Simply Vantage Specifications - Vantage Pointe Homes

Selecting the Simply Vantage Specifications builds a home that is comfortable and complete. Below you will find the standard building specifications for the Simply Vantage pre-designed homes. We realize home owners want to customize certain features in their new home. Available upgrades are listed in each section to ensure your home will be built to your taste and budget. We’ve partnered with quality suppliers providing quality brands and materials. All material and labor is covered under our one year warranty. Some appliances may have longer warranties provided by the manufacturer. This is a summary of the products, materials, finishes and services offered by Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. and is for informal purposes only. We reserve the right to change information, products and services at any time without notice. Refer to a binding contract for exact specifications.

Structural & Construction

Exterior

Interior

Mechanical/Electrical

Porch & Garage Construction

Turnkey Siteprep

Structural and Construction Specification

The internal structure of the home is most important for the home’s longevity. We build our homes to a higher standard due to the stress of moving and/or craning the home.

Floors

Standard

2.5×9.5 I joists @ 16” o.c.
OSB rim joist
3/4” OSB floor deck, glued and screwed

Custom

2.5×9.5 I joists @ 16” o.c.
OSB rim joist
3/4” OSB floor deck, glued and screwed
One Piece W8x21 Steel I-Beam

Exterior walls

Standard

2×6 studs @ 16” o.c.
7/16” OSB exterior sheathing
Exterior house wrap
Single bottom plate
Double top plate
Interior Vapor Barrier

Custom

2×6 studs @ 16” o.c.
7/16” OSB Sheathing
House wrap air barrier
Single bottom plate
Double top plate
R-19 Batt insulation

Interior walls

Standard

2×4 studs @ 16” o.c

Custom

NEED SPECS

Roof and Ceiling

Standard

Engineered trusses @ 24” o.c.
5/12 roof pitch (10/12 on Cape Cod)
24” overhangs (12” on Cape Cod)
Ice shield above wall line & overhangs
8’ ceiling height

Custom

6/12 roof pitch
Landmark 30 year architectural shingle in standard color selections
White roof edge, soffit, fascia and gutters and 2×6 sub fascia
R-38 blown-in attic insulation
5/12 roof pitch with 24″ overhangs (10/12 pitch with 12″ on Cape Cod model)

Insulation

Standard

Walls: R-19 fiberglass batt insulation
Attic: R-38 blown-in insulation with circulation soffit chutes

Custom

NEED SPECS

Basement bearing

Standard

W8x21 steel beam and columns

Custom

NEED SPECS

Exterior Specification

Exterior Doors

Standard

Standard Model
6 Panel (BMG) *

Acclimated Entry Systems Designer Fiberglass w/Limited Lifetime Warranty Included with: •Z series sill •Frame saver •Tecton fiberglass frame •Aluminum clad exterior •Smooth texture •Many colors www.bayerbuilt.com

(* Doorknob shown is optional upgrade)

Custom

Front and side : White 6 panel fiberglass door with clad jambs
Schlage round keyed knob
Sliding patio door : 6’ Pella Proline with low E/argon and lever lock

Exterior Door Upgrades

Half glass
(BMG106010) *

Wagon Wheel
(BMD13505IW) *

Decorative
half glass
(BMK106900) *

Craftsman Style
(BMP228010) *

(*Doorknob shown is optional upgrade)

Windows and Patio Doors

Standard

Simonton Profinish Contractor
Single Hung
[more info]

Simonton Profinish Master
Sliding Patio Door
[more info]

Custom

Pella Proline wood double hung with Low E/argon
White exterior, white interior
Grills between glass
White extension jambs with casing

Windows and Patio Doors Upgrades

Pella Proline Double Hung
[more info]

Pella Proline
Sliding Patio Door
[more info]

Siding

Standard

Mill Creek Double 4″
Two colors available
[more info]

Custom

Builder choice vinyl siding Double 4” or shiplap in standard color selections

Siding Upgrades

Mill Creek Double 4" Dutch Lap [more info]

Mill Creek Double 4″ Dutch Lap
Two colors available
[more info]

LP Smartside Lap Siding
Multiple colors to choose from
[more info]

Shutters

Standard

Mid-America Louvered Shutter
Many colors to choose from
[more info]

Custom

Any color in louvered style-front of house only

Shutters Upgrades

Mid-America Raised Panel
Many colors to choose from
[more info]

Mid-America Board-N-Batten
Many colors to choose from
[more info]

Shingles

Landmark 30 – Weathered wood
White roof edge, soffit, fascia
[more info]

Shingles Upgrades

Any other Landmark 30 color offered

Interior Specification

Cabinets

Standard

Recessed Panel Traditional overlay http://www.merillat.com/our-products/product-types/cabinetry/classic/spring-valley/oak/square/index.html#natural">[more info]

Spring Valley Oak – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Oak – Cider
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Oak – Medium
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Custom

