Current and Suggested Construction Specifications for Meadowbrook Farm

Foundation: 8 inch thick walls on 10” x 20” footings

Foundation walls: waterproofing with rubber sheeting

Foundation floor: concrete slab over crushed stone and 6 millimeter vapor barrier

Framing: wood

Foor joists: as required

Sub floor: _ inch tongue and groove plywood

Walls: 2” x 6” studs with 1/2” plywood

Siding and Exterior Trim: low maintanence cement clap boards, p.v.c. plastic trim (face boards and corner boards)

Windows: high efficiency divided light, vinyl exterior, natural wood interior (Anderson brand or equal)

Roofing: architectural roof shingles – 40 year guarantee

Energy Star home package:
• 7 1/2” stud walls: r-30 insulation
• flat ceilings: r-60 insulation
• basement walls: r-19 insulation
• energy vent system to change house air
• all cracks and electric boxes sealed
• house tightness tested by a private engineering firm
• heat & cooling costs are approximatly 30% to 40% of a standard home

Heat and Air Conditioning: 90% high efficiency furance, high efficiency filter system, and heat recovery ventilation system

Interior Flooring: wood, ceramic tile, marble, carpeting

Kitchen cabinets: custom cabinets with stone or corian type counters

Lighting: as specified by owner

Plumbing: as specified by owner

Home and landscape design: provided by william kendall

Other electrical options:
• alarm systems
• computer system wiring
• stereo and home entertainment systems

Meadowbrooke Farm is set up for fiber optics for all of your system needs.