EXCLUSIVE FEATURES FOR CUSTOM HOMES IN THE CANYONS AT GRANITE PARK

THE CANYONS DISTINGUISHING FEATURES*
Our homes are all inclusive packages. The price includes everything needed to build your dream home. These items include topography map, custom design, all permits, architectural committee representation, independent engineering, soil testing, hydrology study (if appropriate), computer drafted plans, and quality home construction with a substantial landscaping allowance. Also, all specific contract allowances are at builder’s cost allowing you the option of adding to these items without any builder mark-up.

Our “Eco-Comfort™” Homes in The Canyons incorporate the latest building science to produce high quality homes with a tight thermal building envelope. TheseEnergy Star rated homes provide supreme comfort, energy savings, safety, and durability. We always use 2x6 framing at exterior walls to allow for maximum insulation and all of our ductwork is carefully sealed to meet an air leakage standard of 3% or less. This is a tough standard and not one commonly attained in residential construction. This is a smart choice because it makes the most sense to conserve expensive, conditioned air. Tight ductwork also provides more balanced pressures in the home and reduces the amount of unhealthy air drawn into the conditioned space from the crawl or attic space. Our windows are extremely efficient and all of our insulation is inspected for content and quality of installation. We also foam insulate around all windows, exterior doors and utility penetrations.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN FEATURES

Site Oriented Custom Design on 1-ft Interval Site Measured Topographical Map with Computer Drafted Plans
Full Structural Analysis by a Licensed Independent Engineer
Soil Testing On All Sites and Hydrology Study Where Appropriate
Open Floor Plans with High and/or Vaulted Ceilings
Abundance of Glass and Wall Corners Strategically Placed to Capture & Maximize Views
Radon Gas Mitigation Provisions & Post Construction Verification with Short-term Test

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Two Coat Silica Sand Hand Troweled Stucco Finish with Cultured Stone Accents
Tyvek Brand House Wrap
Windows & Door Frames Sealed With Moisture Guard Flashing
Concrete Tile Roofs with Fully Mortared Hips & Ridges
O’Hagin Roof Vents
6” Seamless Aluminum Gutters
Energy Star Rated High Quality (Sierra Pacific Brand) Wood Frame Windows with lo-e glass, Aluminum Exterior Cladding with Fold-Down Hardware
High Quality Energy Star Rated Solar Tubes
Substantial Landscaping Allowance with Underground Irrigation Valve & Timer (professional architectural design available)
Elastomeric or Acrylic Paint on Stucco Models. Stained Exterior Wood Accents
All Exterior Decking Screwed Down
Concrete Paver Flatwork
Covered Entry and Patio with Concrete Pavers or Covered Deck with Cedar or Composite (Trex or Geo Deck Brand) Deck Boards & Powder Coated Iron Railing
2x6 Exterior Framing & 2x6 Top Cords on Trusses
Minimum 10” Thick Footings
Quiet Floor System with Engineered I-Beam Floor Joists With OSB Decking Screwed Down (Sub Floor Homes)
Below Grade Masonry Walls Water Proofed with Rubber Polymer to Protect Crawlspaces
All Concrete Work Steel Reinforced

GENERAL INTERIOR FEATURES
4x8 or 6x8 Front Door for Easy Access & Distinguished Appearance
Stain Grade Interior Pine Doors and Trim (alder & hickory also available)
Appropriate Interior Walls Insulated For Sound
Emtek Brand Designer Entry & Interior Hardware with Choice of Finish
Customized Ceramic Tile Counters and Surrounds in Baths & Utility Room
Upgraded Flooring Allowances in Majority of Livable Areas (oak hardwood and premium ceramic tile). Substantial Carpet Allowance in Bedrooms
Ceramic Tile Flooring in Foyer, Baths, Kitchen, Dining, & Utility Room
Rounded Drywall Corners & All Drywall Boards Screwed to Framing
Custom Drywall Arches, Pot Shelves, & Niches
Master Closet Custom Shelving
Variety of Large Fireplace Styles with Accented Hearths & Large Wood Mantle
8’ High Interior Doors at Selected Locations or Throughout
Extra High and/or Coffered and Coved Ceilings
Entertainment Center with Customer Specified Dimensions
Substantial Appliance, Light Fixture, Flooring, Countertop, & Landscaping Allowances at Builder Cost. Additions to Specific Allowances May be Added at Builder Cost

