Construction Specifications
This is a modular-built home by Customized Structures, Inc.
from Claremont, NH. If you're not familiar with the
benefits of a modular home (which now comprise 20% of homes
built in the U.S.), please read the
article on modular homes. Below are the specifications.
Structural
- 2 x 6 at 16" o.c. exterior wall framing
- Engineered open web truss floor framing at 16", 19.2" or
24" o.c.
- 3/4" tongue and groove Advantech subfloor
- 7/16" o.s.b. sidewall sheathing
- 5/8" o.s.b. roof sheathing
Flooring
One of the most painstaking processes in building the home
was selecting flooring for the entire house. We completely
shunned the options included with the modular construction
(which were limited to certain types that could be transported).
Instead, we visited over a dozen flooring stores and researched
many more online to understand our options and get the best
quality for our budget. We selected linoleum (vinyl) for
many areas because it is much more "child-friendly", in our
experience, than tile and even hardwood. Because we appreciate
the beauty of tile, we struck a balance by getting a nice vinyl
floor with a tile look.
Vinyl. The vinyl for most areas is from the
high-quality Armstrong Solarian line, which features the
following:
- Inlaid color to produce a handcrafted look with great
depth
- CleanSweep surface which includes a 10-year warranty
that floors will not scuff from shoes and will not
permanently stain from common household traffic or stains
- 10-year warranty guarantees durability as well,
providing protection against ripping, gauging, or tearing
through normal household activities
Hardwood. The pre-finished hardwood in the
living and dining rooms is a high-grade of cherry wood from a
local hardwood supplier. When it arrived, it looked more
like a natural color (light oak) than the honey maple we saw in
the store. But, as we were told, the wood darkens after
installation and within 30 days we saw the color turn to a
perfect match for the other woodwork in these rooms.
Carpeting & Tile. Many rooms in the home have
carpeting. We selected high grades that could withstand
heavy traffic (in the case of the family room), were very tough
against stains, and were thick enough with good padding to
provide safe play areas. The tile in the master bathroom
was chosen to match the color scheme, cabinets, and vanity top.
Cabinets
The cabinets in the home (kitchen and
bathrooms) are made by Timberlake Cabinet Company of Winchester,
VA. We selected the BridgePort Cathedral premier line with
a different finish for the following rooms: Kitchen (spice),
First Floor Bathroom (frost), Master Bath (natural). We
selected ClearBrook Cathedral for the Main bath because it had a
pure white finish. Here are the specs for the Timberlake
premier line:
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Sidemount Drawer Glide System.
Dual-track sidemounted epoxy-coated drawer glide system
provides smooth reliable operation
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21"
Drawer.
4-sided drawer box with 21" depth features 75 lb. capacity
and durable wipe clean finish.
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Cabinet Backs.
Cabinet backs feature a 1/8" hardboard substrate finished on
one side with a UV process
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Full
Depth Base Shelf.
Base cabinets feature a 1/2" full-depth shelves.
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5/8"
Wall Shelves. Wall
cabinets feature fully-adjustable 5/8" thick shelves
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1/2"
Side Panels. Side
panels are constructed from 1/2" thick, 45lb. density
engineered wood with a multi-step roll-coated wood-grain
finish or white melamine laminate.
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Solid
Hardwood Frames.
Cabinets feature 3/4" x 1 5/8" solid hardwood frames. Frames
are kiln-dried to prevent warping. frame joints are
pressure-fitted, glued, double-doweled and stapled
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Hidden
Hinges. Concealed
self-closing Hidden Hinges create a streamlined profile and
offer a 107 degree opening. A two-peice six-way adjustable
design accommodates full-overlay door styles.
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Toe
kicks. Toe kicks
are constructed from 1/2", 45 lb. engineered wood and
finished in black or white.
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Print
Finish. UV-cured,
multi-step print finish is chemical and moisture resistant;
more durable than vinyl.
Insulation
Other
- Universal Rundle Bath fixtures
- 2 1/2" clear/stained colonial casing
- 3 1/2" clear/stained colonial baseboard
- Decora outlets and switches
- Broan fan/light combinations
- AC/DC smoke detectors
- 200 amp electrical service
Exterior
- Siding. CertainTeed MainStreet vinyl siding, mint
green
- Roof Shingles. Owens Corning Oakridge Pro 30-year
architectural shingles. A subtle shadow line provides
an understated yet attractive complement to exteriors that
already feature many different colors of stone or brick.
Specially treated to resist roof discoloration due to algae
growth.
- Front Door and other exterior doors. Therma Tru
Smooth-Star Fiberglass S210DSL
- Windows. See page on
Andersen Windows.
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