• Granite Countertops in Kitchen
• Wood Floor in Kitchen
• Moen faucets with lifetime warranty. Moen towel bars. Polished chrome. Water Sense Rated.
• 9’ Poured Foundation reinforced with both horizontal and vertical rebar
• 2 x 6 Exterior wall framing with advanced framing techniques
• 10 Year Water Proofing Warranty (not Damp-proofing) – Footings Sealed – Form-A-Drain interior & exterior drain tile
• James Hardie Siding – 30 Year Siding Warranty – 10 Year Service commitment from manufacturer
• Siding installed over 7/16” Zip System OSB sheeting (No blue foam board)
• 36” Heat & Glo Direct Vent Gas Fireplace (NDV3630I)- Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
• Engineered Floor Truss System and OSB Tongue & Groove sub flooring
• 3-tab Asphalt Shingle Roof with Moisture Guard installed
• 4 phone outlets, 4 cable TV outlets, Security Rough-in
• Water line for refrigerator & Badger 1 garbage disposal
• 3/4 Bath Rough-In Basement
• 2 exterior frost free hose bibs
• 12’ x 12’ concrete Patio AND Driveway curb grind
• Daylight window in basement
• Garage Door –  2” Raised Panel Metal Insulated (R-9.65 ) – weather seal
• Completely finished 2 Car garage – Insulated walls, drywall, caulked & painted white interior Garage
• Flip-up downspouts
• Sod – Full sod up to 8,000 SF
• 8′ flat textured ceiling heights
• 6 can lights on dimmer switch
• Whirlpool tub with jets
• Boxed ceiling in master
• Brick on front foundation
• All oak woodwork with oak hollowcore flush doors
• Custom oak cabinets with staggered height and staggered depth
• Vinyl flooring & laminate tops in laundry, pantry, & all baths
• Tile in entryway, fireplace, kitchen backsplash, whirlpool tub deck

• Comprehensive Spray Foam Insulation package.  Full walls, rim joists, attic lid in EVERY home!
• High Performance – Maintenance-Free Integrity Windows by Marvin – 10 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Windows & walls taped and sealed with Zip System pressure sensitive tape
• 95% Efficient Lennox Furnace & 14 Seer Lennox Cooling System  – Solar Ready (Energy Star Rated) – Duct work and penetrations sealed, Air Returns Sealed with Thermopan, Drywall & Baseboards Sealed to studs, Air-Tight Can Lights, NO HVAC ductwork located in attic space
• HVAC design determined by Manual J and Manual D calculation and all rooms pressure balanced
• Insulated Exterior Headers and Insulated 3 Stud “California” Corners
• R-50 Insulated Attic – Air seal with spray foam plus blown in fiberglass. Attic has raised heel truss to allow for more insulation at exterior walls.
• R-21 Exterior Insulated Walls – Open Cell Spray Foam for complete air tight, maximum R value, sound deadening quality
• All penetrations sealed with foam – All windows taped
• R-11 Basement Walls in unfinished space.  Closed cell spray foam on foundation walls if finished space.
• Band Joist sealed with spray foam. Sill plate sealed.
• Insulation inspection by Third Party
• All wall, ceiling, & electrical penetrations foamed tightly
• Can lights air tight, bath fans sealed.
• Zip System wall sheathing with built in Stormex – 30 year warranty
• All exterior siding & soffit joints caulked with Bondaflex Pur 25 Polyurethane Sealant
• ENERGY STAR is Independently tested and verified by 3rd Party Energy Star Tester
• EPA’s Indoor airPlus Features Included in Base Price
• Form-A-Drain – Interior and Exterior drain tile moisture control plus radon mitigation
• Capillary break below basement concrete slab – 4″ gravel + 6mil Poly for radon & moisture
• Ice Flashing membrane installed on all valleys and eaves
• Sump pump installed in basement sump pit
• Comprehensive Active Radon Mitigation System Installed – Basement Concrete caulked to foundation
• 50 Gallon Power Vented Hot Water Heater and Power Vented Furnace
• 3 year Termite Pre-treat Warranty
• Wired in Smoke Detectors with battery backup
• HVAC system verified dry, clean, & properly installed
• 5″ Air filter box with Merv 11 filter
• Programmable Honeywell IAQ Thermostat with humidity controls
• Certified Carbon Monoxide Alarms installed in sleeping zone
• Top of footings waterproofed prior to setting foundation walls on footings
• Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) – Whole house Balanced Fresh Air intake provided to supply fresh filtered air to air returns and home
• Kitchen Microwave exhaust fan vents to outdoors (not recirculating)
• Common Garage walls air sealed prior to insulation
• Home properly ventilated prior to occupancy
• Includes Radon Test Kit
• Home sealing package results in minimal pests and dust in home
• Low formaldehyde wood products
• Low VOC paints and finishes
• Green Label carpet and cushion
• Verified and Certified by Third-Party Indoor airPlus rater
• Great for Allergies, Asthma, & healthy indoor air quality

