The following list describes the frequently used features and specifications of Estate Craft Homes. Quality construction is our top priority and the evidence can be clearly seen in the final product. A various number of these features are subject to price, availability, and  owner selections.

Fill and Grading – Final grade will meet or exceed the 10-year Structural Warranty specifications to ensure proper drainage around foundation. Any additional fill and grading will be the responsibility of the home owner.

Design – All foundation designs are performed by a licensed Soil Engineer. Material – Foundations will be conventional or post-tension with cables stressed to meet PSI Standards. Concrete used will be at least 3,000 PSI rated. Steel reinforcing bars utilized for added strength per design. Beam Depth – Estate Craft Homes will not build on compacted fill unless it is verified to a compaction rate of 95% or better.

Framing

Wall Studs – 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” (per plan) spaced at maximum 16” on center, exterior and interior walls. Sole Plate - Of 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” (per plan) treated wood and secured with Anchor Bolts. Floor and Ceiling Joists - Based on Span charts approved by the Southern Building Code specifications at a maximum of 16” on center. Sub-Flooring – Estate Craft Homes uses Tongue and Grooved Sub-Flooring.

Rafters – 2” x 6” with bracing and spacing per industry standards, and Southern Building codes. Maximum spacing at 16”.

Siding – Hardy Plank siding used exclusively. Exterior Trim – Fascia, friezes, inside corners, window and door trim will be Real Trim or Hardi-Siding. Roof Decking – American Plywood Association (APA) rated 7/16” OSB with Aluminum H-clips installed per industry guidelines. Soffit – Hardie Soffit Board with continuous soffit vents where applicable.

Windows

Double-Payne Low E Windows - Are standard for Estate Craft Homes. Safety Glass – Tempered glass as required. Window Design – Designs vary with each home due to selections by Homeowners.

Front Door – Selected by Homeowners, steel, metal, glass, wood, or fiberglass. Other Exterior Doors – Raised Panel, Half-Lite Metal Doors or Full-Lite as per plan. Garage Doors – Wood, metal, or fiberglass with varyious heights and widths.

R-Factor – All homes are insulated to meet the new “Energy Star” requirements, exterior walls at R-13, attic R-30 is a minimum. Options include Blown Foam as well. Patented Baffle System - Utilized between rafters to ensure proper air flow from soffit vents to ridge vents. Foam Sealant – A Poly Foam Sealant is applied around all doors and windows and across all sole plates to reduce unwanted air infiltration.

Sheetrock

All Masonry (Brick or Stone) - Will be installed utilizing galvanized brick ties and machine blended Mortar mix.

Roofing

Shingles – Tile, Metal, or Composition. Home owner’s Preference.

Soffit Vents – Continuous running soffit vents in all applicable areas.

Flatwork – Done accordingly to plans and home owner’s preference.

Exterior Paint – All Hardie Plank siding, fascia, soffit, and trim painted with Sherwin Williams paint. Interior Wall Paint – Sherwin Williams paint. Interior Ceiling Paint – Sherwin Williams paint. Interior Trim – All interior doors and trim are painted enamel by Sherwin Williams. Wall Texture – All painted walls are textured including garage. Ceiling Stomp – Custom medium stomp finish on ceilings, excluding closets.

Interior Features

Interior Doors – Panel choice, . Three or four hinge style is used to help prevent door warpage. Interior Locks and Door Hardware – Polished brass, gold,oil rubbed bronze, or brushed nickel interior passage and privacy locks. Privacy locks on all bedrooms and primary bathroom doors. Exterior Locks and Door Hardware – Polished brass, gold, oil rubbed bronze, or brushed nickel handle set. All other exterior doors to have keyed locks with matching thumb latch deadbolts.
Trim material – Baseboards, door jams, casing window stool, crown moulding, and shoe moulding, are made of wood, MDF material is limited to closet shelving and other dry area shelving. Crown moulding and optional chair rail may be MDF material. All interior trim is sprayed with Sherwin Williams paint. Crown Moulding – In homeowners/plans designated areas Shoe Moulding – Only used or added when specified as needed/desired by homeowners.
Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets – Various stains, colors, and door styles to choose from. Upper Cabinets in Kitchen are 42” high with crown moulding. Variable vanity height available with Homeowners selection. Kitchen Countertops – Solid Surface, tile, etc. The homeowners choice with numerous options available. Bathroom Countertops – Tile, marble, or granite in a wide variety of Designer colors with a 4” backsplash against adjoining walls. Linen Closets – Standard with 5 shelves in most plans. Those plans without Linen Closets in close proximity to the Bathroom will have Linen Cabinet above the toilet. Kitchen Backsplash – All kitchen backsplashes are selected by style and design for each  and every homeowner with 4”, 6” or full size floor tile. Mirrors – 42” high with varying widths per plan. Heights and widths vary depending on the homeowner's plans and selections. Closet Shelving – 1 x 12” MDF installed on 1 x 2” shelf cleats with metal clothes rod supports and wood clothes rod standard for Upper rod. Closets can have 1 custom built shelf stack made of MDF.

Slate, Travertine, & Tile Floors – Numerous tile and grout selections are available. Wood Flooring – Available as a substitute for tile. Carpeted areas may be changed to wood as well. Carpet – IN desired locations. Estate Craft Homes uses 8lb pad minimum in all homes.

Master Bath Shower – Each shower will be trimmed with Moen faucet and lever (or owner’s preference). Estate Craft Homes shower doors are clear or obscure safety glass with elegant trim or frameless depending on homeowners preference.

Lavatory Faucets – Master bathroom and Guest Bath faucets are Moen series (or owner’s preference). Secondary bathroom(s) are Moen faucets.

Commodes – All commodes are elongated bowls (not round), unless homeowners desire different.

Tub and Shower Surrounds – Tile, Slate, Travertine, Granite, or Marble surround available for the Master Bathroom tub and shower. Secondary bathroom is done the same as master or homeowners preference.

Kitchen Sink – Various options, homeowners selections.

Natural Gas - (where available ) piping in black steel to range, Water heater, Dryer, Heating unit(s), and Fireplace for energy saving choices.

Water heaters – Tank or Tankless depending on homeowners specs.

Hose Bibs – The outside hose bibs are included per plan.

Water Piping – Will be copper/pex.

Septic System – Estate Craft Homes offers an aerobic septic system utilizing a “sprinkler system” to evenly distribute your purified septic water as a standard feature. Some lots may require a “drip system” instead of sprinklers due to the size of the house and/or lot. Drip system will be priced accordingly, and determined by our environmental engineers.

Water Well – 4” with submersible pump and 1 storage tank(s) size depending on house size.

Interior Lighting – Each plan is designed for elegant lighting. Recessed can lighting with white baffle or flush trim available for Kitchens and Baths (as per plan). A lighting allowance will be given, providing our suppliers are utilized for convenience and reliability. Fan Lighting – Homeowner Selection. Exterior Lighting – Homeowner Selection. Large Front Porches – Homeowner Selection. Security Lights – As designed on homeowners plans. Door Bell and Chime – A centrally located chime and door bell are standard for Estate Craft Homes.

Deadbolts – All exterior doors are equipped with thumb-latch deadbolts for added security.

Please note: With constant changes in the building industry, Estate Craft Homes reserves the right to substitute or change any product for an equal or improved product. All customers under contract will be notified of any changes or substitutions.