SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications (specs) are specific to each set of plans we do – no matter if they are stock plans, modified plans, or a total custom draw from start to finish. These optional specs are attached to each copy of your plans at the time of printing.

Near the end of the design process, HGDG will call to set an appointment to write your specs. This meeting is extremely important and usually lasts five or more hours. During this interactive discussion, you will go through each item on the spec sheet and decide which materials you want in your home – just like preparing a grocery list. This comprehensive list outlines the description, type, and size of material needed to build your home.

Included are:

• Masonry veneer and
  Fireplace materials
• Framing lumber
• Roofing and sheet metal
• Windows and doors
• Exterior sheathing and trim
• Tile and flooring
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Interior trim
• Electrical and HVAC
• Kitchen cabinets
• And much more

This handy list helps you and your builder cost out materials and serves as a ready reference sheet when you are compiling bids. It also provides a cross check against the materials specified on the plans. For the layman this 6 page document is critical to building your house correctly.

When combined with the house plans, a signed contract, and schedule, the specifications become a legal document and record for building your new home.

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Information Needed To Complete A Set Of Specifications

This questionnaire is for our clients to download & try to complete by checking or filling-in the blanks.  You may take this list to various building supply outlets and or local builders.  Some of your answers may require additional changes to our stock plans.  We will review the questionnaire with you when writing your Specifications as part of our Construction Print Package ($1,800.00) at one of our meetings as we complete your plans.  Builders will need your Specifications for a complete itemized quote.  Changes can still be made during construction, but will require extra change orders.

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1:  CONTRACT INFORMATION:
Who will construct your home            _________________________ ____ Owner     ____ Builder
Who will provide the following Permits?
Builders Risk Insurance ______________________________    ____ Owner     ____ Builder
General Liability Insurance    ___________________________ ____ Owner     ____ Builder
Workman’s Comp Insurance    _________________________   ____ Owner     ____ Builder 
Building Permits   ____________________________________ ____ Owner     ____ Builder

2.  SITE WORK:
Who will clear your lot   ______________________________    ___ Owner        ___ Builder
Who will provide the final grading ______________________    ___ Owner        ___ Builder
Who is responsible for accessing the site during construction       ___ Owner        ___ Builder

3.  FOUNDATION:  (What type will your home have?)
___ Concrete Slab   ___ Crawl Space   ___Elevated   ___ Basement   ___ Brick Veneer   ___ Stucco ___ Wood Piling  

4.  FLOOR FRAMING:
___ 2x10” or 2x12” Framing Lumber   ___ “I” Joist   ___ Open Web Truss

5.  EXTERIOR WALLS:
___ 2x4” Frame   ___ 2x6” Frame   ___Concrete Block 
Finished Material:   ___ Vinyl Siding   ___ Hardi-plank  Fiber cement   ___Brick Veneer   ___Stucco

6.  CEILING HEIGHTS DESIRED: ( check stock plan first)
Main Floor -                  ___ 8’ 1 ½”    ___ 9’ 1 ½”    ___ 10’ 1 ½”
Second Floor -               ___ 8’ 1 ½”    ___ 9” 1 ½”    ___ 10’ 1 ½”
Basement -                   ___ 8’ 1 ½”    ___ 8’ 9 ½”     ___ Other

7.  SOFFIT  &  OVERHANG MATERIAL:
___ Perforated Vinyl    ___ Fiber cement    ___ Wood

8.  ROOFING:
___ Fiberglass Shingles    ___ Standing Seam Pre-finished Metal      ___ Other
___ Seal-O-Flex   ______ Fiberglass (for flat roofs only)

9.  GUTTERS:
Rain Diverters Only _____ Gutters & Downspouts ___  Aluminum  Material ____ Vinyl  Material_______

 

 

10.  FIREPLACE:
___ Solid Masonry    ___ Pre-Built Unit    ___ Wood Burning Unit    ___ Natural Gas    ___ propane
___ Raised Hearth    ___ Flush Hearth
Type of Mantel Desired ______________________________________________________________________________
Type of Material around Opening ____________________________ Hearth ____________________________________
Non Vented Gas _______ Vented Material for Chimney _________________________________

