2008 EXPANDED BASE PRICE INCLUSIONS
FOR ALL HORWATH HOMES
(50+ Reasons to Build with Jeff Horwath Family Builders.)
Superior Structural Design & Protection:
* Warmer, dryer basement with Tuff-N-DriTM Waterproofing System (15 yr warranty) & Exterior Insulation
* Superior Form-A-Drain Footing System helps keep basement dryer and is easily adapted for radon removal
* Full height reinforced basement (no crawl spaces); choose 8’ poured (12 course block block also available)
* Quieter, stiffer, squeak-reduced floors with 11-7/8” Engineered I-joists glued & ring-shank nailed
* Stronger, more uniform & weather resistant better, Premium Grade 3/4” OSB tongue & groove sub-floors
* 9’ or higher 1st floor walls with dramatic higher volume ceilings per plan (8’ second floor is standard)
* Pre-Engineered Panellized or Stick-Frame construction with 2 x 6” exterior walls, 16” on-center
* High Strength Laminated Studs in tall walls for better wind sheer performance, less twisting & warping
* Sturdy 1/2” OSB structural wall sheathing, and 1/2” OSB roof sheathing
* House-wrap for better wind & moisture resistance around structure and sealed at windows & doors
* Fully engineered roof trusses with hurricane tie downs & lateral bracing
* Algae-Resistant, 30 Year Dimensional Certainteed roof shingles with shadow lines (other brands optional)
* Ice & water shield used extensively for reduced potential of winter ice-damning or roof leaks
* Standard 3-Car side-entry garage (approx. 22’ x 32’)
* Concrete basement & garage floors with expansion joints (plus vapor barrier below bsmt. floor)
Outstanding Exterior Styling & Low Maintenance:
* Customized artistic design & detailing, plus high roof pitches for timeless classic appeal
* Brick or cultured stone on exterior per plan, or up to 30% of front if more is shown on flyer
* Pre-primed fiber-cement siding for lower maintenance and less repainting
* Professional exterior painting/staining & caulking
* Large high quality clad wood windows – Pella Pro-Line, Windsor or Peachtree with 20 yr. glass seal warranty
* Low maintenance pre-finished extruded aluminum exterior on all windows & patio doors (not just primed)
* Ultraviolet-filtering/Low E insulated coating plus Argon gas in windows & patio doors
* Solid 6-panel Simpson wood front door, plus sidelite windows
* Low-maintenance aluminum full-view front storm/screen door
* Low-maintenance seamless aluminum gutters & large 4” downspouts for better water & leaf discharge
* Low-maintenance, high-strength, steel back & insulated panelled garage doors
Exquisite Interior Finish & Appointments:
* Custom Closets – adjustable/expandable white laminate shelving & poles in all closets
* Superior fit & finish from top professional finish carpenters and painters
* Signature Horwath-style drywall columns and arched openings with special detailing, per plan
* Niches & Plant Shelves per customized interior floor-plan
* Crown moulding in the dining room or other comparable room
* Complete, professional interior & exterior painting/staining, plus roll-painted walls in multiple colors
* Designer series large wood burning fireplace with screen & doors, and flush Bedford stone hearth
* Custom brick soldier course w/wood mantel-surround @ FP (or choose brick/cultured stone to mantel)
* 6-panel pine interior doors with Schlage Flair interior door levers
* Deluxe Schlage front door handleset with dead bolts on all exterior doors
* Open stair rail and balusters with exposed wood starting tread (1st to 2nd floor)
* 5/8” drywall on all trussed ceilings, 1/2” @ walls with std. sand texture (knockdown & other textures avail.)
50 Reasons...Horwath Std. Spec Inclusions, cont’d.
Quality Mechanical Systems & Energy Efficiency:
* Large, High Efficient 75 gallon Power-vent Water Heater delivers more hot water and requires no chimney
* Industry-leading 2-Stage Lennox G61 Elite Series, high efficiency furnace (2 units in 3400’ & larger homes).
