Standard New Home Features
Site Improvement Allowances
- Building Permits
- Survey and Erosion Control
- Excavation, Trucking, Backfill, and Grading
- Stripping of Top Soil
- Subsoil Engineering
- Drive and Garage Stone
- Water and Sewer Laterals
- JDH pays the first $2000 of subsoil problems
- NOTE: Site improvement costs may vary per lot or municipality
Foundation Specifications
- Footings and Post Pads 8” thick x 20” Wide Continuous Concrete, Unreinforced, Perimeter Footings.
- Solid 8″ Thick x 8′ Tall Poured Concrete Basement Walls
- Steel Beams to be W8x18 and Columns to be Standard Tube Columns
- Full 8′ High R5 or R7.5 (per plan) Insulation and Top Cover
- Foundation Drain Tile System
- Standard Basement Window with Wells that Drain to Foundation Drain Tile
- Sealed Sump Crock for Quieter Pumping and Radon Protection
Floor and Wall Systems
- Engineered Floor Joist System, 3/4″ Tongue and Groove OSB Subflooring, Glued & Nailed
- Engineered Wall System Complete With 2 X 6 Studs at exterior walls and 2 x 4 Studs at interior walls, 16″ O.C., 1/2″ OSB Sheathing, And House Wrap To Seal It All Up Tight
- Engineered Roof Trusses
Interior Features
- Award winning Joseph Douglas Homes Interior Styling
- 10’ Ceilings (Ranch Plan Main Area) & 9′ 1st Floor on 2 Story Plans
- Allowance for WF®, Countryside®, or MidContinent® Cabinets in Stained Finish on Maple featuring Crown Molding, Roll Out Shelves, Dovetail Drawers, Soft Closers on Drawers & Doors, Recessed Panel Doors & Cabinet Pulls
- Allowance for Quartz Countertops in Kitchen, Baths, and Laundry
- Moen® Eva Pullout Kitchen Faucet with Brushed Nickel Finish
- Undermount sinks at Kitchen and Baths
- Allowance for Dishwasher, Range Hood, & Microwave
- Badger® Garbage Disposal and Water Line to Refrigerator
- Tile shower in Master Bath with Frameless Shower Door
- Maax® Tub in Master Bath if Shown on Brochure
- Fiberglass Tub and Shower Modules in other Baths
- Two Sinks in Master Bath
- Kohler Wellworth K-3979-0, Comfort Height, Elongated Toilets
- Moen® Eva Bath Faucets with Brushed Nickel Finish
- Large Format Trim (4 ¼” Base Trim & 3 ¼” Casing) in Choice of Style and Painted Finish
- Windows and Closets are Cased and Jambed in Wood
- Molded Doors in Choice of Standard Styles & Painted Finish.
- Upgraded Wood Stair & Railing Components with Metal Balusters
- Allowance for LVP Flooring in Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Dinette, and Mudroom and LVT Flooring in Main Bath and Laundry
- Allowance for Ceramic Tile Flooring in Master Bath
- Allowance for Carpet Flooring Elsewhere
- Stone or Brick Fireplace Surround to Mantel Height
- Bullnose (round) Drywall Corner Treatment
- Custom Interior Painting on Walls
- Custom Interior and Exterior Painting of Trim and Doors
- Ventilated Closet Shelving
- Moen® Bath Accessories for all Baths
Exterior Features
- Classic Joseph Douglas Homes Architectural Styling
- Hardiplank® and LP Smartside Siding with Custom Paint Colors
- Treated Exterior Composite Fascia and Exterior Trim
- Window Wraps on all Windows
- 5” Aluminum Gutters and 4” Downspouts
- Thin Exterior Stone (per plan)
- Professional Exterior Painting and Caulking
- GAF® Timberline 240# Dimensional Shingles w/Ridge Venting and Lifetime Warranty
- Thermotech® Classic Series Vinyl Single Hung Windows w/ Low E Glass and Argon Gas
- Architectural Smooth Fiberglass Front Entry Door per Plan
- 8′ Tall Insulated Overhead Garage Doors
- Waterproof GFI Electrical Outlets
- 2 Frost Proof Hose Connectors
Equipment Highlights
- 200 Amp Electrical Service
- Quiet Submersible Sump Pump and Sealed Crock
- Generous Light Fixture Allowance (Per Plan)
- Overhead Light Fixtures in all Bedrooms
- On Q® Structured Wiring System
- Interconnected Electrical Smoke Detectors on All Levels
- Carbon Monoxide Detector in Basement
- Electric or Gas to Clothes Dryer and Range
- Microwave, Dryer and all Quiet Bath Fans Vented to Exterior
- Future Plumbing in Basement
- Overhead Door Opener
Energy Saving Features
- Focus on Energy® Certified by Third Party
- Built to Green Built® Standards
- Armstrong® 96% Efficient Gas Furnace with 2 Stage Blower
- Armstrong® 16 SEER Air Conditioning
- Efficient Honeywell® Programmable Thermostat
- Energy Efficient Low E glass w/ Argon in Windows
- Tyvek® House Wrap on home and gables
- R-21 Exterior Wall Insulation and R-50 Ceiling Insulation
- Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation at Foundation Box Sill
- Full 8′ High Foundation Insulation
- Heatilator® Direct Vent ND4236 Gas Fireplace w/ Logs
- Rheem® Power Vented Water Heater
- Advanced FlowGuard® Quiet & Non-Corrosive CPVC Plumbing
- Insulated Entry and Garage Doors w/ Weatherstripping
Additional Features
- Professional Interior Cleaning and Construction Site Cleanup
- One Stop Selection Studio with Professional Interior Designer
- In-House Customer Service
- Extensive Warranty Package
- Plan Modifications and/or Custom Designs
Most Commonly Requested Upgrades
Here are some popular upgrades we find many customers consider adding to their home:
- Add a Screen Porch and/or Deck
- 3 Car Garage and/or Expanded Garage
- Stairs from Garage to Basement
- Chefs Kitchen with Built-In Oven and Cook Top
- Raised Panel Ends and Undercabinet trim for Kitchen Cabinets
- Ceramic Backsplash and Undercabinet Lighting in Kitchen
- Ceramic Tile Shower in the Master Bath
- Dog Shower in Laundry Room
- Increase Size of Trim around Windows and Doors and for Baseboard
- 3 Panel Poplar or Maple Doors
- Heat Recovery Air Exchanger
Building specifications may change from time to time. Please refer to a JDH sales associate for current specifications.
