FULL SPECIFICATIONS
(Please note that certain houses also have specific upgrades)
New Residences
Rockhill Estates Sandwich, Massachusetts
Outline Specification
Division 2: Site Work and Landscaping
2.1 Roof Drainage System:
• Tie new rain leaders to the underground perimeter drainage lines to drainage system(s) as required.
2.2 Landscaping:
• Landscaping as shown in Architectural Drawings
• Protect all existing trees and shrubs. Heavy equi pment shall not encroach within the drip-edge of existing trees.
• Irrigation system will be provided
• Grade and seed all disturbed areas
• Protect all asphalt driveway surfaces from rubber tire tracks, metal tracks, machine oil, and gasoline spi lls
2.3 Asphalt & Stone Paving
• Install 2” asphalt binder and 1½” asphalt topcoat at driveway area and as shown in drawings
Division 3: Concrete
3.1 Basement Slab
• 4" concrete slab on suitable material at main hou se
• 5” concrete slab, on suitable material at garage
• Reinforcing steel to be A615 grade 60.
• Concrete compressive strength at 28 days:
• Exposed slab: steel troweled finish.
• Slab concrete to be 3000 psi.
Column Footings
3.3 Foundation Walls:
• 8’ x 8” foundation walls, 3000 psi
• Two rows steel rebar at top of walls
• 1’ x 3’ foundation footings, 3000 psi
3.4 Precast Bulkhead where applies
Division 4: Masonry
4.1 Codes and standards: ACI 530.1/ASCE 6 specifica tions for masonry structures, BIA Brick Institute of America, and NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association.
4.2 Masonry Fireplaces – See Equipment: Gas Firepla ces
4.3 Masonry False Chimneys – Not Used
4.4 Walkways: Bluestone or other as indicated.
4.5 Walkways: Bluestone on stone dust as indicated on drawings. Alternate Stone: “Blue Mist” Granite. Alternate sta irway –standard granite.
4.6 Back Terrace: Bluestone on stone dust as indica ted on drawings. Alternate Stone: “Blue Mist” Granite. Whe re applies.
3.2
• 3’ x 3’ x 1’ footing or as shown in drawings
4.7 Front & Back Stairways: Bluestone treads with r isers to be constructed of fieldstone, as indicated on drawings . Alternate stairway 1 – standard granite. Alternate stairway 2 – “Blue Mist” granite treads with fieldstone risers. Where applies.
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Division 5: Metals
5.1 Steel Lally Columns
5.2 Welded Wire Mesh
5.3 Fasteners:
• All joist hangers, anchor bolts, etc. in contact with pressure treated material shall be double dipped galvanized finished
• All nails in contact with pressure treated materi al shall be stainless steel.
5.4 Flashing:
• All doors to be flashed at sills and heads.
• Aluminum flashing shall not be used in conjunctio n with pressure treated wood.
• Use fabric flashing according to manufacturer’s recommendations at window and door openings.
5.5 Masonry Flashing – Where applies
• Provide thru-pan copper flashing for true masonry veneer brick chimneys
5.6 Copper Roofing – Not Used
5.7 Aluminum Gutters/Aluminum Downspouts:
• “K” style, aluminum seamless gutter.
• Color: White
• 3” diameter aluminum down spout.
• Color: Dark Brown
5.8 Metal Escape Ladder – Not Used
5.9 Metal Guardrail – Not Used
5.10 Metal Handrail – Not Used
Division 6: Wood & Plastics
6.1 Framing
• Exterior Partitions:
o 2x6 SPF 24” o.c. stud walls, as required.
o Provide horizontal blocking as required to ensure against warpage of individual studs.
o Replace all twisted and warped framing members prior to the installation of veneer plaster.
o Provide rubber boots and/or sealant to seal all penetrations, including hose bib piping, air conditioning lines, etc.
• Interior Partitions:
o 2x4 and 2x6 SPF 24” o.c. stud walls, as required.
o Provide horizontal blocking as required to ensure against warpage individual studs.
o Provide blocking for all cabinetry
o Replace all twisted and warped framing members prior to the installation of veneer plaster.