ELECTRICAL/WIRING/PLUMBING
Re-circulating Hot Water System (comfort feature)
Large Kohler Cast Iron or 18-gauge Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
Stainless Steel Drop-in Laundry Sink
High Quality Sink Basket Strainers
Upgraded Plumbing Fixtures. The Canyons Standard is Kohler including Santec 8” Spread Faucets with Choice of Oil-rubbed Bronze or Brushed Nickel
Upgraded ISE Brand ¾hp Disposal
Structured Wiring Including Dedicated Low Voltage Box with RG-6/Cat-5 Low Voltage Wiring (allows up to 5 phone lines)
Computer, Satellite, and Other Specialized Wiring & Low Voltage Features
Surround Sound Wiring (wiring for 6 speakers from entertainment center)
Security System or Pre-wire
Recessed Lighting in Kitchen, Over Fireplace, and Tubs & Showers
Built-in Switched Niche Lights
Hard Wired Smoke Detectors w/ Battery Back-up
Decora Brand (Rocker) Electrical Switches & Slide Dimmers
Under Cabinet Lighting Switched
Gas Plumbing and Wiring to Accommodate Both Gas or Electric Range
Gas Plumbing for BBQ and Dryer
Brass Floor Outlet & Two Weather Proof Exterior Outlets
Malibu Light Outlet & Switch
Wiring for Two Ceiling Fans
Four Frost-Free Hose Bibs

GARAGE FEATURES
Extra Large Garage, RV Bay, or Workshop Area with Textured Drywall and Baseboard Trim (optional 3 to 4 car or RV bay)
Fully Insulated Garage Door(s) with Lift Master Brand Quiet Belt-drive Motor and Two Automatic Openers
Threshold Turndown and Internal Concrete Expansion Joints for Easy Cleaning

KITCHEN FEATURES
Venting to Outside for Range or Micro Hood
36” inch Tall Upper Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Raised Panel Cabinetry with Choice of Alder, Hickory or Oak Wood
Refrigerator End Panel & Full-Depth Refrigerator Space and Upper Cabinet
Substantial Full Edge Granite or Quartz Stone Counter Allowance for Kitchen
Ceramic Tile Flooring

BATH FEATURES
Kohler Brand Elongated Highline (comfort height) Toilets with Slow Close Lids
Kohler Brand Cast Iron Tubs with a 6-ft Jetted Jacuzzi Brand Tub in Master
Extra Large Master Bath Shower Including Glass Block & Walk-in Styles
Shower Doors With Heavy Grade Tempered Glass & Choice of Frame Color
36” High Master Vanities (32” for secondary vanities)
Custom Raised Panel Cabinetry with Choice of Hickory, Oak or Alder Wood
Ceramic Tile Flooring, Countertops, and Bath/Shower Surrounds
Large Master Tiled Shower with Seat & Soap Niche

WARRANTIES
2-Year Comprehensive Customer Service Policy & 10-Year Structural Warranty
Manufacturers Warranties Apply on all Appliances & Fixtures

Sun Pine “Eco Comfort”™ Homes

The term “green” as applied to residential design and construction has become an overused and confusing description. Probably the best definition of a green home is one that can be produced and continue to be operated over the long term without adversely affecting the environment or compromising future generations. Generally green building guidelines cover six interrelated principles: optimizing the building site, minimizing energy and resource use, conserving and protecting water, using environmentally sustainable products, enhancing indoor air quality, and optimizing maintenance. There is a lot of “green washing” among today’s builders and homeowners. Merely claiming that a home is green because it has bamboo flooring and natural paint, despite a leaky duct system can be misleading. We feel that the most important principle of green design and construction is producing a home that is highly energy efficient and then having it independently tested to prove its performance. Such high performance homes have the lowest environmental footprint and will have the added benefits of health, comfort, and durability.

Also, because of increasing energy costs, global warming, and a greater need to conserve natural resources, it is both conscionable and economically wise to incorporate energy conservation features in a home. When you factor the savings in increasing energy costs over time, these features are good investments and are an asset for resale. A good start is selecting to build a Sun Pine Eco-Comfort™ Home. These homes have many energy efficient features and are Energy Star certified by an independent rater-- E3 Energy. This means that the homewill significantly exceed the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code and will be approximately 30% more efficient than the typical new home built in our market.

