EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Every home contains most of the following features and specifications selected for their user value, enduring beauty and ease of maintenance. We build our homes of the finest materials with care and pride, which means more to you after the sale, when it is really important, and more when you sell which is enduring value. Each home carries the coveted RWC Home Buyers Warranty.
- MASONRY/FOUNDATIONS
- WOOD AND FRAMING
- INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS
- HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
- INSULATION
- ELECTRICAL
- TRIM AND CABINETS
- PLUMBING
- IN ADDITION, MANY OF OUR HOMES CONTAIN
- ENERGY ADVANTAGE PACKAGE
- The Model Home in Willow Bens Polo Estates also Includes:
MASONRY/FOUNDATIONS Back to List
- individually engineered post tension monolithic slabs
- slabs piered to bedrock or soil change where called for
- 6" cushion sand under 4" of 3,500 lb concrete
- 26" x 10" perimeter beams
- 24" x 8" interior beams
- moisture barrier (4 mil poly) between slab and sand
- 1-1/2" minimum brick ledge on exterior walls
- ceramic flue liners on all masonry fireplaces
- chimney dampers on all fireplaces
- log starters on non-all electric homes
- 18" deep minimum brick or tile hearths
- kiln-dried face brick on exterior walls (per plan)
- custom patterns or design in face brick (per plan)
- visqueen vapor barrier under all concrete floors, including garages
WOOD AND FRAMING Back to List
- minimum 2" x 4" kiln dried studs on all frame walls
- minimum 2" x 6" fir ceiling joists
- minimum 2" x 6" fir used on custom roof framing
- minimum 2" x 12" joist between all two stories
- minimum 2" x 12" window and door headers on first floor
- long life redwood, cedar, or primed masonite facia soffit and siding
- energy efficient thermal sheathing over exterior walls
- fire blocks where necessary
- slate, tile, wood shingle or composition shingle (per plan)
- insulated overhead sectional garage doors (raised metal frames)
- folding attic stairs for easy access to storage and HVAC filters
- 2 " minimum exterior plywood decking (roof)
- truss joist/silent flooring system available
- doors and windows double crippled
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS Back to List
- drywall interior walls with a wide variety of textured finishes
- six step process for tape, bed and texture
- 2 "thick minimum sheetrock over frame walls & 5/8" fire code on garage walls
- sheetrock installed with screws
- generous allowances for wall covering, all homes
- garage walls and ceiling finished with textured drywall on frame walls
- raised ceilings in all homes, variety of designs (per plan)
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Back to List
- zoned heating and cooling systems where called for
- supply heads in all rooms including large walk-in closets
- high SEER air conditioning and heating systems engineered for each home
- filters in attic for ease in changing
- wrapped metal or flexible duct work throughout
- primary and secondary condensation drainage
- electric roof vents on all composition roofs
INSULATION Back to List
- double-insulated glass in aluminum windows
- exterior outlets individually wrapped Ahuggies@
- utility room, master bedroom and all bathrooms sound batted
- thermal tape on exterior wall corners
- R-30 blown fiberglass ceiling insulation over living areas
- insulating board on exterior masonry walls of living area
- R-13 fiberglass batt insulation between garage and living area
- R-13 fiberglass batt insulation in all exterior frame walls (minimum)
- R-22 fiberglass batt insulation in vaulted ceilings of 2 x 8 or less and all kneewalls
- R-30 fiberglass batt insulation in vaulted ceilings
- foam caulking of all sole plates and holes through top plates and poly wrap
- foam caulking around window and door jambs
- weatherstripping on all outside doors
ELECTRICAL Back to List
- 2' deep minimum buried sleeved electrical services
- recessed can lights in living areas (per plan)
- jamb switches in larger walk-in closets
- garbage disposal in kitchen sink
- GFI plugs in all baths and garages
- electrical outlets on all kitchen islands
- generous allowance for lighting fixture and ceiling fans
- main switch disconnect on electrical breaker panels
- attic lighes around hvac units
- minimum 200-amp service with circuit breaker panel in all electric homes
- copper wiring throughout
- silent switches (no hanging strings)
- three tv outlets with coaxial cable (minimum) cable ready
- prewired telephone outlets (per plans)
- hot water heater and dryer vented to outside
- all bedrooms wired for light and ceiling fan
- exterior 110-volt weatherproof outlets (per plan)
- fluorescent light fixture in garage where called for
- abundant outside lighting (per plan)