• Sill Plate:
o Pressure treated 2x6 sill shall be installed when in direct contact with concrete.
o All fasteners to be double dipped galvanized fast eners
• Floor System:
o Truss Joist System 14” & 11 7/8” I joist by Struc tural Wood Systems
o Install joist system to allow for the location of HVAC, electrical and plumbing elements
o Plumbing elements: center shower drains
o Electrical elements: center ceiling lights at sho wer, and tub locations. Center lights between ceiling beams of recreation room
o HVAC elements: center floor grills under windows, where applies.
• Wood Beams:
o Laminate veneer lumber by Structural Wood Systems , Inc.
o Ensure that the tops of all beams and floor joist s align.
• Wall Sheathing:
o ” Zip System Wall”, 7/16” structural composite wo od panel with water resistive barrier by Huber Engineered Woods, Inc. Alternate – standard CDX exterior plywood.
o Install panels with “Zip System” flashing tape in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation when using “Zip System Wall”.
• Floor Decking:
o 3/4” T&G decking by Advantac or equal.
o All decking to be installed per manufacturer’s recommendation including glue applications.
Exterior Trim
• Rakes, Eave, & Running Trim: Painted PVC trim boa rds. Color: white
• Siding: 16” R& R, White Cedar Shingle by SBC, Inc . with 5” exposure. Natural Finish or I coat stain finish.
• Shingle flair at base of building.
• Woven shingle corners at all corners.
• PVC Trim: Azak or equal, by Selectwoods Inc.
• PVC Bead board & V Groove Siding: Azek or equal, by Koopman Lumber at side front porch ceiling and exte rior roof soffits.
• Decorative Brackets at Front Elevation: Polystyre ne, architectural bracket, by Spectis
Window Shutters – Where Applies
• Custom fabricated wood or PVC shutters, louver st yle, panel style, or board & batten style shutters, hist oric hinges and tie-backs. Shop painted, color: TBD
Interior Trim
• Install all trim in accordance with generally acc epted standards of practice, including the proper moistur e content of existing interior frame. Install trim in climate controlled conditions.
• Base: 5/8” x 7 1/4” one-piece colonial base, popl ar, or pine.
• Casing: 3/4” x 3 1/2” Flat Casing with interior b ead. Wood species: poplar or pine
• Crown: per architectural drawings
• Nickel-Gap Wainscoting per architectural drawings
• Plaster Soffits & Beamed Ceiling: As per architec tural drawings
Interior Stairs
• Main Stairway
o Site Built Stairway per Architectural Drawings.
o Manufacture 17 riser, right full open, flared, si ngle bull-nose base tread. Or as per drawing.
o Stair to be built with full 1” thick oak treads, poplar skirts and risers
o Install post to post rail system to left open rak e of stair and at right side of the bottom of the stair.
o Rail: Handrail, plowed, #6310, oak
o Balusters: Two 1¾” square balusters per tread.
o Main Newel Posts: Post to post newel, 5½” plain
rectangular shaft, paint grade, no base, with oak c ap, by Stairparts Inc., Crown Heritage or equal
o Secondary Newel Posts: Post to post newel, 3½” pl ain rectangular shaft, paint grade, no base, with oak c ap, by Stairparts Inc., Crown Heritage or equal
o Stair Fittings: Provide all easings, goose-necks, and fittings as required by drawings
• Basement Stair: Site Built, Carpet Grade, 14 rise rs, Stair, enclosed.
Stair to be built with full 3/4” plywood treads, an d plywood risers
o Rail: Handrail, Round Cross Section, pine
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6.6 Cabinetry – designs attached - subkect to change pe r architect if needed. Built by Metropolitan Cabinetry - https://metcabine t.com
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Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection
7.1 Moisture Protection
• Foundation protection: Spray on waterproof resili ent, membrane, by Tremco Barrier Solutions, Watchdog Waterproofing or equal.
• Vapor barrier under slab: 10 mil, cross-woven, po lyethylene sheet membrane.