This package is standard on all homes built in The Canyons at Granite Park. Because of the point of diminishing returns, many of these items are a much better choice than just adding more insulation. Improperly installed insulation even in one small area creates a much higher energy loss than having less insulation that’s installed properly. With all of our homes, we make sure that you get the insulation you pay for and that it is installed correctly with minimal voids, compression, and misalignment. Our Energy Star rated “Eco Comfort” Homes include the following features:

Tightly Constructed Thermal Envelope
Tyvek Brand House Wrap with all Seams Taped. This Product Blocks Air & Water Infiltration But Still Allows Water Vapor Diffusion
Insulation Properly Installed With Minimal Voids, Compression, & Misalignment
R-38 Blown Cellulose Ceiling Insulation, R-19 Damp Blown Cellulose in Exterior Walls (actual R-value higher with stucco homes due to insulating lath) & R-19 Fiberglass Batts Over Crawl Spaces
95% Efficient Sealed Combustion Two Stage Heating System. 14 SEER Air-Conditioning with Variable Speed Blower
Full Mastic Sealed Ducts & Plenums. (sealed & tested to 3% or less leakage)
HVAC System Sized Properly by Manual J & D Calculations
Electronic Programmable Thermostats
Energy Star Rated Nutone Bath Fans
High Performance Wood Windows with very low U-values and Solar Heat Gain
High Quality Energy Star Rated Solar Tubes Replacing Conventional Skylights
Rim Joists Insulated with R-19 Fiberglass Batts
R-6 Insulated Duct Work
Foam Sealing Around Attic Penetrations, Windows and Exterior Doors
Hot Water Pipes Insulted
Sill Sealer Installed Under Borate Pressure Treated Sill Plates
Minimally Disruptive Site Preparation Work
Sustainable Certified Lumber & Wood Windows
One Site Grinding of Scrape Lumber for Mulch
Perimeter Insulation of Concrete Slab with 2” of Styrofoam (R-10)
Sealed Combustion High Efficiency 65-gallon Gas Water Heater (.66 energy factor rating or Large Capacity Tankless Water Heater
Built-in Controlled Ventilation System with Heat Recovery & HEPA Filtration Features Adjusted for Recommended Fresh Air Exchange
Make-up Air Control (provides slight positive pressure, reducing drafts & dust infiltration when exhaust fans are used)
Air and Insulation Tight Recessed Lights (ICAT rated)
Cross Laminated Sealed Vapor Barrier in Crawl Space
Central 5” Pleated Media Air Filters (better mechanical filtration & avoids filter changes at the air return grills)
Native or Drought Resistant Landscape Plants
Thermal Bypass Inspection, Duct System (Duct Blaster) and Thermal Envelope (Blower Door) Testing for Duct Leakage & Home Air Tightness Verification
Extra HVAC Returns or Jump Ducts to Ensure Balanced Indoor Pressures
Assistance in Sourcing Green Building Products and Furnishings
Federal Energy Star Certification

Optional Upgrades (Partial List)
Radiant In-floor Heating System
Sealed Combustion (direct vent) Gas Fireplace
Built-in Humidifier (comfort option)
Recessed Windows and/or Exposed Headers
Other Premium Flooring Choices (other hardwoods, bamboo, slate, cork, wool carpet and marble)
Exposed Beam & Paneled Ceilings
Beam Brand Central Vacuum System or Pre-wire
Built-in Nutone Brand Ironing Board
Residential Fire Sprinkler System
Extra Sound Wiring & Other Low Voltage Features
Steam Shower Unit
Kitchen Water Filter or Reverse Osmosis System
Custom Painting & Finishes
Additional Ceiling Fan Outlets
Insulated Garage Walls & Ceiling (required for sprinkler system)
Sustainable (SFI certified) Pau-Lope Brazilian Hardwood Decking
Epoxy Paint Garage Coating
Built-in Pet Door & Enclosed Run
Cedar Garage Doors (required on some homes in The Canyons)
Built-in Exterior Water Features
Wine Cellars Including Natural Rock Wall Type with Paver Stone Floors
400-Amp Electrical Service (common on many Granite Park homes)
Interior Design Assistance

Other Energy Efficient & “Green Options”
Cathedralized Foam Insulation (makes attic semi-conditioned space)
Ice Stone Brand (recycled glass & concrete) or Paper Stone Brand Counter Tops
Sustainable Bamboo, Cork, Recycled Nylon or Wool Carpet, & Linoleum Flooring
Trane Brand “Clean Effects” Electrostatic Air Filter System
Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Stains & Paints. Low VOC (no urea formaldehyde) MDF Board Shelving and Cabinet Boxes (chemical sensitivity option)
Central Attic Fan with Remote Control (for quick evening hour cool down)
80-Gallon Solar Hot Water Heater with Electric Back-up
High SEER Rating Air Conditioning (15 SEER & higher)
Grid-Tied Solar Electric System
Rain Water Harvesting System
Additional Green Certifications Including NAHB, Environments for Living and Energy Star Indoor Air Plus Package

* Our distinguishing features are standard on all homes built in The Canyons. However we reserve the option to modify or reduce this list for specific contracts where a customer has negotiated more restricted features to reduce costs and subsequent contract price. Individual contract specifications should be referenced.

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