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OUTSTANDING QUALITY FEATURES INCLUDED IN GRAYSTONE HOMES  

 Here are some of the standard features included in all of our Graystone homes. These are here to give you an idea of what you will see in a Norton-built home. However, details will vary of course according to your individual preferences and tastes. You can communicate directly to the builder so details can be sorted out quickly and easily.

ENERGY PACKAGE

bulletWind barrier house wrap
bulletExterior walls: 2” x 6” construction - R-19 fiberglass insulation
bulletCeiling: 12”  R-38 fiberglass insulation (cathedral R-30)
bulletExterior basement walls: FS25 – R-10 fiberglass insulation from top down 5’
bulletInsulated garage: R-11 on walls and R-19 in ceiling
bulletAttic ventilation – ridge, gable and soffit vents
bulletKohler water saving plumbing fixtures
bulletInsulated steel exterior doors and sidelights w/Plymouth entry set on front door
bulletPella Architect Series aluminum clad windows with screens and colonial grids  
bulletTrane “Plus 90” high-efficiency gas forced-air heating system with central air-conditioning
bullet75-gallon gas water heater with re-circulating pump   
bullet200 AMP underground electric service with circuit breakers

  

 EXTERIOR FEATURES

bulletPoured concrete foundation walls with perimeter drainage system
bulletVapor barrier under basement, crawl space floors and inside basement walls to grade
bulletDrain in center of each garage bay
bulletBackfill material compacted under garage and basement floors, asphalt and walks at foundation
bulletSide entry three-car garage with steel raised panel overhead doors and electric openers
bulletStained/painted cedar siding of grade A or better - brick front on some models
bulletMasonry fireplace and chimney
bulletMaintenance-free aluminum soffits and facia – polystyrene shutters on most models  
bullet30-year architectural roof shingles with copper flashing
bulletBlacktop driveway, brick-faced concrete front stoop and steps,  concrete deck and walk
bulletTop soiled and hydro- seeded lot
bulletAutomatically controlled post light
bullet1" water service - front and rear frost-free hose-bibbs 
bulletWeather protected GFI electrical outlets

  INTERIOR FEATURES

bullet9' ceilings on first floor
bulletSix panel doors with painted semi-gloss colonial moldings (3 ½” casing – 5 ½” base)     
bulletTwo-piece painted semi-gloss chair rail in dining room  
bulletTwo-piece crown painted semi-gloss molding
bulletPre-finished plastic coated solid shelving in all closets
bulletBenjamin Moore paint for walls and ceiling, standard colors
bulletNatural satin polyurethane finish select oak floors in kitchen, living/dining room, study and upstairs hall
bulletWall-to-Wall carpeting in family room and bedrooms
bulletCeramic tile set on concrete board floors in mud/laundry rooms and bathrooms
bulletHookup for washer and dryer with dryer vent 
bulletChoice of lighting fixtures within allowance
bulletCable TV wiring and outlets in study, family room and bedrooms
bulletTelephone wiring and outlets in kitchen, study, family room and bedrooms
bulletHardwired smoke alarms in all bedrooms, upper hall, foyer and basement  
bulletWiring for paddle fans in master bedroom and family room

Kitchen

bulletChoice of cabinets within allowance - granite counter top
bulletAppliances allowance for wall oven, cook top, microwave, dishwasher and disposal
bulletDouble-bowl cast iron porcelain kitchen sink
bulletIce-maker hook-up and plumbing

Family room

bulletDeluxe masonry brick fireplace face and raised hearth with wood mantel
bulletRecessed lighting over fireplace

Foyer

bulletNatural satin polyurethane finish select oak floors and stair threads
bulletStained oak handrail and newels with painted poplar balusters in foyer 

Bathrooms

bulletCast iron tubs with tile set on concrete board
bulletKohler water closets,  lavatories and faucets
bulletAnti-scald pressure balanced shower and tub faucets
bulletChoice of vanities with custom laminate tops within allowance
bulletFull width vanity mirrors
bulletFans vented to exterior

Master Bedroom and Bathroom  

bulletTray or vaulted ceiling in master bedroom
bulletWhirlpool tub and separate shower in bathroom

  

  Other Features

Ø      Deed of Covenants and restrictions for neighborhood

Ø      Norton Home Builders limited warranty

            April 2003                                                                              

 
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