1. Heavy-duty steel I-beam frame with rigid crossmembers and multiple outriggers thoroughly coated for corrosion resistance and lag bolted to floors.

2. Solid 2"x6" or 2"x8" floor construction with with transverse floor joist 16" O.C. provides an extra strong foundation for your home.

3. Thick Fiberglass insulated blanket in basement area and batts between perimeter joists keep floors warmer in winter and cooler in summer... Plus entire underside of floor is sealed with a one piece moisture fighting bottom board providing additional protection and energy savings.

4. Sturdy sub-flooring is glued and mechanically fastened to floor joist yielding a strong and quiet floor system.

5. Fashionable carpet with easy care anti-soil and static protected fiber... over thick "long wear" carpet pad.

6. Durable vinyl floor covering with double wear layer for greater scuff and wear resistance.

7. Sturdy structural graded 2"x6" studs 16" O.C. in all exterior walls (except First Edition series).

8. Attractive heavy sound-deadening gypsum (drywall) walls... either painted or vinyl covered.

9. Tested and engineered truss type rafter system with metal gussets... 3rd party tested to exceed regional, structural strength standards for wind and snow load requirements.

10. Warranted fiberglass roof shingles over moisture resistant asphalt impregnated underlayment and sturdy decking for extra weather protection.

11. Thick blown insulation blankets entire roof cavity, eliminating voids around vents, light fixtures, roof jacks and framing preventing heat loss... plus a sprayed vapor barrier ceiling for comfort and humidity control.

12. Full thickness energy saving fiberglass insulation in all exterior walls with a continuos vapor barrier... insuring lower heating and cooling costs and humidity control.

13. Northwest Exclusive - Superior designed in-floor loop duct heating and cooling system provides balanced air flow throughout entire home.

14. Appealing sound-deadening gypsum (drywall) textured ceiling securely fastened with foam seal eliminating uneven dimples created by nails. Vaulted ceilings throughout for extra spaciousness (except Signature series).

15. Dual glazed windows and insulated exterior doors are carefully caulked to help insure money-saving energy efficiency.

16. Warranted painted hardboard residential siding fully sealed for weather resistance.

17. Custom cabinet system - fully lined overhead cabinets with sturdy designed doors. Base cabinets include smooth operating kitchen drawers with residential glide system

18. Nationally known, brand name refigerator, range, furnace, and water heater; for reliability, safety, and service throughout the entire U.S.

19. 200 Amp circuit breaker electric service, convenient and easily activated, utilizing UL listed heavy-duty three wire copper wiring system with ground fault circuit protection in each bathroom and exterior recept. System "safety tested" to 1080 volts... over 9 times the normal 110 volts.

20. For your added safety, smoke detectors protect each sleeping area.

21. Superior design plumbing system. Non-corrosive water lines in floor cavity for weather protection.

Specifications and materials may vary by series, and are subject to change without notice due to an ongoing product improvement program - see your housing consultant to verify standard equipment of specific models.

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Energy-efficient options:

Look for the Super Good Cents and Natural Choice labels. You'll get an added layer of quality control in the design and construction of your home - even after you move in.

• State approved plans for consistent energy efficient quality
• State inspections of quality control in the plant
• State support on-site for energy-efficiency features continue when you move in

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