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Listed below are our BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS - the materials and standards by which we build our homes, and our NO-HIDDEN-COST Policy. All materials and craftsmanship meet or exceed Pennslvania requirements. Our NO-HIDDEN-COST Policy insures that you, the consumer, know exactly what you're going to pay for your home BEFORE you have it built and before you spend a nickel.


BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS:

Lot Clearing / Foundation / Grading:

  • Clear trees/ brush as needed for driveway, home, grading around the home, and well & septic
  • Footer and foundation excavation
  • Slab on grade to code or CMU crawl space or basement to code
  • Insulation foundation to code
  • Exterior foundation coating up to finished grade and coat of cement parging above finished grade
  • Backfill with existing material from property
  • Grading to code. Elevations set by contractor / code
  • Up to 50’ of shale driveway with crushed stone topping. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature

Floor Construction

  • Slab and/or Joists - 1st floor - 2” x 10” 16” O.C.— Joists - 2nd floor - 2” x 10” 16” O.C. Subfloor - 3/4” 50-year T&G flooring; glued and nailed.
  • Choice of nearly 100 select vinyl floor covering. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • Over 100 Choices of select carpet. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature

Wall Construction

  • Exterior wall framing - 2” x 6” 16” O.C.
  • Exterior subsiding of 7/16’ OSB or plywood sheathing.
  • Tyvek or comparable House Wrap
  • Vinyl siding in select colors
  • Aluminum fascia in choice of select colors
  • Interior wall framing - 2” x 4” 16” O.C.
  • Interior wall covering, 1/2” drywall
  • Interior walls painted - Glidden Bone Color

Roof Construction

  • Ceiling joists 2” x 6” or 2” x 8” 16” O.C.
  • Roof rafters 2”x8” or 2”x10” or 2”x12” 16” O.C.
  • Roof sheeting OSB or plywood sheathing
  • 15 lb. asphalt paper and 1 1/2 course ice and water shield
  • Owens Corning 30-year Fiberglass Seal-Down Architect roof shingles. A Great Pocono Homes Standard Feature
  • Aluminum ridge vent and vinyl vented soffits
  • White aluminum leaders and seamless gutters

Insulation

    Exterior walls: R-21 or as/per code R-30 or R-38 as/per code
  • Slab, basements, garages insulated to code

Exterior Doors and Windows

  • Energy-Star Windows by Andersen: Silverline double hung, low-E, dual glazed, with optional grills. Window screens and hardware included. A Great Pocono Homes Standard Feature.
  • Insulated entry doors, primed, ready to paint; fiberglass or steel.
  • Interstate or comparable sliders with screens and hardware.

Plumbing

  • PEX system or equivalent as/per code. Standard! A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • PVC drains and vents to code
  • Electric 50 gal. dual element, quick recovery, water heater
  • 1 exterior frost free water spigot
  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • 1 Sump pump if required in crawl space— A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature.

Bathroom

  • 1 piece fiberglass tub/shower combination units, walk-in shower with seat, Aqua Glass or comparable corner showers
  • Choice of bathroom fixtures: brushed nickel or chrome
  • Choice of vanity with mirror.

Well and Septic

  • 200’ Well, 40’ of casing & 1/2 hp pump.
  • Up to 600 sq ft conventional elevated sand mound with 14” sand included. A Great Pocono Homes Standard Feature

Heating

  • Stone fireplace with choice of wood or gas with hearth and mantel. Gas unit includes thermostat and blower. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • Zoned baseboard heat with wall-mounted thermostats in each room – to code
  • Geo-thermal heating and cooling available on all models

Electric

  • 200 amp service and wiring to code
  • Outlet spacing as/per code
  • Light fixtures in all living areas, outside front and rear door, and in crawl space.
  • 1 Double-headed spot light
  • Exterior ground fault receptacles at each entry door
  • One ceiling fan in great room
  • Two cable TV receptacles
  • Two telephone jacks

Kitchen

  • Kitchen cabinets - choice of one dozen styles and colors.
  • Formica countertop and matching backsplash, choice of 100+ select colors. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • Stainless steel sink, standard. Stainless steel appliances available.
  • Frigidaire 30” flat-top range, choice of white, black or bone. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • Frigidaire 18 cubic foot refrigerator, choice of white, black or bone. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature
  • Frigidaire dishwasher, choice of white, black or bone. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature

Decks

  • Pressure treated lumber; standard with steps, rails, and spindles to code

Fireplace

  • Gas or wood, zero clearance fireplace with brick or stone face and limestone hearth and mantel. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature

Interior Doors & Millwork

  • Clear pine. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature

  • Flush stain grade doors in choice of select stain colors or primed 6 panel hollow-core doors.

