Construction Specifics of a Grafton Home

All Grafton Homes are built inside our factory.  This allows our skilled craftsmen to work in a controlled environment as well as keeping our materials clean and dry.

Tour our plant and compare the Grafton Homes building process with others and see what a difference our system makes!

Our Standard Package includes the following (upgrades available):

  • Double-floor construction, glue & nailed
  • Two layers 7/16 OSB, 19/32 OSB
  • 2x8 joists 16" o.c. standard for 24' wide models
  • 2x10 joists 16" o.c. for models over 24' wide
  • Double 2x10 perimeter band
  • Four 2x10s form the center beam
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting, Flexi-Tec vinyl floorcovering in wet areas
  • Stain-resistant plush or Berber carpet

Walls:

  • 2x4 16" o.c. throughout; optional 2x6 walls
  • 1/2 sheetrock throughout, taped and prime coated off-white
  • Sheetrock glued and nailed to studs
  • 7/16" OSB sheating, glued and nailed

Floors:

  • Double-floor construction, glue and nailed
  • Two layers 7/16 OSB, 19/32 OSB
  • 2x8 joists 16" o.c. on 24' wide models
  • 2x10x16" o.c. on models over 24 ft. wide
  • Double 2x10 perimeter band
  • Four 2x10s form the center beam
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting, brand name vinyl floor covering in wet areas

Electrical & Plumbing:

  • Single-action faucets in kitchen
  • 1/2 " copper water supply lines
  • Schedule 40 pvc waste line
  • 50-gallon gas or electric hot water heater
  • Delta Faucets
  • Grounded electrical system
  • 200-amp circuit breaker panel
  • Smoke detectors-electric with battery backup
  • Ground fault circuit where required
  • Door bell at front door

Bath & Kitchen:

  • Post-formed Formica countertop
  • Kitchen Chadwood Oak cabinets by Kitchen Kompac
  • Double-bowl stainless steel sink with faucet
  • & spray
  • 18 cu.ft. frost-free refrigerator w/ice maker
  • Pot Scrubber dishwasher
  • 30" self-cleaning gas or electric range w/window door
  • Cultured marble bath countertops
  • Vanity mirror
  • Fan,heat, and light fixtures in baths
  • 14" louvered door medicine cabinet
  • One-Piece fiberglass tub/shower unit
  • Water closet
  • Towel bars/paper holder/shower rod included

Ventilation:

  • Perforated aluminum soffit
  • Continuous ridge vent

Heat & Insulation:

  • Central Heating & Air Conditioning System
  • Ceilings R-30 fiberglass with vapor barrier
  • Walls R-13 fiberglass with vapor barrier
  • Floors R-19 fiberglass with vapor barrier

Siding & Windows

  • Vinyl siding double 4" or 5" or dutch lap available
  • Anderson Narrowline High Performance Perma-Shield double-hung windows with screens
  • Aluminum fascia and vinyl soffit
  • Front shutters 

Roof & Ceiling

  • 2x6 16" o.c. roof rafters and ceiling joists on ranch and two-stories
  • 2x8x16" o.c. roof rafters and ceiling on Cape models
  • 1/2" sheet rock on ceilings, with rosebud texture
  • Vaulted ceilings optional
  • 7/16" OSB roof sheating
  • 15# felt underlay
  • 30-year architectural shingles
  • Aluminum drip edge
  • 5/12 roof pitch standard on ranch & two stories (optional pitches available)
  • 12/12 roof pitch standard on cape cods
  • Ceiling height 8' standard