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 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.
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
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) *
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pella-proline-window-161x300.jpg)
Pella Proline Double Hung
[more info]
![Pella Proline Sliding Patio Door [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pella-proline-patio-door-161x300.jpg)
Pella Proline
Sliding Patio Door
[more info]
Siding
Standard
![Mill Creek Double 4" [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mill-crk-dbl-4-300x300.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mill-crk-dbl-4-dutch-300x300.jpg)
Mill Creek Double 4″ Dutch Lap
Two colors available
[more info]
![LP Smartside Lap Siding Multiple colors to choose from [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lp-smartside-siding.jpg)
LP Smartside Lap Siding
Multiple colors to choose from
[more info]
Shutters
Standard
![Mid-America Louvered Shutter Many colors to choose from [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mid-amer-louver.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mid-amer-raised-panel.jpg)
Mid-America Raised Panel
Many colors to choose from
[more info]
![Mid-America Board-N-BattenMany colors to choose from[more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mid-amer-brd-battan.jpg)
Mid-America Board-N-Batten
Many colors to choose from
[more info]
Shingles
![Landmark 30 – Weathered wood White roof edge, soffit, fascia [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/landmark-weatheredwood-shingle-300x132.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/oak-natural.jpg)
Spring Valley Oak – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Oak - Cider Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/oak-cider.jpg)
Spring Valley Oak – Cider
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Oak - Medium Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/oak-medium.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/maple-natural.jpg)
Spring Valley Maple – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Maple - Toffee Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/maple-toffee.jpg)
Spring Valley Maple – Toffee
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Maple - Sable Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/maple-sable.jpg)
Spring Valley Maple – Sable
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Maple - Sedona Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/maple-sedona.jpg)
Spring Valley Maple – Sedona
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Spring Valley Maple - Kona Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/maple-kona.jpg)
Spring Valley Maple – Kona
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Oak - Natural Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sr-oak-natural.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Oak – Natural
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Oak - Cider Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sr-oak-cider.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Oak – Cider
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Oak - Medium Recessed Panel Traditional overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sr-oak-medium.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Oak – Medium
Recessed Panel
Traditional overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Maple - Natural Raised Panel Traditional Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca-Ridge-maple-natural.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Maple – Natural
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Maple - Toffee Raised Panel Traditional Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca-Ridge-maple-toffee.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Maple – Toffee
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Maple - Sable Raised Panel Traditional Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca-Ridge-maple-sable.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Maple – Sable
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Maple - Sedona Raised Panel Traditional Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca-Ridge-maple-sedona.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Maple – Sedona
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]
![Seneca Ridge Maple - Kona Raised Panel Traditional Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca-Ridge-maple-kona.jpg)
Seneca Ridge Maple – Kona
Raised Panel
Traditional Overlay
[more info]
![Portrait Maple - Natural Recessed Panel Full Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portraits-maple-natural.jpg)
Portrait Maple – Natural
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]
![Portrait Maple - Toffee Recessed Panel Full Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portraits-maple-toffee.jpg)
Portrait Maple – Toffee
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]
![Portrait Maple - Sable Recessed Panel Full Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portraits-maple-sable.jpg)
Portrait Maple – Sable
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]
![Portrait Maple - Sedona Recessed Panel Full Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portraits-maple-sedona.jpg)
Portrait Maple – Sedona
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]
![Portrait Maple - Kona Recessed Panel Full Overlay [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portraits-maple-kona.jpg)
Portrait Maple – Kona
Recessed Panel
Full Overlay
[more info]
Kitchen Countertops
Standard
![Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
One row of tile above splash
Select colors
[more info]
![Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
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 Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Formica Solid Surface
Standard colors
[more info]
![Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top
Full tiled splash
Select colors
[more info]
Kitchen Faucet
Standard
![Moen Camerist 7825 - Chrome [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/moen-7825-300x300.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/7840-ch.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/7545c.jpg)
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
Bathroom Countertops
Standard
![Hartson-Kennedy Ultra Top Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
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 Modern front Standard colors [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ultra_top_waterfall-300x240.png)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6600.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6610.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6400.jpg)
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6410.jpg)
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
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]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gregorian-knob_.jpg)
Schlage Georgian
Round
Brushed Nickel or Aged Bronze
[more info]
Door Hardware Upgrades
![Schlage Flair Lever Brushed Nickel or Aged Bronze [more info]](http://clients.slidearts.com/vph/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/flair-lever-knob_.jpg)
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 *