  • Stain or paint-grade colonial trim and moldings

  • Stain or paint grade door jambs and casings

Other Features:

  • Basements, raised basements and garages are available for on any home
  • All standard plans and specifications may be changed or customized to meet your needs
  • Senior-Friendly features available for all homes, including 36" interior doorways, lever handles, rocker light switches, motion-sensor lights, carpetless rooms, security systems, ramps, walk-in showers with rails and seats, etc.
  • Due to changes in building code, differences in municipal and POA requirements, design changes, and site conditions, all specifications are at builder’s option and discretion and may change over time. These specifications are for information purposes only.

Triple Lifetime Warranty:

  • Issued upon completion of the home. A Great Pocono Homes Exclusive Feature!

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NO-HIDDEN COST POLICY: Only Available At Great Pocono Homes!

At Great Pocono Homes we pride ourselves on building you a new home at a great price without any surprises. When we sell you a home, you know all the costs involved and what you can expect to pay BEFORE you sign a contract. To that end, we disclose all costs and possible costs that may arise. While all of our home pricing represents a fixed cost, the items outlined below are costs that are not controlled by Great Pocono Homes. Most of these costs are a requirement of building codes and/or are set by state, county, municipality, property owners association, or utility, vendor, subcontractor, or other suppliers. However rare, if they do arise we do everything possible to avoid and mitigate these costs on your behalf.

Land: If you are buying land on which we will build your home, an Estimated Closing Cost Statement will be provided to you. These costs are the same as with any type of land purchase or property transfer in the State of Pennsylvania and are formalized through the settlement process. An agent will explain these costs in detail. No surprises! If you already own land and it is part of an Association, they may charge fees (usually only a few hundred dollars) to build on your lot.

Financing Costs: Any and all fees charged by financial institutions vary and are at the discretion of the lender. If you plan on financing your home, our lending agents can provide you with details.

Home Construction: Blueprints and Permits: Great Pocono Homes does not accept deposits on new construction. However, upon signing a construction agreement you will need $3,500 to cover the costs of all the required blueprints and township zoning and building permits and inspection fees. Property owners are responsible for payment of any property owner association fees, including, but not limited to applications, inspections, connections, bonding, security, road damage deposits, fines, and any other association related costs as required by the community, development, or association or code. These costs are not controlled by Great Pocono Homes and are therefore outside the fixed cost of your new home. These fees are subject to change and vary by municipality and POA.

Well Drilling; A 200’ well is included and is standard depth for each new home. Any required additional or deeper well drilling and casing, however rare, is unpredictable and therefore may involve additional cost; Or if it is determined upon drilling that a larger pump is needed, or any other water and well requirement above the usual and customary expense is determined to be necessary, as determined by Great Pocono Homes, it is a cost to be borne by the owner.

Voluntary and Other Costs: In the event that you request changes after you have accepted and signed your preliminary blueprints, rough blueprints, and final blue prints, there is a $200.00 fee per change, addition, or alteration in addition to the actual material cost of the change. This is rare, as we allow plenty of time and opportunity for review of plans and changes. Additional materials, such as requested changes and upgrades, additional courses of block on the foundation, additional excavation, additional backfill other than existing site material, culvert or additional drainage pipe, septic changes, elevated sand mounds approved for building on slopes, aerobic septic tanks, grinder pumps, additional sump pumps, silt fencing, soil stabilization, rain gardens, landscaping of any kind, dry wells, environmental requirements, storm water management, water gardens, surveys, as-built surveys, results of settling, changes to the land, and any other community requirements are at Owner expense. Paved driveways, finish grading, seeding and landscaping are not recommended until the ground has settled for a year and are at your option and expense. Snow plowing, interior furnishings such as drapes, shower curtain, rods, paper and towel holders, door stops, and other minor fixtures are the responsibility of the homeowner. All homes are cleaned for occupancy, but may require additional cleaning by the Owner. Additional telephone poles and underground utilities are not standard and are at owner’s expense. Owners are required to establish accounts in their name for utilities. Fees charged by utilities or other parties for electricity, gas tanks, gas connections, hookups, etc. for any and all utilities including, but not limited to electric service, gas fireplaces, water testing, wall heaters, phone, cable, and other services and appliances are not included and are the responsibility of the customer. Customer retains right of choice of suppliers

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