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Classic & Value Series Features

Details... they are what really sets an All American Home apart from all the rest.

Some of them you'll notice at once; others, you won't need to see to appreciate; they are part of the built-in strength and durability for longer life and lower maintenance you'll enjoy for years and years to come. For more detail about the construction process, be sure to take a look at our Construction Walk-Through.

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Your All American Home's base price includes the following standard selections:

Classic Series Specifications

Our classic Series are customizable floor plans that offer you design flexibility to meet your family's needs.

Interior

2" x 4" studs 16" on center (Ranch and 2^nd floors)
2" x 3" center marriage wall, 16" on center (Ranches and 2^nd floors)
2" x 3" center marriage wall, 12" on center first floor (Two Story) K42, and K4)
8' ceiling height on first floor (Ranch, Capes)
9' ceiling height on first floor (Two Stories)
8' ceiling height on second floor (Two Stories)
gypsum drywall with smooth finish on walls
5/8" gypsum drywall on ceiling with smooth finish
All interior drywall surfaces are primed with flat latex paint
All interior archways are wood cased
Stained poplar wood trim
Stained wood handrails (Capes and Two Stories)
Pre-finished 6 panel doors Canyon stain
Pre-finished ventilated closet shelving

Exterior

2" x 6" studs 16" on center
7/16" oriented strand board on exterior walls of each module
Andersen Energy Star tilt high performance insulated vinyl clad wood windows with screens
Therma-Tru 6-panel insulated Fiberglass exterior front door with wood frame and adjustable threshold
Therma-Tru 6-panel insulated steel exterior rear door with wood frame and adjustable threshold
Tyvek house wrap
Door chime (front only)
Low maintenance vinyl siding
Low maintenance 12" vinyl ventilating soffit system
Low maintenance 12" vinyl gable end overhangs
Low maintenance vinyl shutters (front only)
2" x 6" aluminum fascia system

Plumbing

Copper water lines
PVC waste/vent line
Washer/dryer hook up in utility area (not supplied when located in basement)
Frost proof outside hose bib

Electrical

All electric work in accordance with National Electric Code
200-amp service panel with circuit breakers
Ground fault protected receptacle provided in kitchen, bath and exterior locations by code
Smoke detector/alarm system with built-in battery back up provided by code
Nickel Light fixture provided in kitchen, dining foyer, utility room, bath, walk-in closets, hall basement stairwell and exterior door locations
3 phone jacks located in Owners Bedroom, Living Room and Kitchen
2 tv hook-ups in Owners Bedroom and Living Room
Reinforced and switched ceiling boxes in bedroom

Insulation

R-38 ceiling insulation (2^nd Floor of Cape Insulated by others)
R-19 Kraft batt wall insulation
R19 and 1" Foam insulation in perimeter of second story (Two Story, K4 and K42 only)
All insulation below first floor included

Floor System

2" x 10" floor joist 16" on center first floor (Ranch, 28 Wide Capes 28 Wide Two Stories)
2" x 10" center beam, first floor (Ranches, 28 wide Capes, 28 Wide Two Stories)
2" x 12" floor joist 16" on center first floor (32 Wide Capes, 32 Wide Two Stories)
2" x 12" center beam, first floor (32 Wide Capes, first floor (21 Wide Capes, 32 Wide Two Stories)
Tongue and groove oriented strand board sub-floor glued and fastened.
No wax vinyl flooring installed in kitchen, bath, utility areas and foyer
Wall to wall carpeting

Roof

6/12 roof system designed for 40# snow load
12/12, 5/12 roof systems designed for 40# snow load (Orleans only)
10/12 roof system designed for 40# snow load (Capes)
Oriented strand board roof sheathing with felt paper underlayment
Architectural dimensional design, self seal, 30-year shingles

Kitchen

Spring Valley oak or Sundale Maple Merillat cabinets with crown molding
Self edge high pressure laminate counter top
Double bowl stainless steel sink with chrome single lever Delta faucet
Lighted ventless range hood

Bathrooms

Spring Valley oak or Sundale Maple Merillat cabinets with crown molding
Self edge high-pressure laminate vanity top
Vanity sink(s) with chrome single lever Delta faucet(s)
Wall mirror(s) with beauty bar light(s)
White china pedestal sink (powder rooms only)
Bath fan/light combination
White china water closet
One-piece tub and/or shower unit with anti-scald single lever faucets
Garden, corner, or oval drop-in-tub (if shown on floorplan)

Spirit of America Value Series Specifications

Our Spirit of America, popular, pre-engineered floor plans are part of our Value Series and will give you the assurance of an outstanding value.

Interior

2" x 4" studs 16" on center each side
2" x 3" center marriage wall, 16" on center (Ranch, Capes and 2^nd floors)
2" x 3" center marriage wall, 12" on center first floor (Two Stories)
8" ceiling height on first floor
8" ceiling height on second floor (Two Stories)
Gypsum drywall with smooth finish on walls
5/8" gypsum drywall on ceiling with smooth finish
All interior drywall surfaces are primed with flat latex paint
All interior archways are wood cased
Stained poplar wood trim
Stained wood handrails (Capes and Two Stories)
Pre-finished 6 panel doors Canyon stain
Pre-finished ventilated closet shelving