• Must meet or exceed EPA Energy Star and Indoor airPlus – Third Party Verified
• Advanced Hot Water Delivery System – “On demand” hot water circulation pump to deliver instant hot water to all faucet locations in the home.  Recirculates cold water to provide comfort and avoid waste.
• Water saving features – EPA Water Sense rated faucets & high performance dual flush toilets
• Advanced framing methods used to maximize insulation in the home.
• Solar Ready – chase provided for future wiring of solar panels to mechanical room
• Duct air distribution system is located completely within the homes Thermal boundary. No duct work in unconditioned space.
• Doors, overhangs, ice barrier, flashing, waterproofing, drainage, grading, all designed for enhanced durability and reduced maintenance.
• Performance tested Green, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPlus, DOE’s Zero Energy Ready – design, installation & performance

• Efficient use of resources – Quality Materials, reduce job waste, advanced framing techniques
• Doors, overhangs, ice barrier, flashing, waterproofing, drainage, grading, all designed for enhanced durability and reduced maintenance.
• Recycled content building materials used where possible in Minor and Major building components.
• Wood based products certified Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program (SFI)
• Indoor Environmental Quality standards – pollutant control and moisture management
• House must meet the highest energy efficient design and performance standards
• Manufacturers of our major components are certified green in energy and waste usage
• Performance tested Green, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPlus, DOE’s Zero Energy Ready – design, installation & performance
• Water saving features – EPA Water Sense rated faucets & High Performance Dual Flush Toilets
• Detailed Owners Manual – includes photo documentation of home prior to drywall, info on home operation, maintenance, safety, & product manuals. Also includes all certification and testing documents.

Popular options homeowners ask about

• Finished square footage in basement
• Hard surface upgrades – tile/wood flooring, solid surface countertops, etc.
• Birch, Knotty Alder, or Maple cabinets
• Painted woodwork – base, casing, & 6 panel doors
• Painted interior doors and trim
• Plumbing fixture upgrades
• Additional recess can packages
• Decorative Iron balusters on railings
• Under-cabinet or over-cabinet lighting in kitchen
• Tile walk in shower in master
• Surround sound or stereo pre-wire with volume controls
• Custom shelving packages in closets
• Taller vanity in master bath
• Built in benches, cubbies, or drop zone in garage entry
• Built in cabinetry or sink in laundry room
• Heat Pumps & Geo-Thermal
• Tankless water heater
• 3rd car garage (or 4th car!), garage door openers, insulated garage ceiling
• 9’ ceilings on main and upper level
• Walk-out basement with cedar deck
• Covered deck, patio or front porch
• Brick or stone upgrades on front elevation
• Daylight windows with wells
• 30 or 50 year Architectural shingles
• Sprinkler system
• Landscaping packages
• Add additional square footage to any Charles Thomas Homes plan
• Anything else? Just ask!