American Elite Homes Inc.

Standard Specifications / Items Included

Look NO Wafer Board! No Particle Board!

BASIC DRY-IN PACKAGE: (All framing lumber kiln dried 19% moisture content and grade-marked.)

1. Floor Framing:

A.      Flooring System and Stairs in (2) Two Story Models.

B.       Floor joist and headers, sized per plans, #1 and/or #2 yellow pine, and grade marked, kiln dried, spaced 16" on center (or 12" on center where required). Two Story Models.

C.       23/32 (3/4) Plywood tongue & groove, with exterior glue and construction adhesive.

2. Exterior and Interior Walls:

A.      2x4 studs 16" on center, spruce-pine-fir stud grade, and kiln dried.

B.       All exterior and interior walls with double top plates and single bottom plates. All plates on concrete slab are .40 Wolmanized pressure treated.

C.       5/8 Rough Sawn Pine SIDING with ½ in Insulated Sheathing R-3.2 factory applied.

D.      Some Model's not available with Siding.

E.       Interior partitions 2x4 studs 16" on center spruce-pine-fir stud grade kiln dried with headers as engineered for each opening.

F.       Beams, deadwood nailers, blocking and cap plates are included.

G.       2x2 .40 Wolmanized pressure treated wall furring included for lower-level finished rooms in bi-level homes or when lower-level finish is purchased.

3. Roof System:

A.      Manufactured roof trusses where shown on plans, engineered to carry 45# total load, 24" on center, roof pitch as per plan using grade marked, kiln dried, #1 and/or #2 southern yellow pine.

B.       Rafters pre-cut and ceiling joists field cut where shown on plans, sized and spaced per plans, #1 and/or #2 yellow pine grade marked, kiln dried.

C.       5/8 CDX PLYWOOD roof sheathing with ply clips.

4. Gable Ends:

A.      One-piece gables with studs 24" on center and 5/8" Rough Sawn Pine factory applied. (Sheathing will be shipped loose on gables larger than 34' span and 6/12 pitches.)

B.       Gable overhangs where shown on plans, factory assembled, 12" wide from wall sheathing, open ladder frame with 2x6 sub-rake board.

5. Soffit Systems:

A.      Eave overhang 12" from sheathing or per plan.

B.       2x6 sub-fascia board.

6. Roofing:

A.      15# asphalt felt with double starter layer.  Double layer felt on all 2.5/12 roof pitch.

B.        (No flashing, shingles rain diverter or drip edge.)

7. Windows:

A.      MW Twinseal Vinyl single-hung white Windows or Wood Double-Hung Windows Factory Installed.

B.       Grilles, when shown on plans, are colonial style, factory installed between the glass (G.B.G.).

C.       Full window screens included.

8. Exterior Doors and Frames:

A.      Front entrance doors, all service doors and exterior exit garage doors are metal clad with polyurethane core, weather stripping and bored for locks.

B.       Exterior knob locksets are included.

C.       All side lights for exterior doors to be 12"-wide, metal insulated, with glass per plan.

D.      Lower Level (Basement) exterior doors are included for split foyer and split-levels only.

E.       Door units include jambs, metal sills and brick molding only. Exterior decorative trims not included.

F.       Sliding patio doors are MW Twinseal vinyl, single slide, with tempered insulated glass, screens and key lock.

G.       Frame only for overhead garage door, including wood jambs and brick molding.

9. Stairways:

A.      Finished stairways for split foyer, split level, 1 1/2 story and 2 story models only, with 5/4" pine skirt boards, routed on closed end stairs, pine risers and pine treads.  (Bullnose circle treads supplied in oak only.)

B.       Oak newels, balusters, and railing as shown on plans.

C.       Handrail brackets where shown on plans.

These general specifications are subject to change without notice and include only those materials specified when each respective package is purchased.  All options are extra. Any excessive materials shipped to builder due to Engineering, Estimating or Shipping error is the property of the Supplier and no credit will be allowed for materials when returned.  All architectural plans and specifications must be reviewed with your local building code and zoning officials to insure compliance. Modifications and engineering stamps that are required to meet local codes are NOT INCLUDED. All architectural plans and specifications must be approved prior to starting of construction.