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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
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