7.2 Roofing - Sloped
Main Roofs: Architectural grade asphalt shingle roo fing, 30 year, Certainteed, Landmark Designer Shingles, c olor: Pewterwood
• Bithuthene: 6’-0” up from edge of roof, crickets & valleys to ridge, or as indicated on drawings
• Flashing: Copper flashing at roof valleys
7.3 Roofing - Flat
• Second Floor Balcony: Single-ply, fully adhered, PVC roofing membrane by Sarnifil or equal. As applies.
7.4 Thermal Protection
• This home meets or exceeds the criteria of the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and will have a H ome Energy Rating Certificate attesting to compliance.
• Insulation shall be installed as followed:
o Exterior Walls: 2” Spray closed cell foam insulation with 3 ½” fiberglass batt, R-29
o Floor Rim Joists: Spray closed cell or open cell foam, R-29
o Roof: 7” Spray closed cell foam or combination of closed cell and open cell foam, R-49
o Garage Exterior Walls, 2”x 6”: 5 ½” fiberglass batt, R-21
o Garage Ceiling, 16” I-joist: spray closed cell an d open cell foam, R-38
• Inspections: Two inspections to be performed by H ERS
Rating Inspector. The first inspection occurs at th e completion of the insulation. The second inspection occurs upon the completion of the home.
7.5 Acoustical Protection
• Acoustical Insulation: Acoustical Fiberglass Batt s
• Apply acoustical insulation in the following area s:
o All Bathrooms.
o Master Bedroom & Living Room common wall.
o Bedroom 2 & Living Room common wall.
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Division 8: Doors and Windows
8.1 Windows:
• Double-hung windows, vinyl clad units, with argon filled, low-e glass, simulated true divided lights, Manufac turer: Andersen 200’s, 400’s
• Interior side to be shop primed.
• Half screens.
• Hardware, screen & jamb liner color white. Extens ion jamb is 6 9/16”.
• No interior sub sill, no finger-pull.
• No finger-jointed material.
• 2 ¼” historic sill nosing with extended sill horn s.
• Exterior casing 5/4” x 4 ½”.
• Provide shop drawings for all windows for review and approval of architect.
• Refer to drawings for those units where exterior casing is shipped loose.
8.2 Exterior French Doors:
• Doors by Andersen Windows, Inc. or equal.
• Size and light pattern per drawings.
8.3 Front Door
• Fiberglass Front Door with Sidelights, Two-panel door with simulated true divided light vision panel and sidelights, by Therma-Tru. See Architectural Drawin gs
8.4 Garage Doors:
• GHQ Infinity Classic Doors, 9’ x 8’ Insulated doo r with ½” insulated glass, twelve lights, and v-groove pan eled door, shop applied paint to match shutter color.
8.5 Interior Doors:
• Brosco or equal, Two-Panel, Solid Core, Paint Gra de, Flat Panel Door with Ovolo Bead, by Frameport Inc. or eq ual.
• Stile and Rail Construction
• All doors to be paint-grade doors unless otherwis e noted.
• Door dimensions per drawings.
8.6 Interior French Doors:
• Brosco or equal, French Doors, 10 lite, 1 3/8” th ick door, and with ogee sticking.
• All doors to be paint-grade doors unless otherwis e noted.
• Door dimensions per drawings.
• Safety or tempered glass as required by Code
8.7 Interior Door Hardware:
• Schlage, Quikset or equal.
• Cylindrical Knob, Square Rose.
• Finish: Black or Brushed Nickel
Division 9: Finishes
9.1 Veneer Plaster:
• 5/8” veneer plaster. Smooth finish at all room ce ilings & walls, including closets, or as noted on room finis h schedule.
9.2 Interior Painting:
• Interior paint shall be “Harmony”, zero v.o.c., l ow odor paint, by Sherwin Williams Co. or equal
• One primer coat with two finish coats.
• Provide Four (4) wall colors or as indicated on R oom Finish Schedule
• Wall paint: Matt paint finish
• Trim: Semi-gloss
• Ceilings: Flat, white paint
9.3 Exterior Painting:
• One prime and one finish coat all trim.
• Prepare all surfaces to accept paint. “Punch & putty” all p.v.c. and wood trim.
• Mask soffit vents from paint application.
