- 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
Energy Star AND Indoor airPlus Packages Included in Base Price
- 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
Department of Energy – Zero Energy Ready Home – Included in Base Price
- 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
Green Features – Included in Base Price
- 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!
* Option list shown above is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Please contact the Charles Thomas Homes office for specific option questions and pricing.