Standard Features
At Lemel Homes, it is important to us that your home is built to help you control and maintain a comfortable and healthy interior environment.
Toward that goal all Lemel Homes are now Energy Star certified and built with a Focus on Green. A highlight of these features are listed below.
- Full coverage foundation insulation to minimize heat loss through the basement walls.
- 1” Super Tuff-R insulated wall sheathing by Dow with an R rating of 6.5 per inch -
one of the highest in the industry. - 3” closed cell insulation at exterior perimeter of all floor joists.
- 2x6 exterior walls with Green Guard certified insulation to protect the air quality as
well as the insulation value of your exterior walls. - Dupont Tyvek house wrap and perimeters of all exterior windows and doors taped to
maximize the performance of the windows and the 2x6 wall. - A blower test conducted by an Energy Star representative to certify the energy
performance of your new home. - All windows are Low-e and argon insulated glass.
- A 2 stage 95% AFUE energy efficient furnace along with a 13 seer air conditioner.
- Power vented hot water heater.
- Direct vent gas fireplace for added energy efficiency performance and comfort.
- Sealed and power vented sump crocks to minimize radon infiltration & dehumidify basement.
- Carbon monoxide detectors on all floors with bedrooms.
- Range hood and bath fans vented to the outside for improved air quality and reduced
humidity levels with a 100 CFM bath fan wired to a central humidistat. Timers control
all bath fans. - Mold resistant drywall in bathrooms.
- Low Flow plumbing fixtures by Kohler.
- All penetrations into attic are sealed.
- Seal all bottom plates to floor framing.
- Seal with closed cell insulation at top of foundation to treated sill plate.
- Recycle construction materials whenever possible.
We start with a solid foundation:
- Eight-foot height, steel reinforced, solid concrete foundation
- Insulated 1” Styro-full height
- Vinyl insulated basement windows
- Shrink control joints in basement walls and floors
- $1,000 backfill and grading allowance
High energy and structural features
- 2” x 6”, 16” on center exterior house walls
- Kiln dried lumber, grade #2 or better
- 3/4” premium sub floor, glued, nailed and then screwed to floor joists
before finished floor installation - 30-year, dimensional shingle roof
- 1” Dow-Super Tuff-R R6.5 wall sheathing
- R-19 fiberglass batt in exterior walls with 4 mill
vapor barrier - R-50 flat ceilings, R-30 or R-38 in cathedral
- Clad Low E and argon gas filled insulated windows and
patio doors - Continuous ridge vent on roof
- “Distinction” fiberglass insulated front entry door, which
can be stained or painted - Steel sandwich type 2” insulated (R10) carriage style garage
door with decorative windows - Dupont Tyvek Housewrap
- Closed cell insulation at joist perimeter
- Siding - P. F. Hardi at 6” lap exposure, P. F. Miratec Trim
with 1 coat of paint
To further increase your comfort, air quality and safety:
- Rheem RGRM Classic® 95 Plus® High Efficiency Upflow Gas
Furnace with dual comfort control & extended labor
warranty - Balancing dampers on all main supply runs
- High and low return air vents
- 4” “Simplex” media filter
- Rheem 13 Seer rated air conditioner
- Electronic programmable setback thermostat
- 1-100 CFM bath fan programmed to a humidistat
- Smoke detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors on all floors having bedrooms
- Storm doors included
- Quiet Broan S-80-V bath fans with timers
Plumbing:
- Kohler brand plumbing fixtures throughout (except showers)
- Standard Kohler colors included
- Forté Faucets in brushed chrome
- 3’ x 4’ Aquarius shower module with molded seat
- Standard shower door
- Copper waterlines with stop valves at each fixture
- Front and rear frost-proof hose bibs
- Garbage disposal and dishwasher installation
- Water line for icemaker
- Gas or electric to range and dryer
Electric:
- 200 amp service
- Exterior waterproof outlets, front and rear of home
- Three phone jacks
- Recess lights per model
- Opener with 2 transmitters for garage door
- Generous light fixture allowance
Interior details:
- Custom stained oak raised panel cabinets throughout
- Solid oak 2-1/4” casing and 3-1/4” base depending on model
- 6-panel pine doors
- Oak handrail, newel post and balusters
- Allowance for vinyl and underlay of $30 per yard
- Schlage Flair lever style locksets
- Mirrors over all vanities
- Lennox - Elite EDV 4035 Direct Vent gas fireplace
- Generous fireplace facing allowance per model
- Hardwood floors per plan
- Carpet allowance of $24/yd.
Additional services:
- Free plan drafting and revisions
- No surcharge for changes during construction
- Guaranteed price contract
- Professional Selection Coordinator
- Site meeting and home placement assistance
- Construction job-site cleanup
- Final cleanup prior to occupancy
- We even wash your windows!
- Interior and Exterior painting (2 interior colors) and
staining included