* Fresh air intake ducted into return duct to provide better fresh air exchange
* Lennox 13 SEER Merit Series Central air conditioning (approx. 30% more efficient than 10 SEER units)
* CPVC or Uponor PEX Extra cleaner, quieter, warmer, durable, non-corrosive water supply system
* Kohler high quality plumbing fixtures & faucets
* Kohler jetted whirlpool per plan, plus pressure-balanced valve for even control of showers
* Convenient plumbing shutoffs at all sinks & toilets
* Drop-in deep utility sink for laundry room plus wall-box hookups and drains (based on layout)
* Plumbing for refrigerator ice-maker, plus In-Sinkerator garbage disposal
* Two frost-proof exterior hose faucets with interior shutoffs
* Warmer R50 blown attic insulation, R19 exterior wall insulation plus interior poly vapor barrier
* Sound-insulated laundry room and bathroom walls & in wall spaces at plumbing drains
* Quiet, New Recessed-Style Bath Exhaust Fan/Lights, Broan #744, vented to outside with back draft dampers
* Exterior exhaust venting for range hood up to 400 cfm, and dryer
* Upgradeable Structured Wiring Package with 4 high speed, CAT 5, phone jacks, and 4 “RG6” A-V jacks
* 200 AMP (320 AMP over 3600 sq. ft.) electrical service
* Choice of electric or gas supply for range, refrigerator, washer and dryer
* Convenient electrical switches locations; 15 recessed lights included, plus light fixture allowance noted below
* Wiring & installation of exterior coach lights plus two weatherproof exterior outlets
* Hard-wired and interconnected smoke detectors in bedrooms & each floor per code
* Automatic garage door openers for both doors plus keyless entry pad
Generous Allowances@ Builder Invoice and No Builder Service Fees:
* Wood Floor Allowance for Foyer/Hall, Dining, Kitchen, Powder, Mudroom @ $8/sq. ft. (mat’l & install’n)
* Tile Floor Allowance for Utility and Full Bathroom Floors @ $14/sq. ft. (mat’l & installation)
* Whirlpool Deck Tile & Installation - $1,000.00
* High Quality Carpeting Allowance @ $30/sq. yd. ($3.33 per sq. ft.) for Carpeted Areas (carpet, pad & install’n)
* Custom Cabinet Allowance based @ $5 times the house sq. ftg. ($6 for ranches)
* Custom Wood Fireplace Mantel/Surround Allowance - $1,000 ($600 on units w/masonry to mantel only)
* Countertops Allowance @ $2 x house sq. ftg.
* Generous Lighting Allowance @ $1 x house sq. ftg. (Ex. $ 3,000 for 3000 sq. ft. home)
* Custom Mirror & Master Shower Door Allowance - $2,000 for 2-1/2 baths (+/- $200 per add’l baths)
* Backfill/Grading Allowance - $600 * Garage/Drive Stone Allowance - $600
* Towel Bar & Accessory Allowance - $500 * Standard Excavation per Plan by Builder
Helpful, Friendly Service & Support Team
* Free Customized House Plans with outstanding artistic design & detailing by Jeff Horwath.
* Your Personal Office Production Coordinator to assist with selections, changes and questions
* Professional on-site Construction Manager and Service Manager.
* Full construction debris cleanup & removal, plus on-site Portable Restroom Service.
* Free Pre-Move-In Detail Cleaning of all interior cabinets, counters, floors etc.
* Top quality team of professional, courteous trades people and suppliers.
* A Highest Rated Builder for Customer Service, Plus Very High potential resale value on Horwath homes
* A Long List of Eco-Friendly Green practises and materials included standard in every home.
Other Available Options:
Granite or other upgraded counter-tops, wide or painted woodwork, textured drywall, foam insulation, factory 2 coat pre-painted siding, drywalled garage, garage stairs, trayed or special ceilings, additional crown mouldings, 2nd fireplace, gas log set, additional recess lights, programmable thermostat, rough-in basement bath, water softener, add’l air filter, humidifier, extra brick, stone, stucco, pre-wire for post-light, taller/exposed or finished basement, bonus room, decks & patios, window grids, custom millmade wood stairs. 1/1/08 Appliances, Permits & External Lot Improvement Costs, etc. are not included in our standard pricing.
Note: Our Expanded 2008 Standard Horwath Specifications now include all of these special upgrades as standard:
• Custom Adjustable/Expandable White Laminate Shelving
• 15 Year Warranty Tuff-n-Dri Foundation Waterproofing & Insulation
• Choice of 20 yr. warranty Pella Pro-Line, Windsor or Peachtree wood windows with no-maintenance exteriors, high end Low E coating with Argon gas in panes
• High strength Engineered Studs in Tall walls – no twisting and warping
• Ice & Water Shield on All Roof eaves and valleys.
• 15 Standard Recess Lites vs. previous 10
• 320 amp electrical over 3600 sq. ft. std.
• Lennox G61 Elite Series High Efficiency Furnace (2 @ 3400 sq.ft.)
• 13 SEER Higher Efficiency Air Conditioner (2 @ 3400 sq. ft.)
• Uponor PEX, or CPVC water supply system for cleaner, quieter more efficient water
• Sound-insulated laundry and bathrooms
• Recessed-style Quiet Bathroom Exhaust Fan Lights
• Garage Door Openers & Keyless entry
• Structured Wiring Package
• Quiet Recess-Light Style Bath Exhaust Fan/Lights
• Increased Wood Floor Allowance to $8 per sq. ft.
• Increased Tile Floor Allowance to $14 per sq. ft.
• Indicated $1000 Tile Allowance for Whirlpool
• Increased to $2000 Mirror & Shower Door Allowance for std. 2-1/2 bath home
• Increased to $1000 Custom Wood Fireplace Mantel/Surround Allowance
• Pre-Move-In White-Glove Clean-up
• Dumpsters & Portable Toilet Service Included
• Form-A-Drain System for dryer basement footings and easily adapted for radon
• Premium grade 3/4” T&G OSB subfloors for better uniformity & strength.
• Horwath columns, arches, niches & plant shelves at no extra cost
• Full House wrap on entire house and garage including gables
• Seamless Aluminum Gutters w/large 4” downspouts
• Wired for future with four-CAT 5 phone wiring and four TV jacks
• Quieter, recess-lite-style Exhaust Fans & Fan/Lights with outside venting
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