Stone Counter Tops – may change per architect selections:
• Kitchen: Granite “White Ice”, 3cm, straight polished edge, tile backsplash
• Master Bathroom Vanity: Super White Pental Quartz, 3cm, honed finish, straight edge, 3” backsplash
• Bathroom #2 Countertop: Super White Pental Quartz, 3cm, honed finish, straight edge, 3” backsplash
• Bathroom #3 Countertop: Super White Pental Quartz, 3cm, honed finish, straight edge, 3” backsplash
• Bathroom #4 Countertop: Super White Pental Quartz, 3cm, honed finish, straight edge, 3” backsplash
• Laundry: “Absolute Black”, Leathered Finish, 3cm, honed finish, straight edge, 3” backsplash
• Fireplace Surround and Hearth: Leathered Finish, 2cm, honed finish, straight edge,
Ceramic & Stone Tile:
• All ceramic tile and stone tile flooring shall be installed over cement board underlayment. All ceramic & stone tiles in wet areas shall be installed over cement board underlayment.
• Provide shop drawings of the tile layouts for each room, including floor, walls, and ceilings to Architect for review and approval.
• Submit grout selections for Architect’s review and approval.
• Owner shall select all stone slabs before fabrication.
• Submit sample “antiqued finish stone tiles to architect for review and approval.
• Wherever possible, “cushion” all field cut ceramic tile.
• Refer to attached Ceramic Tile Schedule for type, style and location
9.6 Wood Flooring – may change per architect selection:
• Engineered, Prefinished, French Oak Wood Flooring, by Palladio Floors, Inc.
• Flooring Dimensions: 7½” wide x 5/8” thick, Micro-bevel edge.
• Floor Color: “Beach”
9.7 Allowance Carpet & Pad – Not Used
Division 10: Specialties – Not Used
Division 11: Equipment
11.1 Wine Cellar Equipment – Not Used
11.2 Kitchen Appliances: Thermador – subject to availability.
• Range: Thermador, 30” wide, Premium Front Control, Slide-in Gas Range, 5 Burners, Stainless Steel Finish, KSGG700ESS
• Refrigerator: Thermador, 36” wide, Counter Depth, French Door Refrigerator, Internal Water & Ice Maker, Stainless Steel, KRFC300ESS
• Fume Hood: Yale Appliance, 36 wide Fume Hood with Chimney, LED ACT, Stainless Steel Finish, RHOO636BS
• Microwave Drawer: Thermador, 24” wide, Under
Counter Microwave Drawer, Stainless Steel, KMBD104GSS
• Dishwasher: Thermador 24” wide, Fully Integrated, Stainless Steel Dishwasher, KDTE204KPS
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• Garbage disposal, Insinkerator
11.3 Living Room Gas Fireplace:
• Heat N Glo, 36” Direct Vent, Gas Fireplace
• Model No.: 6000CL with IntelliFire Touch Ignition
Division 12: Furnishings
12.1 Shower Doors: 1/4" frameless door with tempere d glazing.
Shower handle: “Custom Hardware Manufacturing, Inc. :
Model #OT300, brushed chrome, “C” pull style. Locat ions:
Master Bath Shower, Powder Room Shower, Bath 3 Show er.
12.2 Toilet accessories: Kohler or equal
12.3 Bathroom Mirrors: As shown in architectural dr awings
Division 13: Special Construction – Not Used
Division 14: Conveying Systems– Not Used
Division 15: HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection
15.1 Ventilation (By General Contractor):
• Fantec remote fans and/or Panasonic fans for bath ventilation.
• Dryer Vent Fan to outside.
• Fume Hood Vent to outside.
• ERV – Energy Recovery Ventilator – constant whole house fresh air system.