Kraftmaid oak Stockton or Ridgefield styles-standard colors
Solid wood drawers with full extension
Soft action drawer closures

Cabinets Upgrades

Spring Valley Maple – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Maple – Toffee
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Maple – Sable
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Maple – Sedona
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Spring Valley Maple – Kona
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Oak – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Oak – Cider
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Oak – Medium
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Maple – Natural
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Maple – Toffee
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Maple – Sable
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Maple – Sedona
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]

Seneca Ridge Maple – Kona
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]

Portrait Maple – Natural
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]

Portrait Maple – Toffee
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]

Portrait Maple – Sable
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]

Portrait Maple – Sedona
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]

Portrait Maple – Kona
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]

Kitchen Countertops

Standard

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
One row of tile above splash
Select colors
[more info]

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Modern front
Standard colors
[more info]

Custom

Post formed ultra top-modern front edge countertop in stock colors
Backsplash-One row 6×6 bullnose above ultra top-limited selection

Kitchen Countertop Upgrades

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Formica Solid Surface
Standard colors
[more info]

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Full tiled splash
Select colors
[more info]

Kitchen Sink

Standard

MOEN 2200 Series Stainless
8”deep stainless steel double bowl
Surface mount with ½ HP disposal

Custom

8″ dp stainless steel double bowl sink 3 hole

Kitchen Faucet

Standard

Moen Camerist
7825 – Chrome
[more info]

Custom

Single lever faucet in chrome

Kitchen Faucet Upgrades

Moen Camerist (side spray)
7840 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Moen Camerist (pull out spray)
7545 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Appliances

Standard

Dishwasher: plumbed only
Ice maker line
Rangehood – white or black

Custom

Wire and plumb for dishwasher only – others to supply and install
Standard range hood, non-vented white
Whole appliance packages available in white, black or stainless steel

Appliances Upgrades

Whirlpool Appliance Package – white or black

Whirlpool Appliance Package – Stainless Steel

Bathroom Countertops

Standard

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Modern Front – Select colors
With white 19” round sink
[more info]

Custom

Post formed ultra top-modern front edge countertop in stock colors
Backsplash-One row 6×6 bullnose above ultra top-limited selection

Bathroom Countertop Upgrades

Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Onyx one piece top with built-in sink
Many colors
[more info]

Bathroom Faucet

Standard

Moen Brantford
One-handle low arc
6600 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Moen Brantford
Two-handle low arc
6610 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Moen Eva
One-handle high arc
6400 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Moen Eva
Two-handle high arc
6410 – Chrome, Brushed Nickel or ORB
[more info]

Custom

Single or double lever faucet in chrome

Bathroom Toilets, Tubs and Showers

Standard

NEED SPECS

Custom

(1) 19″ round drop-in white lavitory in each bath
builder model toilet
builder model one-piece tub/shower in Main Bath
builder model one-piece shower w/ sliding obscure glass door in Master Bath
Towel bars and paper holders included

Bathroom Toilets, Tubs and Showers Upgrades

NEED SPECS

Drywall

Standard

Walls: smooth drywall
Ceiling: stomped texture

Custom

Square or round

Interior Paint

Standard

Flat finish – one color-LRV60 or higher

Custom

Any one color with LRV value of 50 or higher
Add one flat paint color
Eggshell finish

Base and Casing

Standard

Colonial Base
Colonial Casing
Stained Extension Jambs

Custom

Oak Pre-stained to match cabinets as close as possible
Stained wood extension jambs
Colonial casing around doors and windows
Colonial base around flooring
Shoe on base in vinyl areas

Interior doors

Standard

Six panel hollow core smooth

Custom

Oak flush hollow core or White 6 panel smooth or textured
Schlage doorknobs included

Door Hardware

Schlage Georgian
Round
Brushed Nickel or Aged Bronze
[more info]

Door Hardware Upgrades

Schlage Flair Lever
Brushed Nickel or Aged Bronze
[more info]

Flooring

Standard

Carpet and Vinyl allowance
6# pad

Custom

Carpet and vinyl Allowance
Wood laminate flooring
Tile flooring

Stairwell

Standard

Halfwall w/ oak cap

Custom

Oak spindle rail
Wrought iron railing
Full height wall
Halfwall with cap

Shelving

Standard

Wire closet shelving – 2 rows
Tight mesh wire shelving in Pantry & Linen closets

Custom

Wire shelf with rod with another shelf above
Stacked double wire shelves with rods in Walk-in closets
5 stacked pantry and linen wire shelves

Mirrors

Standard

NEED SPECS

Custom

Rectangular or oval

Ceilings

Standard

NEED SPECS

Custom

8′-1/2″ High with stomp ceiling texture

Mechanical/Electrical Specifications

Electrical

Standard

Lighting package BN
Copper Romex wire 14/2 with ground
200 amp Service Panel
Two exterior ground fault outlets
Interlinked smoke/carbon monoxide
Detectors per code
Doorbell and chime
Five TV/phone outlets per house