11.  WINDOWS:  (Do you know the Manufacturer) _____________________________________________
Type:              ___ Single Hung    ___ Double Hung    ___ Casement    ___ Awning    ___ Horizontal Sliders
Material:         ___ Wood    ___ Vinyl Clad    ___ All Vinyl    ___ Metal Clad    ___ Other
Type of Glass: ___ Standard Insulated Glass    ___Reflective & Insulated Glass    ___ Impact Glass
Casing Width   ___2 ¼”     ____ 3 ¼”     ____ 5 ¼”    ____ Window Stools   ___Picture Frame    ____Return Sheetrock
Casing Type _____________________________________________________________________________________

12.  EXTERIOR DOORS:
Material:        ___ Wood    ___ Metal    ___Fiberglass    ___Reflective Insulated Glass     ___ Impact Glass
Allowance $______________________________

13.  SHUTTERS:
___ Vinyl Fixed Louvers    ___ Vinyl Fixed Panels    ___ Operating Louvers    ___ Operating Panels  ___ Storm Shutters
48”x96” OSB Plywood Sheets___________________________________________________

14.  INSULATION:
Exterior Walls:    R-_____ Fiberglass  Batts    ____________ Sprayed Foam    _______________ Blown Cellulose
Interior Walls For Sound:     Location ___________________________________________________________________
Ceiling:    ___ Fiberglass  Batts     ___R-30     ___ R-38     ___ Sprayed Foam     ____ Blown Cellulose
Floor :      ___ Fiberglass Batts     ___ R-19     _____Other___________________________________________________

 

15.  GYPSUM (Sheetrock):
__ ½” Thick __ 5/8” Thick   __ Smooth Finish  __ Textured Finish ___ Painting Material  _________________________

 

16:  INTERIOR DOORS & TRIM:
Door Type:     ___ Wood     ___ Molded Masonite     ___ Fiberglass
Style:              ___ 2 Panel     ___ 3 Panel     ___ 4 Panel     ___ 6 Panel     ___ Flush    
___ Hollow Core     ___ Solid Core     ___ Smooth Finish     ___Wood Textured
Casing Size:     ___ 2 ¼”     ___ 3 ¼”     ____ 5 ¼” (Note:  5 ¼” requires a plan change)  
Style:   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Baseboards:     ___ 3 ½” High    ___ 5 ¼” High     ___ 7 ¼” High      ___9 ¼” High     ___ 1 Piece      ____ 2 Piece
Material:          ___ Pine     ___ Fir     ___MDF Molded
Shoe Mold:      ___ Oak     ___ Pine     ___Molded       Location ______________________________________________
Crown Molding:  Type _______________________________________________________________________________
Room Locations:   __________________________________________________________________________________
Chair Rail Type: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Location:     ________________________________________________________________________________________
Closet Rods:     ___ White Aluminum     ___ Closet Maid White Wire Type
Closet Shelves: ___ Painted ¾” Plywood with Banded Edge      ___ Closet Maid White Wire Type  
17: INTERIOR STAIRS:                                                  
Basement:        Step Material _________     Riser Material _________ Handrail _________ Balusters _________
Main:               Steps Material_________     Riser Material _________ Handrail _________ Balusters _________
Attic _____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

18. TYPE OF FLOORING:  (We will show a price per sq. allowance )
Carpet Locations: __________________________________________________________________________
Hardwood Type: __________________________ Width ______  Pre-finished    ____ Unfinished __________         
Hardwood Locations: ______________________________________________________________________
Ceramic Tile Locations:  ____________________________________________________________________
Resilient / Vinyl Tile Locations: ______________________________________________________________
Other Type Flooring    _______________________  Locations ___________________________________

 

19.  CABINET MATERIAL OR BRAND:  (We will show an allowance )
Kitchen: ________________________   Counter Top Material: ________________  Backsplash Material ____________
Powder Room: __________________    Counter Top Material: ______________________________________________
Master Bath: ____________________    Counter Top Material: ______________________________________________
Hall Baths: _____________________     Counter Top Material: ______________________________________________
Basement Bath: _________________     Counter Top Material: ______________________________________________
Great Room ____________________     Counter Top Material: ______________________________________________

 

