BETTER BUILDING DESIGN: Good site orientation; N/S for prevailing breezes, E/W windows minimized. Existing shade trees optimized or added in landscaping. Better design, light colors, eaves, porches.

LOW MAINTENANCE SHELL: Masonry on front of house, HardiPlank, 20-year composite shingles. Beautiful and virtually no maintenance. White stone. Exterior paint on HardiPlank "cement board" siding lasts years longer.

SLAB: Engineered.

PLUMBING: Moen fixtures, Baftelby line, stainless steel kitchen sink, 50 gallon water heater, aerobic septic, water softener roughed in.

APPLIANCES: Slide-in range with vent hood above, dishwasher, disposal.

VENTILATION: Air Hawk roof vents, Humidity reducing exchaust fans. Keeps attic cooler, thus lowering energy costs substantially. Property designed utility, bath and kitchen exhaust fans lower humidity. All vent to outside, not into attic. Ceiling fans in living room and master bedroom.

GARAGE: 2-car attached with steel garage door and garage door opener.

CODE: City of Austin standards.

 

WINDOWS: Aluminum thermal pane Low-E. Better insulation and durable.

HVAC: High efficiency 10 SEER.

ELECTRICAL: Copper wire, pre-wired for alarm system, phone outlets in kitchen and master bedroom, cable outlet in living room and master bedroom.

INSULATION: R-26 ceiling, where attic space or construction allows. R-13 walls, 2x4 wall construction.

PAINT: Kelly Moore: oil-based on doors and trim, latex on wals.

FLOORS: Entry, living, kitchen, dining, and bath: stained and sealed concrete. Excellent thermal performance and easy care. Other floors have carpet, tile, true linoleum, bamboo, jute, seagrass, cork, or wool.

FINISHES: Kitchen counter tops are Formica with tile back splash. Rounded wall corners. Master bedroom has walk-in closet. Master bath has tub/ shower combo, cultured marble counter tops, mirrors above vanities. Interior doors are hollow core; casings and baseboards.

FINANCING: Builder pays interest on inerim construction loan.