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Baseline Building, Warranty and Conformance Standards Specifications


The table below shows the baseline building information for our modular homes. When considering upgrades or customizations to any modular home model you may find the information below useful. Where possible we have shown upgrade options to our modular home packages.

Exterior Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Wall Studs:        2" X 6", 24" O.C        2" X 6", 16" O.C  
    Wall Sheathing:        7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB)        ½" Plywood  
    Insulation:        R-19 fiberglass           
    Roof Sheathing:        ½" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) w/H Clips        ½" or 5/8" Plywood  
    Siding:        Double 4/4 vinyl, corner posts same color as siding,
white J-channel and undersill
       Cedar-look vinyl siding  
    Windows:        Double Hung, white vinyl, tilt-sash with Low-E glass and screens        Pella or Anderson  
    Front Door:        Fiberglass, insulated six-panel        Addition door styles & Sidelights  
    Rear Door:        9-lite or 6' vinyl patio door per plan        Pella or Anderson in other styles  
    Slider:        vinyl gliding door with screen and lock-set (if in floor plan)        Pella or Anderson  
    Shutters:        Louvered or paneled included on front           
    Porch Lights:        in Polished Brass - 1 at each exterior door           
    Door Chimes:        at front and rear door           

Interior Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Wall Studs:        2" X 4" framing, 24" O.C.
Marriage wall 2" X 3" 16" O.C. (on one story)
2" X 4" 24" O.C. (on two story)
          
    Wall Finish:        ½" drywall, fully taped and finished, primed flat white latex           
    Moldings:        Painted semi-gloss white, colonial style with 2 ¼" casings and 3 ¼" baseboards        Stained pine or oak  
    Jambs:        Wood with colonial moldings at all openings           
    Window Sills:        on all double hung windows           
    Window Header:        standard height is 82" above the subfloor           
    Doors:        Colonial hollow-core six panel, embossed finish, painted        Stain grade in flush birch, flush oak, 6-panel: pine or oak Includes all door stops
    Door Handles:        Bell shaped or round handles on swing doors. Privacy locks in baths and master bedroom        Lever handles on swing doors with privacy lock sets in baths and master bedroom  
    Stairs:        42" open one side, 36" boxed remainder carpet grade pine stairs        All open, 48" wide, etc. carpet grade stairs, Oak Treads or all Oak  
    Stair Railings;        Included in button up charge - 5 treads one side only           
    Closet Shelving:        Pre-finished ventilating white wire with integral clothes bar           
    Ceiling Drywall:        5/8" drywall with fully taped and finished drywall joints           
    Ceiling Height:        8'        9'  
    Door Chimes:        at front and rear door           

Flooring Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Floor Joists for 24' wide models:        double 2" X 8" perimeters glued and nailed under load bearing walls with 16" O.C. 2" X 8" floor joists and wood bridging.           
    Floor Joists for 26', and 27'6" wide models:        double 2" X 10" perimeters glued and nailed under load bearing wall with 16" O.C. 2" X 10" floor joists and wood bridging           
    Sheathing:        ¾" tongue and groove OSB sub-floor glued and nailed        ¾" plywood  
    Flooring:        25oz. carpet with #6 rebond pad Resilient sheet vinyl flooring covering in kitchens, baths and foyer        45 oz. 50 oz. & 62 oz.carpet or 50 oz. Berber carpet and optional #8 rebond pad  

Roofing Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    One Story and Two Story:        7/12 pitch truss, 24" O.C.        Option 1) 16" O.C.
Option 2) 9/12 and 12/12 pitch standard and storage trusses 12" O.C. may be required for snow areas
 
    Capes:        12/12 pitch truss, 24" O.C.        12" O.C. may be required for snow areas  
    Truss:        7/12 24" O.C. standard        9/12 and 12/12 pitch AND / OR
Storage truss with ¾" OSB sub-flooring between knee wallsAND / OR
Pull down attic stairs
 
    Sheathing:        1/2" OSB with H clips        ½" plywood, 5/8" OSB or 5/8" plywood  
    Shingles:        Underlayment with self-sealing, 30 year architectural Rubberized Ice and Water shield will be installed per code        30 and 50 year architectural shingles  
    Insulation:        R-30 fiberglass        R-38, except capes with unfinished which have R-30  
    Roof Overhangs:        10" Eave - fixed on 24" and 25' wide homes; folding on 26" and 27'6" wide homes. 1 ½" on gable ends.           
    Soffits and Fascia:        Ventilating vinyl soffit and 6" aluminum fascia           
    Ventilation System:        Soffit and shingle over rolled ridge vent           