20.  PLUMBING: ( It is best to take this list to a plumbing supply company to complete )
Kitchen Sink ___________________________________________Faucet _____________________________________
Vegetable Sink _________________________________________Faucet _____________________________________
Powder Room Lavatory   _________________________________Faucet _____________________________________
Powder Room Water Closet ___________________________________________________________________________
Master Bath Lavatory ___________________________________ Faucet _____________________________________
Master Bath Water Closet ____________________________________________________________________________
Master Bath Tub _______________________________________ Faucet _____________________________________
Master Bath Shower _____________________________________Faucet _____________________________________
Hall Bath Lavatory _____________________________________ Faucet _____________________________________
Hall Bath Tub __________________________________________Faucet _____________________________________
Hall Bath Shower ______________________________________ Faucet _____________________________________
Hall Bath Water Closet ______________________________________________________________________________
Other Bath Lavatory ____________________________________ Faucet ____________________________________
Other Bath-Tub Shower _________________________________ Faucet _____________________________________
Other Bath Water Closet _____________________________________________________________________________
Utility Room Sink ______________________________________ Faucet ____________________________________
Garage Sink ___________________________________________ Faucet ____________________________________

Bath Accessories: Type of Mirrors  _____________________________Allowance______________________________
Shower Enclosures     _______________ Fiberglass Units  ____ Ceramic Tile on Walls   ____ Marble on Walls
Tub Deck     ____ Fiberglass Unit      ____ Ceramic Tile      __________________________________ Other
Shower Pan  ____ Molded Unit ____ Ceramic over vinyl liner __________ Shower Door Allowance____ Curtain Rods
Water Supply:  ____ Public      ____ Individual Well      ___________ Community System
Sewage Disposal   ____ Public ________ Septic Tank   ____________ Community System
Water Piping   Material______________________________________________________________________________
House Drain   Material ______________________________________________________________________________
Number of Water Heaters   _____ Tank Size ______Gas Tankless  ______ Make________________________________
Gas Service     _____ Utility  Company     ____   Liquid Pet.
Gas Locations   _____ Range     _____ Water Heater      ____ Fireplace      ____ Dryer   ____ Deck   __ Front Porch 

 

21.  HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING:
Make __________________________________________ Number of Units Required ____________________________
____  Electric Heat Pumps     ____   Gas Heat w/ Electric Air Cond.       ____ Gas Pack Units   _______ Geothermal

 

22.  ELECTRICAL:
Service Panels Required  ___________________               Emergency Generator _________________________________
Special Outlets Required _____________________________________________________________________________
Who  will  furnish  the  Light  Fixtures  ?  __________   The Builder   _________  The  Owner’s
Type of Switch Plates & Outlets _______________________________________________________________________

 

23.  KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: (Check all that apply)
Will the Appliances be Furnished by:  ___ The Builder           ____________ The Owner’s
____ Cook Top     ____ Range     ____Vented Hood    ____ Down Vent Hood     ____ Wall Oven(s)     ____ Microwave
____ Dishwasher(s)     ____ Disposal      Trash Compactor     ____Warming Drawer     ____ Under Counter Ice Maker
____ Refrigerator Size     ____ Freezer    ____ Wine Cooler

 

24.  MISCELLANEOUS:
_____ Number of Smoke Detectors  (hard wired with battery back-up required)
_____ Number of Telephone, Television & Internet Hook-ups Required ________________________________________
Do you desire a Central Security System __________      Do you desire a Central Vacuum System _________________
If an Elevator is shown in your plans, will it be roughed-in only _________ Installed at construction _________________
Do you desire an intercom or stereo system ______________________________________________________________
Do you desire a Underground Sprinkler System ___________________________________________________________

 

25.  FRONT PORCH:
Ceiling Material ___________________ Porch Beam Material _________________   Columns _____________________
Handrail Material ___________ Balusters Material ___________________________   Floor Material ________________
Step Material  ______________________________________________________________________________________

 

26.  BACK PORCH:
Ceiling Material ___________________ Porch Beam Material _________________   Columns _____________________
Handrail Material __________________Balusters Material ____________________   Floor Material ________________
Step Material  ______________________________________________________________________________________

 

27.  DECK & BALCONIES:
Floor Material ___________Handrail Material ___________  Baluster Material ________________  Steps ____________

 

28.  GARAGE:
_______ Finished       ____________ Unfinished      _____________ Number of  Garage Door Operators

29.  WALKS & DRIVEWAYS:
(Walks)            ______ Concrete       ______ Brick Pavers
(Driveway)      _____ Concrete      ______ Brick Pavers    ____ ROC      ____Dirt    ____ Other

 

30.  LANDSCAPING & PLANTING: (Note:  A Landscape Plan will probably be required by your ARB)

Sod:  Front Yard  ____   Side Yard ____   Rear Yard ____       _____ Furnished By Owner     ___ Furnished By Builder

 

Printable Information Needed To Complete A Set Of Specifications