Augusta Pines Toscana

Exterior   Interior   Energy Efficiency   Home Technology  

EXTERIOR

• Energy Star® Builder - Exceeding Minimum Requirements on Every Home – We Test ALL Homes, not just 1 out of 10 as Many other Builders do!
• Brick has Custom Detail on All Front Elevations and First Floor Per Plan
• Covered Patios Per Plan
• High Roof-Pitch with 25-Year, Limited Warranty, Fire Retardant Fiberglass Composition Roof Shingles
• Quality Double-Paned, Low-E, Windows with White Frames Per Plan
• Raised Panel Mahogany Front Door with Insulated, Leaded Glass
• Exterior Doors have Nickel Hardware with Deadbolt Lock
• Exterior Doors have Steel Kick-Guard for Added Strength
• Cut Stone Address Plaque
• Structurally Engineered Post-Tension Slabs with 10 Year Warranty through 2-10 Home Buyer’s Warranty Company
• Fir Studs Approximately 16" on Center (other Builders use Yellow Pine which is more Susceptible to Shrinkage & Warping)
• Polysealant around Windows, Doors and Base Plates for Added Insulation
• Foil-Covered Roof Decking Provides Additional Energy Efficiency
• Hardiplank® Trim Around Windows and Fascia (other Builders use Wood Trim which is Susceptible to Warping and Dry-Rot)
• Continuous Vented Hardi Soffits on Sides and Rear of Home as Required Promoting Better Attic Ventilation
• Hardiplank® Fiber-Cement Siding with Manufacturer's 50 Year Warranty
• Framing and Foundation Certified by Engineer and Inspected by Third Party
• Partial Gutters with Downspouts Per Plan
• 2-3 Exterior Hose Bibs Per Plan
• Landscape with Sodded Lawn in Front and Sides
• All-Weather GFI Outlets
• Cooper Tubing with Soldered Joints above Slab
• Four-Step Orientation Program and Pre-Construction meeting with Construction Manager Regarding Details of Building your New Home

INTERIOR

• Entry with Ceramic Tile and Granite Inserts
• Direct Vent Gas Log Fireplace with ON/OFF Switch per plan Log Fireplace Per Plan
• Beautiful Kitchens Include:
  • 42” Quality Crafted Cabinetry with Maple Wood Doors
  • Natural and Solid Granite Kitchen Countertops with Ceramic Tile Backsplash and Granite Inserts (counters not tiled granite)
  • Standard Appliances are Whirlpool® Stainless Steel
  • Built-In Microwave and Cooktop with Vent Hood or Downdraft Per Plan
  • Whirlpool®, Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven-Stainless Steel
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning "Convection" Oven
  • Whirlpool®, Multi-Cycle Quiet Dishwasher
  • Double Stainless Steel Sink with Sprayer
  • 1/3 Horsepower Garbage Disposal
  • Ice-Maker Connection
  • Large Walk-In Storage Pantry Per Plan
  • Raised Breakfast Bar per Plan with Granite Countertops
• Butler's Pantry with Wine Rack and Stemware Holder and Glass Cabinet Doors Per Plan
• Maple Wood Doors in Secondary Baths
• 9 to 12-Foot Ceilings Per Plan on First Floor
• Sculptured/Rounded Corners on Walls in First Floor Traffic Areas
• Laundry Room with Gas and Electric Hookup for Full-Size Washer/Dryer
• Up to 18” Ceramic Tile in Kitchen, Breakfast, Entry, ALL BATHS, Powder Bath, and Laundry Rooms(Laundry has Tile in some Plans)
• Grand Master Suite with Walk-In Closet Per Plan
• Master Bath with Custom Features
  • Double-Sink Vanity with Full Mirror and Moen® Brand Faucets with Nickel Finish
  • Cultured-Marbled Vanity Tops
  • Elongated Commode
  • Separate Glass Shower Enclosure
  • Glass Block Shower Enclosure Per Plan
  • 5 to 6 Foot, Jacuzzil® Brand Bath Tub with Jets Per Plan
• Upgraded Tiled Shower Floors (NO PLASTIC PANS)
• Chrome Toilet Levers (NO PLASTIC LEVERS)
• Family, Dining, Study/Living Rooms have Cased Windows with Fluted Moulding Per Plan
• Crown Moulding in Living/Study, Dinning, Master Bedroom, and Single-Story Family Rooms
• Ambient Cove Lighting in Dining Room and Master Bedroom Ceiling Per Plan
• Nickel Door Hardware Throughout
• Stain-Resistant Nylon Carpet with ½" Pad
• Insulated Recessed Lighting Per Plan
• White Decora, Rocker Light Switches
• Smoke Detectors in All Bedrooms
• Attached 2-3 Car Garage Dry-Walled, Painted and Pre-Wired for Auto Door Opener
• Amana® 1 or 2 High Efficiency 14 SEER Air Conditioner(s) per plan with Programmable Thermostat
• Amana® 1 or 2 High Efficiency Gas Furnace Per Plan
• 52” Ceiling Fan with Nickel Motor and Rosewood Blades in Family, Master Bedroom and Game Room Per Plan; Other Bedrooms Blocked and Wired for Fan
• Moen® Brand Faucets with Nickel Finish and Elongated Commodes in Powder and Master Baths
• Cased Archways with Detailed Fluted Moulding in Foyer, Living, and Family Areas

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• ENERGY STAR® Builder-Exceeding Minimum Requirements on Every Home
• Foil-Covered Roof Decking for Additional Energy Efficiency
• Energy Shield Radiant Barrier Exterior Sheathing
• Quality Double-Paned, Low-E, Windows with White Frames
• R-6 Flexible Duct Work, Fully Sealed and Strapped at Most Connections
• R-30 Batt/Blown Insulation in Ceiling
• R-15 Insulation in Walls Plus Insulated Sheathing in Brick Wall
• R-22 Batt Insulation on Sloped Ceilings
• Continuous Vented Hardi Soffits on Sides and Rear of Home Promoting Better Attic Ventilation
• Amana® High Efficiency 14 SEER Air Conditioner(s)Per Plan
• Amana® High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace(s)Per Plan
• Energy-Saving 40 to 50 Gallon Natural Gas Water(s) Heater Per Plan
• Programmable Thermostat for Cost-Saving Measures
• Raised Panel Mahogany Front Door with Insulated Leaded Glass
• Polysealant around Windows, Doors and Base Plates for Added Insulation
• Laundry Room with Gas and Electric Hookup
• Direct Vent Gas Log Fireplace Per Plan with ON/OFF Switch

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

• Category 5 Wiring for Telephone (4 Locations)
• Multimedia Ports Consisting of Dual-Quad Shielded RG6 and Single CAT 5 Wire (4 Locations)
• Optional Home Office includes Extra Phone Jacks and Outlets
• Alarm System with Keypad (Sensors on 1st Floor Only)
• 7.1 Surround Sound Pre-Wire in One Room of House