Energy & Comfort

Wisconsin Energy Star Construction Practices

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Wisconsin Energy Star Certification

(Registered Third Party Inspector)

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Green Built Home Consruction Practices

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Green Built Home Certification (Registered Inspector)

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MBA Construction Industry Quality Standards

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Complete Housewrap, Window Tape, & Drain Plain Technique

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Energy Star Approved: Windows, Doors, Furnace, 

    Hotwater Heater, Bath Fans & Appliances

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2" Foundation Insulation w/ 8" UV Protection

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Waterproof Foundation System - 15 Year Warranty

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R-50 Insulation & Vented Attic Space

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Customer Support - Sales & Staff

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General Conditions

Site Approval & Home Placement w/ Elevations

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Survey - Home Staking & Recertification

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Plan Approval 

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Plan Selections

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Permit Process & Building Inspections

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Erosion Control

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Site Conditions & Inspections

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Customer Site Visits (Post Rough / Pre Electric)

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Complete Construction & Home Cleaning

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Occupancy Permit

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Excavation - Per Site & Building Plan

Remove Top Soil (Building Pad Area)

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Tracking Pad 25' x 20'

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Sewer, Water Lateral Up to 35'

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Foundation Excavation & Backfill

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Rough Grade Per Grading Plan:

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Sub-Grade, Driveway & Entrance Sidewalk

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Foundation - Per Home & Site Plan

Concrete Walls, Sized Footings, & Post Pads

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Concrete Floors & Stoop

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Sealed Sump Crock w/ Drain Tile System

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2" R-10 Full Height Insulation w/ 8" UV Skirt

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Stone Backfill Per Plan

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Construction - Per Plan

2 x 6 Treated Sill Plate, Sealed & Anchored to Foundation

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Steel Columns & Microlam Beams

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2 x 10 Floor Joists

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Engineered Wood I Joist

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3/4 T & G Floor Sheathing - Glued & Nailed

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2 x 4 Wall w/ 1" Foam Sheathing (8')

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2 x 4 Wall w/ 1" Foam Sheathing (9' 1st Floor)

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Approved & Insulated Headers

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Complete Housewrap & Drain Plain

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Roof Trusses w/ 12" Insulated Energy Heel

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25 Year 3 Tab Shingles over 15 LB Felt

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30 Year Dimensional Shingles over 15 LB Felt

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Vented Attic Space

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Exterior - Per Plan

Aluminum Soffit & Fascia

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Vinyl Siding

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Window Wrap or Shutters - Per Plan

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Cultered Stone - Per Plan

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Aluminum Downspouts & Gutters

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Windows & Doors - Per Plan

Energy Star Approved Single Hung Windows

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Energy Star Approved Double Hung Windows

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Energy Star Approved Entrance Door

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Energy Star Approved Entrance Door w/Clad Frame 

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Steel Garage Door 

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Steel Garage Door w/ Opener (Carriage Style)

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Steel Insulated Style Garage Door w/ Opener  (Carriage Style)

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Plumbing - Per Plan

Chrome Faucets

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Brushed Chrome

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Brushed Nickel

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Fiberglass Tub Modules

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Fiberglass Tub Modules w / Shower Door

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Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink

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Cultured Marble Bathroom Tops (One Piece)

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Laundry / Washer Hook-Up

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Laundry Cabinetry w / Mustee Sink

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Frost Free Hose Bib (1)

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X (2)

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50 Gallon Electric Hot Water Heater

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50 Gallon Power Vented Gas Hot Water Heater

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Basement Bath Rough

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Sealed Sump Crock w/ Drain Tile System

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Radon Rough

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Heating & Cooling - Per Plan

Efficiency Forced Air Furnace w/ Fresh Air Intake

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High Efficiency Forced Air Furnace w/ Fresh Air Intake

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Energy Efficient Air Conditioning

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Exterior Venting: Dryer, Bath Fans & Range

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Gas Piping to Furnace

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Gas Piping to Power Vented Gas Hot Water Heater 

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Gas Piping to Stove & Dryer (110 electric)

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Supply Ducts & Returns

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Supply Ducts & Returns / Sealed

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Fireplace - Per Plan

Natural Gas Fireplace (Located on Exterior Wall)

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Electrical - Per Plan

100 Amp Service & Panel 

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200 Amp Service & Panel

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2 TV & 2 Phone Jacks

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Bedrooms w/ switched outlets 

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Bedrooms w/ Ceiling Light & Fan wire

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220 Outlet for Range & Dryer 

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Energy Star Approved Bath Fans

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Smoke Detectors: Electric w/ Battery Backup

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1 Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector

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Doorbell at Front Door 

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Exterior Receptacles at Front & Rear Door

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One Light at all Exterior Doors

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Light Fixture Package

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Can Lights - Per Plan

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Insulation - Per Plan

2" R-10 Full Height Insulation w/ 8" UV Skirt

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R-13 Fiberglass

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Insulated Exterior Sheathing

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R-14 Spray Foam @ Box Sills 

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R-50 Blown in Attic Insulation

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Drywall - Per Plan

1/2" & 5/8 Drywall Per Code

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Drywall Returns on Windows & Bypass Door Openings

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Sand Texture Finish w/ Primer Paint

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Orange Peel Texture Finish w/ Primer Paint

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Fire Rated Garage / Home Wall Seperation

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Paint & Stain - Per Plan

Primer Painted Walls

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Painted Walls & Ceilings (1 color)

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Stained or Painted Window Sills

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Front Door w/ Interior & Exterior Paint

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Exterior Paint & Caulk (Per Plan)

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Flooring - Per Plan

Vinyl

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Carpet w/ Pad

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Tile

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Wood

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Cabinetry - Per Plan

Pre-Finished Oak w/ Picture Frame Door 

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Pre-Finished Maple w/ Picture Frame Door 

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Pre-Finished Cherry w/ Picture Frame Door 

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Countertops - Per Plan

Formica Tri-Cove Laminate

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Molded Marble Tops - Bathrooms

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Interior Trim - Per Plan

Pre Finished Oaktowne Flush Interior Doors 

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Pre Finished Oaktowne Colonial Base & Casing

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Pre Finished Jeld-Wen Arched Interior Doors (White)

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Jeld-Wen 4 Panel Interior Doors (White) w/ Brush Nickel Hinge

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Colonial Base & Casing (White)

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4" Base & 3-1/4" Casing (White)

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Standard Closet Pole & Shelf

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Custom Closet Pole & Shelf

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Wood Window Sills

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Hardware - Per Plan

Polished Brass Door Knobs

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Schlage/Dexter Georgian Style Door Knobs

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Schlage Lever Style Door Handle (Brushed Nickel)

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Knob & Deadbolt Keyed for Front Door

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Polished Brass Hand Rail & Doorstops

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Brushed Nickel Hand Rail & Doorstops

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Closet Brackets & Rosettes

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Housewares - Per Plan

24 x 36 Mirrors

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24 x 36 Mirrors (Beveled Edge)

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Toilet Paper Holders & Towel Bars (Chrome)

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Toilet Paper Holders & (2) Towel Bars (Brushed Nickel)

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Appliances - Per Plan

Energy Star Dishwasher

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Vented Range Hood

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