TRIM AND CABINETS Back to List
- generous allowance for custom made solid hardwood front door
- raised panel or molded interior doors featured
- wood base in all rooms
- self-closing cabinet doors
- decorative hardwood throughout
- ash, oak and mahogany paneling in study (per plan)
- mortise locks in a wide variety of styles
- ceiling mold in most rooms with many of the custom variety, where called for
- stairways with solid oak handrail, newel post and starter step (per plan)
- custom wood cabinets with raised panel doors in a wide variety of design
- a rainbow of colors available on all painted trim
- solid hardwood ceiling beams in many innovative layouts (per plan)
- custom cabinet entertainment center (per plan)
- large pantry storage areas (per plan)
PLUMBING Back to List
- kolar or equivalent vitreous china lavatories and toilets in standard color range
- heavy gauge AL@ copper tubing and with no joint under slab
- 40 - 50 gallon quick recovery energy miser water heater (two) with a 10 year warranty
- copper water line to refrigerator space
- minimum three outside hose bibs
- plumbing for ice makers in wet bar
- stainless steal sink in utility rooms (per plan)
- custom designed ARoman@ tubs in master suites
- brass fixtures in baths and wet bars
- multiple quick recovery water heaters strategically placed
- Jacuzzi in master or pool baths (per plan)
- Kohler or equivalent tub in secondary baths
- corian or cultured marble countertops with sculptured bowls where called for
- porcelain covered self rimming cast iron kitchen sink
- gas connection (per plan)
IN ADDITION, MANY OF OUR HOMES CONTAIN: Back to List
- intercom systems with 4 minimum speakers
- central vacuum systems
- trash compactors where shown
- generous allowance for carpet including berbers
- white finish aluminum on windows
- garage door opener with two operators (allowance)
- gutters and downspouts front and back (allowance)
- cabinets in utility room as shown on plans
- generous allowance for marble, hardwood, parquet or tile entry foyer, and great rooms (per plan)
- fold out ironing boards
- ceiling fans in light fixtures allowance
- sprinkler systems, fully sodded yards included in landscaping allowance
- floor safes (per plans)
- security systems (per plans)
- brick mail box
- 2-10 home buyers protection plan
Not all of these features may appear in every Jim Benson and Associates, Inc. custom home. Additionally, many features not listed may appear in certain homes. Plans, specifications, and prices are subject to change without notice.
For information on any of our custom homes, please call one of our representatives at (214) 412-7142.
ENERGY ADVANTAGE PACKAGE Back to List
Jim Benson and Associates, Inc. can help you trim utility cost with our exclusive energy-efficient Advantage Package, which we offer in all Jim Benson & Associates, Inc. homes. The advantage includes such energy-saving features as:
1. Custom Insulation Package.
R-13 batted insulation in all exterior walls.
R-22 batted insulation in all attic walls and sloped ceilings.
R-30 blown insulation in all flat ceilings.
2. Poly-seal insulation at all electrical wall penetrations, lumber wall baseplates, and window units.
3. 10.0 SEER high-efficiency air conditioning system.
4. 4-mil poly-wrap interior wall treatment to seal against air infiltration.
5. Insulated sheathing on all exterior walls.
6. Electronic programmable set-back thermostats.
7. Zoned heating and air conditioning in all two story plans.
8. Large capacity, quick recovery gas water heaters with high-efficiency rating.
9. Energy saving microwave and self-cleaning ovens.
10. Ceiling fans for maximum energy efficiency in family area and bedroom (per plans, per allowance).
11. Huggies on all exterior electrical outlets.
12. R-19 net exterior wall value.
THE MODEL HOME IN WILLOW BEND POLO ESTATES ALSO INCLUDES: Back to List
- Sunken Wet Bar Under Staircase (Per Plan)
- Triple Zoned HVAC System
- Security and Intercom Systems
- Sprinkler System
- Deluxe Landscaping Package
- Front and Back Yard Sod
- 8 Foot Board on Board Wood Privacy Fence
- Full Gutters
- Granite Tile Counter Tops and Back Splashes
- Twin Entertainment Cabinets in Family Room
- Sand and Finish 3/4" Solid Oak Floors with Marble Inlay
- Marbleized Tile Floor in Master Bath
- Eight Foot 1-3/4" Solid Core Doors through out the First Floor Area
- Solid Brass Bath Plumbing Fixtures w/ Lever Handles (Builder=s Selection)
- Cultured Marble Tub and Shower Enclosures through out
- Cultured Marble Pedestal Sink in Powder Bath
- Cultured Marble Spa Tub with Lighted Glass Block Step in Master Bath
- JennAir Double Oven Deluxe Kitchen Package
- Built In 25 Cubic Foot Amana Side By Side Refrigerator with Cabinet Panels
- Full 3/4 Inch Book Matched Paneling in Study
© 2007 Jim Benson Custom Homes.
all rights reserved.
