Listed
below are the materials and standards by which we build our homes, followed
by our NO HIDDEN COST policy. All materials
and craftsmanship meet or exceed Pennslvania requirements. Our NO
HIDDEN COST policy insures that you, the consumer, know exactly
what you're going to pay for your home BEFORE you have it built
and before you spend a nickel.
BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS:
Lot Clearing
/ Foundation / Grading
Clear trees/ brush as needed for driveway, home, grading around home,
well and septic
Footer and Crawl space excavation
Concrete footers with #4 rebar to code or Superior walls gravel footer
to code
6 courses of 8" cement block foundation with sill sealer - or Superior
walls gravel footer to code and manufacturer specifications
24" x 24" x 8" concrete pier footers-cement block piers
(on block foundations)
16" x 8" crawl space vents per code
Foundation vapor barrier covered with 2B stone on crawl spaces
Insulation in crawl space or basement to code
Exterior crawl space foundation coating to finished grade
Coat of cement parging at finished grade
Backfill with existing material from property
Rough grade provided. Elevations set by contractor / code
Up to 70' of shale driveway with crushed stone topping. A Great Pocono
Homes Exclusive Feature
*Specifications differ for optional Superior Walls /Garage/Basement
Systems.
Floor
Construction
Girders - 1st floor - Wolmanized triple 2" x 10"
Joists - 1st floor - 2" x 10" SPF 16" O.C.- Joists
- 2nd floor - 2" x 10" 16" O.C.
Subfloor - 3/4" 50-year Tongue and Groove Flooring; glued and
nailed.
1/4" underlay under choice of over 100 select vinyl floor covering.
A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Over 100 Choices of select carpet. An H&S Homes Exclusive Feature
Wall
Construction
Exterior wall framing - 2" x 6" 16" O.C.
Exterior subsiding of 7/16' OSB or plywood sheathing.
Tyvek or comparable House Wrap
Exterior wall vinyl siding in select colors
Aluminum fascia in choice of select colors
Interior wall framing - 2" x 4" 16" O.C.
Interior wall covering, fin. 1/2" drywall
Interior walls painted - Glidden Ultra Hide Bone color standard
Roof
Construction
Ceiling joists 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" 16" O.C.
Roof rafters 2"x8" or 2"x10" or 2"x12"
16" O.C.
Roof sheeting 1/2" OSB or plywood sheathing
15 lb. asphalt paper with 1st course ice & rain shield
Choice of 25 or 30-year Fiberglass Seal-Down Architect roof shingles.
A Great Pocono Homes Standard Feature
Aluminum ridge vent
Vinyl vented soffits
Single course ice and snow guard
Gutters and Leaders per code
Insulation
Exterior walls: R-19, 6" thick with vapor barrier
R-30 or R-38 as per code, with vapor barrier in ceiling
Crawl space insulated to code
Foundation sill sealer
Exterior
Doors and Windows
Exterior Windows-Anderson 200/400 series, double hung, tilt wash.
A Great Pocono Homes Standard Feature
White pre-finished interior with white vinyl clad exterior frames
Screens, hardware, locksets included - grills optional on most homes.
Thermatru or comparable insulated doors, primed, ready to paint.
Interstate vinyl slider doors with screen and hardware.
Bathroom
Eljer or equivalent bathroom fixtures in choice of select colors
Mirror with light.
Plumbing
Plumbing per code - Manabloc system or equivalent. Standard! A Great
Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
PVC drains and vents to code
Electric 50 gal. dual element, quick recovery, water heater
1 exterior frost free water spigot
Washer and dryer hookups
Free Sump pump in crawl space- A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Well
and Septic
200' Well, 42' of casing & 1/2 hp pump.
800 sq ft conventional pressure dose sand mound included. A Great
Pocono Homes Standard Feature
Heating
Choice of gas or wood stone fireplace with hearth and mantel. Includes
thermostat and blower. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Electric zoned baseboard heat with wall-mounted thermostats in each
room - to code
Electric
200 amp service and wiring
Outlet spacing as/per code
Light fixtures in all living areas, outside front and rear door, and
in crawl space.
1 Double-headed spot light
Bedrooms have receptacles to code-1 switched, and switched ceiling
fan and light box. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
2 exterior ground fault receptacles - 1 front, 1 rear
One ceiling fan in great room
Two cable TV receptacles
Two telephone jacks
Utilities
Standard, above ground
Kitchen
Kitchen cabinets and vanities, choice of select styles. More than
one dozen to chose from!
