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STANDARD FEATURES ... UNUSUAL QUALITY!

Foundation
8” deep poured concrete footings
Continuous 8” block foundation-
Up to an average of 3 blocks high
(3+CAP=24” average height)
Piers on 8’ centers
8 X 16 foundation vents
Basements – 12 blocks plus cap


Floor System
Floor Joists – 2 X 8-16” on center
¾ T&G or oriented strand board
glued and nailed
¼ inch underlayment in all vinyl areas

Exterior Walls
Studs: 2 X 4’s - 16” on center
Plates: solid 2 X 4 top & bottom plates
Headers: double 2 X 10’s
Sheathing: ½ “ foam core insulating sheathing board
Corner Bracing 7/16 “ oriented strand board

Interior Walls
Studs 2 X 4’s – 16” center
Plates: solids 2 X 4 top & bottom plates

Roof System
2 X 4 Trusses
2 X 6 stick built on 1-1/2 story homes
7/16 “ oriented strand board roof decking with metal
plyclips at joints to eliminate deck sagging
15 lb felt
20 year Seal-tab shingles

Plumbing
CPVC plastic water lines
PVC plastic sewer lines
50 gallon electric water heater
Stainless steel kitchen sink
One piece molded fiberglass tubs
China lavatories and commodes
Clothes washer connections
Two outside water spigots
Delta waterless faucets
Ice-maker hook-up
Elongated commodes

Heating & Air System
Good Cents Home specifications
Heat Pump
Automatic thermostat control
All ducts insulated
Clothes dryer vent
Power roof ventilation

Wiring
200 AMP panel on total electric
150 AMP main panel on gas homes
Outside entrance cable installed on conduit
All copper wiring except entrance cable, 
electric range and electric furnace
Two exterior receptacles 
Plenty of receptacles in all rooms
Clothes dryer connect and vent
Attic light and crawl space light
Door chime
Two double flood lights


Insulation
13 ½ “ ceiling insulation with 
“R” (factor of 13)
3 ½ “ thick wall insulation with 
“R” factor of 13 combined with
insulating sheathing provides “R”
factor 15 walls
5 ½ “ thick floor insulation with “R”
factor of 19
Insulation baffles
Attic access catwalk
Caulking-outer sills, doors, windows,
Heat boots, plumbing pipes, and wires
To prevent air infiltration
Continuous outer wall insulation


Exterior Finish
Steel foam core insulated doors
Deadbolts on entrance door
Vinyl siding with a choice of styles
Thermal break insulated windows 
and patio doors
Railings on porches (painted as necessary)

Interior Finish
½ “ Sheet rock ceiling with textured finish
½ “ sheet rock walls with smooth finish and 
one coat of latex paint
Painted interior trim
Large selection of carpet with 6 lb. Pad
Vinyl floors in baths, kitchens and utility rooms
Kitchen cabinets
Interior door 6 panel painted
3 ¼ “ baseboard throughout house
Full-size mirrors for vanities


Appliances
Sears self-cleaning electric range with
lighted oven and timer
Sears Power Miser dishwasher
Vented range hood
110 volt smoke alarm in hall


Warranty
One year limited warranty on entire home

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