Kitchen Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Cabinets:        Merillat Essentials with black toe-kick        Upgraded Merillat Classic cabinetry in oak, maple, cherry, hickory or laminated doors and frames. Choice of stains and specialty cabinets  
    Soffits Over Wall Cabinets:        Open soffit with surface mount light over sink.           
    Countertops:        Laminated, square-edge with back-splash        Option 1) Formica Etchings or Corian
Option 2) wood or laminate front beveled edge
 
    Sinks:        8" double-bowl, stainless steel           
    Faucets:        Single lever washerless faucet and pull out spray           
    Range Hoods:        Painted or S S, Vented (when possible) to exterior; with light & fan           

Bath Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Tubs and Showers:        60" 1-piece fiberglass tub-shower combination, 36" or 48" shower, and/or garden tub (per floor plan)           
    Tub & Shower Controls:        Anti-scald           
    Toilets:        Elongated 1.6 gallon with low flow water closet           
    Vanities:        Merillat raised or recessed panel doors        Upgrade Merillat cabinetry in oak, maple, cherry, hickory or laminate doors and frames. Choice of stains and specialty cabinets  
    Countertops, Sinks and Faucets:        Cultured marble vanity tops with oval bowl sinks. Dual control washerless faucet           
    Medicine Cabinets and Mirrors:        Recessed medicine cabinet with light bar above sink. Rough opening 53" above the floor           
    Ceiling Lights:        Fan/Light combination ventilation unit           
    Accessories:        Towel bar, paper holder           

Electrical Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Panel Box:        200 amp service with full profile breakers           
    Switches and Outlets:        Toggle style switches and standard outlets installed           
    Switched Receptacles:        Switch receptacle in all bedrooms, living room and family room           
    Interior Lighting Fixtures:        Standard ceiling lights provided at entry foyer, kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, bath, hall, stairwell and walk-in closets        Ceiling lights in bedrooms, living room and family room  
    Exterior Lighting Fixtures:        porch lights in polished brass one per exterior door           
    Smoke Detectors:        AC with built-in battery backup, one per floor plus one in each bedroom           
    Range:        220V outlet wired to panel box           
    Door Chimes:        Installed on front and rear of house (2 locations)           
    Exterior Outlet:        Weatherproof GFI receptacles at front and rear of house           
    Ground Fault Protection:        GFI receptacles at kitchen and bath           
    Basement Stairway Light:        Three-way switch and wire           
    Attic Light:        Switched           
    CO2 Detector:        1 per home           

Plumbing Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Faucets:        Washerless           
    Water Lines:        PEX        Copper fresh water supply line  
    Shut-Off Valves:        on each fixture           
    Drain, Waste and Vent Lines:        Schedule 40 PVC           
    Plumbing:        All plumbing stubbed through floor between floor           
    Vents:        Stubbed-off in attic area for field installation after roof is raised           
    Future Vent:        2" vent for all homes with basements           

Heating Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:        Optional:    

    Electric:        Baseboard heat wall mounted thermostat in each room 90 degree max        Hot water baseboard. All boilers and furnaces must be installed on site by general contractor w/an up-charge  
    Thermostat Wire:        (1) 18-4 wire per floor           

Warranty and Conformance Standards Specifications:
    Feature:        Standard:             

    Warranty:       
  • 10 year structural warranty by Residential Warranty Corporation
 
    Conformance Standards:       
  • 2002 IRC - International Residential Code
  • 2003 IRC - International Residential Code
  • 2002 National Electrical Code
  • 2005 National Electrical Code
  • "State Adopted and Published Codes" as required
  • Category III approved for VA/FHA/FmHA
  • State Approved Third Party Inspections and Approvals (PFS Corp)
  • Continuous On-Line Quality Control Inspections
  • Note: Local codes must be specified by Customer at time of quote. Some nominal up charge may be required.
 




   


Guaranteed Builders, Inc.
138 Main St. (RT 16)
Douglas, MA, 01516
1-800-462-4472 (MA,RI,CT,NH)
1-508-476-1500

         

Guaranteed builders, Inc. is a preferred installer for AvisAmerica® Modular Homes. AvisAmerica modular homes are ENERGY STAR® approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more about AvisAmerica’s new ENERGY STAR options package. (PDF)



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