Custom

Lighting package ORB
Copper Romex wire 14/2 w/ground, except as req’d by code
200 amp electrical service panel with breakers
2 exterior GFI outlets per code
Exterior light fixture at each exterior door

Wiring

Standard

NEED SPECS

Custom

All ceiling or wall mount fixtures in BN or ORB
(1) RG 6 TV/phone outlet in bedrooms and greatroom
(1) ceiling fan located in Master Suite
Wire for future ceiling fans in all bedrooms (ceiling mount fixture installed)
Switched outlets in greatroom
Smoke detectors with battery back-up in each bedroom, per code
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detectors, per code
Doorbell at front door with chimes
Wire for Electric range

Plumbing

Standard

Pex hot and cold water circuits
PVC drains stubbed to joist space
Shut off valves at each fixture
Two exterior spigots-front/back
Plumbing for passive radon system
Electric water heater sized to house
Washer hookup
Anti-scald tub/shower valves

Custom

Copper water lines
PEX hot and cold water circuit
PVC drain, vent and waste (stubbed in joist space)
In-line shut-offs at each fixture
Exterior Spigots at front & rear
Plumb only for a passive radon system

HVAC

Standard

Pull wire for thermostat
Equipment and ductwork by others- see turn-key site prep work specifications
Cold air returns and vent covers installed
Registers and cutouts, flue piping, wiring, disconnect and breakers by others

Custom

Cold air returns with grill covers included

Porch and Garage Construction Specifications

Porch

Standard

6’x6’ Stoop cap only

Custom

Round posts (no railing)
Stone bases
Square tapered fiberglass posts
Covered porch with 8” square smooth fiberglass post with vinyl railing
Covered porch with 10” square smooth fiberglass post without railing
8″ square or 10″ square Porch posts
step down at front door
vinyl railings available

Garage

Standard

24’x24’ garage size
2×6 walls at 16” o.c.
16’x7’ overhead door white with glass
Opener and keypad

Custom

24′x24′ garage size
2X6 studs @ 16” o.c.
(1) 18′x7′ white overhead door, opener and keypad included
5/8″ fire code drywall on ceiling and firewall
3rd stall garage
(2) 9’x7’ or 9’x8’ overhead doors
3’-0” side walk door and sidewalk

Turnkey Site Prep Work Specifications

The site prep work is site specific. The specifications below must be determined before an accurate bid is completed. Our site-coordinator will meet the customer at the new home site to determine foundation height, slope, utility locations, etc.

House Site Prep Work

Standard

Excavation
Poured concrete foundation walls
Concrete private and city sidewalks
12’x12’ patio
Interior draintile with pit/pump
White Gutters
Electrical trenching (up to 125 feet)
Below slab plumbing
In-house Water line connections
In-house Sewer line connections
Heating and Air Condition systems
Final Cleaning
Obtain Building permit
Basement energy walls

Custom

Excavation
Walkout wall
Foundation walls – 8″x96″ poured brick-form concrete walls
Waterproofing on exterior side of concrete walls
Egress Window (with concrete window well if required)
Drain tile (interior tile for basements, exterior tile for walkouts)
Sump pump with interior drain tile
Grading/backfill (75′ around home)
Sand/gravel
Concrete basement floor
Patio 12′x12′
Private walk
Gutters
Patio Steps
Electrical trenching (125′) / site electrical
Basement drains/water line connections
13 SEER Heat pump with electric backup furnace, including ductwork
Registers & cutouts, flue pipe, wiring, disconnect & breakers included
Furred framed walls around inside perimeter of foundation with R-11 insulation, electrical outlets every 12′, drywall applied (not finished)
Final cleaning of house and basement

Garage Site Prep Work

Standard

Poured concrete foundation walls
Concrete garage floor
Concrete parking pad
Garage electrical

Custom

Foundation
Garage foundation walls
Garage floor
24′x20′ parking pad
Sidewalk or pad at walkout door
Garage electrical

Porch Site Prep Work

Standard

Poured concrete foundation walls
Porch stoop cap
Porch electrical

Custom

Porch foundation walls
Porch concrete floor and step(s)
Porch electrical

Miscellaneous

Standard

City sewer or Septic connection
City water or Well connection
Culvert
Lane Grading
Lane rock
Perimeter grading
Perimeter seeding
Seeding/sod
Access Driveway permit
Temporary Power

Custom

* these items are NOT included as a standard but are items to consider in building a new home. These items can be added to the Vantage Pointe Homes estimate if needed. Additional charges will be passed on to the customer.

Foundation
Sewer *
Water *
Public Utility Service *
Culvert/lane grading/lane rock *
Perimeter grading/Perimeter seeding *
Seeding *
Driveway Access Permit *
Building Permit fees *
Temporary electrical power *
Extra dirt *