1st Floor 12 inch thick Masonry (FLEXCRETE) R40 Stucco inside/outside, MOLD and TERMITE resistant. Fire proved. Lasts for Generations. Energy and maintenance savings.

2nd Floor 10 inch thick Masonry (FLEXCRETE) R36 same as above. Click to learn more about Flexcrete.

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6 inch thick, 2x6 wood framed with 1/2 inch OSB sheeting, waterproof paper, 1 inch thick Styrofoam, chicken wire and stucco, not mold resistant and not fire proved, bound for repairs over the years and with insulation a R Value of Max 26. Sheetrock on the inside.

SUB FLOOR: 

1 1/8 thick solid VERSUS 3/4 thick

INSULATION: 

Ceiling R38 Formaldehyde free interior walls for sound prove R19/ R11 and Floor R19 Formaldehyde free.

VERSUS

Ceiling R30 Fiberglass and the rest as well Fiberglass not Fonnaldehyde free or blown in insulation with fire retardant (Formaldehyde).

WINDOWS: 

All Windows are low E and tinted

VERSUS

Only the south side facing in most cases

HEATING/COOLING:

High efficiency 2 systems, due to R Factor in exterior walls will turn on only on very cold or hot conditions, Energy savings. (Downstairs rarely turned on during last summer) Thermostat activated roof exhaust fan to extract hot air from ceiling at second floor.

Standard 2 split systems due to R factor in walls and low E tinted windows higher energy bills.

PAINT:

All Paint, exterior and interior when applied low emission, when cured no emission.

VERSUS

In most cases standard paints with emission on the inside and Elastomeric paints on the outside.

CABINETS:

All boxes are sealed plywood, solid wood face frames and doors. Drawers are dovetail and wood construction with self-closing slides

VERSUS

In most cases Particleboard boxes with melamine, real wood draw and door fronts with regular slides, no dovetail construction.

APPLIANCES:

Choice of build in or free standing GE Refrigerator 42inch, (incl. in house, but not installed for your preference). All GE Monogram are Energy Star rated.

VERSUS

Not Energy Star rated.

FLOORING:

Throughout wood or natural Stone.

VERSUS

Carpets in Bedrooms and sometimes Living Rooms

BALCONY:

Large natural stone covered floor, with all hook ups for an outdoor BBQ. Dinning area, covered with beam construction for sun protection and energy savings.

VERSUS

In most cases not covered fully and not that size

DOWNSTAIRS: 

one large guest room with seating area or an entertainment room, second bedroom, all have their on covered Porch and separate entry.

HOT WATER HEATER: 

Tankless commercial size 230 gal./hr. continuous hot water flow, turns only on when hot water faucet is turned on.

VERSUS

50 or 75 gal Tank Water Heater, which is on all the time. Limited hot water supply and energy consuming.

WATER SOFTENER:

Large capacity with Potassium rather than salt (will not kill house plants or harm animals. It's actually beneficial. (outdoor plants sprinkler system is bypassed).

VERSUS

Small capacity and salt operated.

WALK-IN CLOSET:

(Master Bedroom): Layout to the specs of Buyer with an allowance of $3,200