15.2 Heating & Cooling System:
• Heating System Equipment:
o Carrier Performance Series 2-Stage Variable Speed Furnace, 96% AFUE, Qty: 1
o Carrier Case N-Coil, Qty: 2
o Carrier Performance Series 16 Seer Condensing Uni t, Qty: 2
o Carrier Cor Hi-Efficiency Filter, Qty: 2
o Carrier Cor By-Pass Humidifier, Qty: 1
o Honeywell T6 Lyric Pro Thermostat w/Wi-Fi, Qty: 4
o Honeywell 2-Stage Zone Control, Qty: 2
o Honeywell Zone Dampers, Qty: 4
• Heating & Cooling System Description:
o The Heating and Cooling system includes the following: refrigerant piping, drain piping, necess ary slim ducting, condensing unit pad, two (2) independent zones per system (4 zones in total. Are as TBD, connection of low voltage controls, applicable permits, inspections, and a complete startup of equipment. The air distribution will be fabricated of galvanized sheet metal, insulated, and sealed to me et Massachusetts Building Code, and includes all suppl y and return plenums, trunks, branch runs, boxes, and registers. Work includes the ducting of bath fans, dryer and kitchen exhaust.
• Heating & Cooling System Installation by Robies H eating & Cooling Inc, Hyannis, MA.
• Grills and Registers:
o Floor Grills – Cast iron floor grills by the Regg io Register Company Inc., color black, flush mounted.
o Floor Louvers – Provide metal louver assembly to direct airflow; mount independently behind the cast iron floor grill. Floor louvers by the Reggio Regis ter Company, Inc.
Plumbing:
• Plumbing subcontract to include labor & materials for 4 full baths
• All waste lines to be PVC
• All water supply lines to be CPVC
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• Rinnai on-demand tankless gas fired water heater( s), as required
• Exterior Hose Bib: Single handle, frost-free. Pro vide drainback set-up for faucet.
• Outside Shower Faucet. If applicable.
• Gas piping to include: 1 furnace, 1 stove, 1 gas fireplace, and 1 laundry for clothes dryer.
• Provide back-flow preventer for irrigation system
• Provide check valves as required by Town of Sandw ich for waste lines
15.4 Plumbing Faucets & Fixtures:
• All plumbing faucets and fixtures by Kohler Plumb ing Co., Grohe Plumbing, Toto, or equal
15.5 Fire protection – Not used
Division 16: Electrical and Telecommunications
16.1 Electrical/Lighting
• Lighting Plan as shown in Architectural Drawings
• Main Service: 200 amp, Main Breaker Panel,
• Whole House Surge Protector
• All Arc and GFI Protection as needed
• Surface Lighting (Pendant, Chandelier, Sconces, & Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures): See Electrical Fixture Sch edule, See Architectural Plans for Location
• Kitchen Under Cabinet Lighting: LED Strip Fixture , by Electrician
• Recessed Lighting: 4” LED Wafer Lights, Lithonia Co., Inc.
• Outlet Covers: Standard, White
• Switch Covers: “Decora” Paddle Switches, White
• Dimmer Switches: Quantity: Seven, Location TBD
• CAT 5/Phone Lines: Living Room, Master Bedroom, a nd Study.
• Cable TV Lines: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Stud y, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, & Recreation Room.
• Electric Car Charging Station: Install one dedica ted circuit in Garage for future charging station.
• At the beginning and the completion of electrical rough in, the General Contractor will review the work wit h the architect to ensure that outlets, switches, and sur face mounted lights are properly located.
Fire/Security Systems
• Fire System: Freedom Systems Inc. PO Box 683 Mans field MA 02048, 508-339-5988 System specifications as follows:
o Smoke Detectors: All detectors shall be photo ele ctric design and hard-wired
o Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Provide carbon monoxide detectors as per code, hard-wired.
o Heat Detectors: Garage & Attic or as required, Qt y.: 3
• Security System: Freedom Systems Inc. PO Box 683 Mansfield MA 02048, 508-339-5988 System specifications as follows:
o Security system shall be fully integrated with Fi re System.
o Control panels, Qty.: 1
o Digital keypads, Qty.: 2, Mudroom & Master Bedroom
o Door Contacts: Basement Bulkhead Door, Front Entry, Dining Room French Door, Living Room French Doors, Garage Interior Door, 2nd Floor Balcony, Qty.: 7 or as required for exterior doors.
o Motion Detectors: Basement, Living Room, Master Bedroom, and Second Floor Hall. Qty.: 4 or as required for proper operation.
o System back-up battery, Qty.: 1
o Inside Sirens, One per floor.
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