Formica countertop and matching backsplash, choice of 100+ select
colors. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Stainless steel sink, standard
Kenmore 30" electric flat-top range, choice of white or black.
A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Kenmore 18 cubic foot refrigerator, choice of white or black. A Great
Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Kenmore dishwasher, choice of white or black. A Great Pocono Homes
Exclusive Feature
Stainless steel appliances available
Decks
Pressure treated lumber; standard
Fireplace
Gas or wood, pre-fab zero clearance fireplace with brick or stone
face and
limestone hearth and mantel. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
Interior
Doors & Millwork in Pine, Birch, and Poplar. A Great Pocono Homes
Exclusive Feature
Flush stain grade birch doors in choice of select colors
Stain grade colonial trim and moldings
Stain grade jambs and casings
*Specifications
subject to upgrade and change. Due to changes in code and improvements
in building and design, all specifications are at builder's option
and may change over time.
The Only
Pocono Builder with a NO HIDDEN COSTS policy
NO HIDDEN COST POLICY:
- At
Great Pocono Homess we pride ourselves on building you a new home
at a great price without any surprises. When we sell you a home, you
know all the costs involved and what you can expect to pay BEFORE
you sign a contract. To that end, we disclose all costs AND possible
costs which are typically the responsibility of the homeowner. Below
are the costs which you may encounter, outside the cost of the home
and land, during the purchase and/or construction process. Most of
these costs are not controlled by us. Most of these costs are set
by the state, county or municipality, or utility, vendor, subcontractor,
or other supplier.
- Land:
If you are buying land on which we will build your home, an Estimated
Closing Cost Statement will be provided to you. These costs are the
same as with any type of land purchase or property transfer in the
State of Pennsylvania and are formalized through the settlement process.
An agent will explain these costs in detail. No surprises!
- Financing
Costs: Any and all fees charged by financial institutions vary and
are at the discretion of the lender. If you plan on financing your
home, our lending agents can provide you with details.
- Home
Construction: Deposit / Prints and Permits: Upon signing a construction
agreement you will need $3,500, which covers the costs of blueprints,
zoning and building permits, inspection fees, association applications
and building and zoning fees, and related administrative costs, as
required by any governmental entity, agency, community development
and/or association or code. These costs are not controlled by H&S
Homes and are therefore outside the fixed cost of your new home and
any related closing costs associated with your land purchase or new
home construction financing. These fees are subject to change and
vary by municipality.
- Well
Drilling; A 200' well is included and is standard depth for each new
home. Any required additional or deeper well drilling and casing,
however rare, is unpredictable and therefore may involve additional
cost; Or if it is determined upon drilling that a larger pump is needed,
or any other water and well requirement above the usual and customary
expense is determined to be necessary, it is a cost to be borne by
the owner. H&S Homes has no control over these costs.
- Voluntary
and Other Costs: In the event that you request changes after you have
accepted and signed your blue prints, there is a $200.00 fee per change,
addition, or alteration in addition to the actual material cost of
the change. This is rare, as we allow plenty of time and opportunity
for review of plans. Additional materials, such as requested changes
and upgrades, additional courses of block on the foundation, additional
excavation or additional backfill, culvert or additional drainage
pipe, septic changes, grinder pumps, additional sump pumps, silt fencing,
soil stabilization, environmental requirements, storm water management,
surveys, and other community requirements are at Owner expense. Paved
driveways, finish grading, seeding and landscaping are not recommended
until the ground has settled for a year and are at your option and
expense. Snow plowing, interior furnishings such as drapes, shower
curtain, rods, paper and towel holders, interior door locks and stops,
and other minor fixtures are the responsibility of the homeowner.
- Occupancy:
All homes are cleaned for occupancy, but may require additional cleaning
by the Owner.
- Utilities:
Underground utilities are not standard, are usually optional, and
are at owner's expense. Owners are required to establish accounts
in their name for utilities. Fees charged by utilities or other parties
for electricity, gas tanks, gas connections, hookups, etc. for any
and all utilities including, but not limited to electric service,
gas fireplaces, water testing, wall heaters, phone, cable, and other
services and appliances not included in your home package are the
responsibility of the customer. Customer retains right of choice of
suppliers.
*Specifications
subject to upgrade and change. Due to changes in code and improvements
in building and design, all specifications are at builder's option and
may change over time.
Great
Pocono HOmes has the Poconos Best Priced Homes - Brand New Pocono Homes
for just $99,900 - Home and Land Packages from $119,900
* Specifications subject to change to meet State, County, Municipality,
or local requirements.
