backsplash. (Avonite solid surface also available)
    • Pre-formed, marbleized vanity tops are optional.
  • Exterior Doors
    • 36" Fiberglass insulated doors are standard.
    • Swinging and sliding patio door options available.
    • Keyed alike.
    • Doorbell, front & back.
  • Exterior Walls
    • 2 x 4 studs at 16" O. C. (Optional: 2 x 6 w/R-19 insulation required in certain areas)
    • Double studs at all door and window openings.
    • Double top plate, single bottom.
    • Headers over window and door openings, according to code.
    • 7/16" O.S.B. sheathing, glued and nailed.
    • R-15 fiberglass batts in 4" sidewall.
    • Felt paper around all window and door openings.
    • Building wraps applied over sheathing. (Foam optional)
  • Floors
    • Engineered I joists LVL and OSB Web, 19.2" OC on 24 ft. wide, 16" OC on 28 ft. and 30 ft. wide.
    • A.P.A. rated 3/4 T&G Plywood floors, glued and nailed. (OSB is available)
    • Single LVL Band Joists up to 48’ (Forms center girder with 4 members at marriage line)
    • Double Band Joists for 50’ and longer. (Forms center girder with 4 members at marriage line)
    • Alternative: Webbed Joists or 2x10's.
    • Joist hangers on center girder.
    • R-30 fiberglass insulation.
  • General Notes
    • Studs are stud grade, Lumber is SPF or SYP, kiln-dried, #2 unless otherwise specified.
    • If you have a special request, please ask. We have probably done something like it before.
  • Interior Doors and Trim
    • Primed 6-panel pre-hung doors are standard. Other specialty doors as available.
    • Primed wood moldings are standard. Other specialty trims as available.
    • Optional stained trim & doors available.
    • Privacy locksets (lever handle) are standard on all baths and bedrooms.
  • Interior Partitions
    • Interior partitions are 2 x 4 at 16" centers with 1/2" gypsum board both sides. (Taped, sanded & primed)
    • Marriage walls are 2 x 4 at 16" centers with 1/2" gypsum board inside and 7/16" O.S.B. outside.
  • Miscellaneous
    • 200 amp electrical distribution service.
    • Electric baseboard heat is optional. Other systems site-installed by Builder.
    • Copper wiring sized to fixture, #12 gauge wire minimum. All wiring per NEC.
    • Switches, receptacles, smoke detectors, and fixtures are U/L approved and wired to comply with NEC.
    • Brushed aluminum, filtered range hood, standard.
    • Vented bath fans are standard in all bathrooms.
    • Quotes are given on special orders, based on availability and ability to incorporate into system.
  • Plumbing
    • Supply distribution is PEX, sized as required by the number of fixtures down-line.
    • DWV is PVC schedule 40, sized as required.
    • One-piece fiberglass tub/shower, porcelain sink and water saver commode in white or bone.
    • Stainless steel, double-bowl kitchen sink with single-lever faucet standard.
    • Pressure balanced mixing valves in all showers.
    • Wide range of upgrade fixtures available.
  • Roof System
    • Engineered roof systems built to exceed the requirements in the state of intended delivery.
    • 7/16" O.S.B. sheathing.
    • 50 yr Architectural shingles with 15# felt underlay. (30 yr shingles available)
    • Metal drip-edge shingle molding on all eaves
    • R-30 fiberglass batt (R38 optional)
    • 1/2" High-Strength Gypsum board, taped, mudded and textured. (Optional smooth ceiling primed only)
    • Minimum attic venting ratio is 1:300, or 1:150 depending on technical aspects of the design.
  • Siding
    • Solid color vinyl. (Options prep for brick, etc.)
    • Specialty sidings, trim, shutters (front), vents, etc., are also possible, subject to availability.
  • Windows
    • Vinyl framed, double-glazed w/Low E, single-hung windows with grills and screens (bottom sash tilts out).
    • Double-hung windows optional.
    • Special configurations including bays, palladian windows, irregular shapes and other special orders may be available.