Energy Inspections
96% efficient tankless water heater
Radiant barrier roof decking
Low-e Thermalpane tilt-in vinyl windows with screen (U-Factors of .35 or less & SHGC Coefficient with argon gas of .26 or less)
R-8 Insulated and mastic sealed A/C ducts
Polycel caulking around windows, doors and joints (energy efficient caulking package)
HERS Index Energy Efficiency Rating (every home is tested; score varies per plan & home permit date)
R-19 batt insulation in sloped ceiling
Eave roof ventilation
R-15 blown-in insulation in external walls. Excludes garage
Gas heating 96% high efficiency furnace and duct work
R-8 Perimeter foam insulation at slab
R-44 blown-in insulation in attic
Ecobee3 Lite Thermostat
Construction / Plumbing / Electric / Mechanical
*Air and moisture barrier DUPONT TYVEK HOMEWRAP with 10-year warranty
Exterior 2 x 4 stud-grade lumber walls (16" on center)
Electric dryer connection in utility room
Heat-taped condensation lines (attic only)
15.2 SEER electrical central air conditioning (Homes with finals after 1/1/23)
Protective ground fault interrupter circuits
RG6 Quad-shield cable wiring (at least four category 5e structured wiring)
*Uponor AquaPEX tubing for water lines
Enhanced modified slab on grade
Copper electrical wiring
Atlas HP42 130 MPH rated shingles with scratch pad (Homes permitted after 2/1/23)
Wi-fi (6) switches installed at Garage Coach, Porch, Entry hall, Primary Bd, Back
Porch, + under cabinet lights
Inspections/Engineering
All foundation designs reviewed and stamped by 3rd party state-certified engineer.
Frame Engineered by 3rd Party State-Certified Engineer
HERS Index Energy Efficiency Rating performed twice by 3rd party licensed inspector (every home is tested; score varies per plan & home permit date)
Safety
Anchor bolts that secure perimeter walls to foundation
Tornado Straps that secure perimeter walls to rafters/roof
*Kwikset SmartCode Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) exterior walls
Installed smoke detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Sheetrock screwed to studs/walls
Video Doorbell
Exterior Finishes
Concrete patio (vary per plan)
CAT 5e cable outlet at covered patio
8/12 roof pitch
Minimum of 3 exterior waterproof electrical outlets
Guttering over entry and AC pad (vary per plan)
Up to 10,000 square feet of sod
Brick exterior (partial siding on some plans)
Two Freeze-Proof Exterior Water Spigots
Stone accents (per elevation)
Gas line to patio
Larger gable-covered back/front patios
3-car garage
Septic System (If required)
Platinum landscape package with stone border
Sprinkler Loop at Garage
Interior Finishes
Insulated 8’ entry door with glass insert (panel style may vary)
Hand textured walls
LED lights throughout
Premium Upgraded light package including chandelier, island pendants, coach lights and vanity lights (black or satin nickel)
Wood look tile in kitchen, dining, living room, entry and halls
Choice of ceramic tile (Rectangular and/or decorative) tile in Utility and Bathrooms
Door hardware (black or satin nickel)
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and family rooms
Pediment treatments in main living area
5” paint grade baseboard
3” paint grade casing
Ecobee3 Lite Thermostat
10’ Ceilings on First Floor on select floor plans (Permits 12/1/21)
Select 8’ Interior Doors – Locations Vary Per Plan (Permits 12/1/21)
Seasonal storage to ceiling in Primary bedroom closet
2 Electrical outlets w/dual USB ports (each in the kitchen & Primary bedroom)
Kitchen
Pendant lights over bar or island (select plans)
1/3 horsepower sink garbage disposal w/ air switch
Water line for refrigerator / icemaker
*Price Pfister® kitchen faucet
Soft close drawer (on cabinets delivered after 02/01/2024)
Upper cabinets to ceiling
Decorative vented hood to outside
*Samsung stainless steel dishwasher, built-in microwave, drop-in gas cooktop, Wifi enabled electric oven with 36” 5-Burner Gas Cooktop
Kitchen hardware for cabinets and drawers
Full extension drawer glides and soft-close hinges on cabinets
Sweep outs at toe-kick
Upgraded backsplash for kitchens (within allowance)
LED under cabinet lights in kitchen
Extended cabinet and countertop depth 2” at cooktop
Built-in trash can drawer in the kitchen island
3 cm quartz kitchen countertops
Wifi Oven (homes permitted after 12/01/2021)
Choice or Stainless Steel Farmhouse or Workstation Sink
Bathroom
*Price Pfister® bathroom faucet (choice of satin nickel or black)
Ceramic tile floor (Rectangular or decorative tile in bathrooms)
Steel tub with tiled walls in hall bathroom
Tiled shower and tile-surrounded free standing tub in Primary bath (varies per plan)
*Schluter-KERDI Shower System
2 cm Quartz countertops
Doorless shower in Primary bathroom
Head knockers included in all bathrooms
Tiled shower walls to the last full tile in bathrooms
Rectangular or decorative tile in bathrooms and utility rooms
Upgraded backsplash for bathrooms and showers (within allowance)
Metal framed mirrors in Primary Bathroom, Secondary, and Powder Baths
Smart Home Features
Ecobee3 Lite Thermostat
2 Electrical outlets w/dual USB ports in the primary bedroom
Video doorbell
Occupancy sensor at utility room and pantry door
App Enabled Garage Door Opener + Battery Backup
2 Electrical outlets w/dual USB ports in the kitchen
Garage
Pull-down attic access in garage (in single story plan)
Warranties
Manufacturer's limited appliance warranty
Manufacturer's limited heating & cooling units warranty
RWC New Home limited 10-year warranty
Termite company's warranty
Builder's limited one-year warranty
Manufacturer's limited 30-year shingle warranty
School District | Newcastle School District |
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Elementary School | Newcastle Elementary |
Middle School | Newcastle Middle |
High School | Newcastle High School |
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