THESE CLASSIC HOMES ARE OFFERED IN TWO DIFFERNT SPECIFICATION AS ALWAYS WITH THE AMERICAN COUNTY CLASSICS FEATURES/SPECIFICATION AS LISTED BELOW OR OUR NEW AMERICAN VALUE SERIES SPECIFICATIONS/FEATURES (check out the link for new features)

BASEMENT-FOUNDATION & CONCRETE

  • PA Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) foundations 8’-0” high.
  • More information on ICF foundation- see www.buildblock.com
  • PA ICF foundations 4’-0” high on Bi-level and Splits.
  • VA- 8” x 8’-0” poured concrete foundations.
  • VA- 8” x 4’-0” poured concrete foundations on Bi-level and Splits..
  • WV, DE & MD 12 COURSE 10" block in Ranchers, 2 Story & Cape Cod homes.
  • WV, DE & MD 4 COURSE 8" block on Bi-level and Splits.
  • WV, DE & MD Bi-level & Split-level homes, knee wall and block - to 96".
  • Foundation coating with 30 years mfg warranty.
  • Anchor straps or bolts on sill plates.
  • Footers & 4 courses block under all Porches, Stoops, Patios and Garages.
  • Outside concrete on porches, stoops and patios reinforced with steel rods.
  • Concrete in attached garages reinforced with steel rods.
  • Garage concrete dropped 1 course of block below framing.

FRAMING, ROOFING & SIDING

  • Full width Sill plates - 2x8/10/12 pressure treated pine on Ranchers, Cape Cod and 2-Story homes.
  • Bi-level & Split-level homes, sill plate sized according to knee wall stud.
  • Engineered Beam with steel posts.2 x 10 Floor Joists 16" on center.
  • 2 x 6 Studs 16" on center exterior walls.
  • 2 x 10 Floor Joists 16" on center.
  • Double top plates on all bearing walls
  • 7/16” OSB sheathing on exterior wall.
  • House Wrap Weatherization System.
  • Pre-engineered truss roof system (most models).
  • 3/4" T & G Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold 50 yr warranty subfloor- glued & nailed.
  • Framing Lumber-Kiln Dried Whitewoods.
  • All framing material & sizes to meet local code.
  • GAF/ELK Timberline Architectural shingles with LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty.
  • MASTIC Ovation Vinyl siding 0.042 thickness- VIP Limited Lifetime Warranty.
  • Brick or Stone veneer on models where shown.
  • Vented Aluminum or vinyl soffit and fascia.
  • Seamless aluminum gutters.

WINDOWS & DOORS

  • Vinyl Double Hung Low-E Tilt Windows w/Grilles.
  • Screens on all operating windows.
  • Skylights on models as shown.
  • Shutters (Louver/Panel) on windows - front of home as shown.
  • Vinyl Patio Doors on models as shown.
  • Exterior Insulated Steel Doors.
  • Steel insulated Garage doors where shown.
  • Garage door openers on all garage doors.
  • 6 Panel Colonial Masonite interior doors.
  • Vinyl Exterior Porch posts, railings & balusters. (Structural grade posts when required.)

INSULATION & INTERIOR WALL COVERING

  • Sill sealer between sill plates and block.
  • R-38 Ceiling insulation (vaulted ceilings-R-30).
  • R-19 Sidewall insulation.
  • R-48 Basement walls ICF Foundations PA (Reference; BuildBlock spec’s).
  • Or R-19 Basement ceiling insulation (VA, DE, and MD).
  • 1/2" Drywall, glued and hung with screws.
  • 5/8” Drywall ceilings glued and hung with screws.
  • Vapor barrier on exterior walls (no drywall glue).
  • Walls Painted - 1 coat primer & 1 coat flat.

ELECTRIC & PLUMBING

  • HEAT PUMPS (includes Air Conditioning).
  • G/E Smooth Top 30" Self Cleaning Electric Range.
  • G/E Microwave.
  • G/E Dishwasher.
  • Icemaker Hook-up included.
  • Electric dryer hookup with vent to outside.
  • 3 - Outside GFI receptacles.
  • 2 Telephone & 2 TV Jacks.
  • COMPUTER outlet (phone line & recpt).
  • Smoke detectors wired direct on each floor and all bedrooms.
  • Door chimes front and back.
  • 200 AMP electric service with breakers - all wiring inspected by Fire Underwriters.
  • Exhaust fans vented to exterior in all bathrooms.
  • Ceiling paddle fans where shown on plans.
  • Complete lighting fixture package (Brushed nickel finish).
  • 8” deep Double bowl stainless steel sink.
  • Moen single lever faucet w/spray on Kitchen sink.
  • Moen Brushed Nickel finish vanity, shower, and tub faucets.
  • Pedestal sink in powder rooms.
  • 1-piece fiberglass tubs.
  • PEX Crosslink PolyEthylene water supply lines.
  • 50-gallon quick recovery electric water heater.
  • Washer hookup.
  • Frost-free outside spigots, front and back.

INTERIOR TRIM, CABINETS & FLOORING

  • HomeCrest hardwood kitchen cabinets fronts– Wide selection in standard line plus Three Optional Upgrades.
  • Kitchens feature easy reach corner cabinets and wall cabinet above refrigerator.
  • White Raised Panel Bath Cabinets with Wallettes.
  • Cultured Marble vanity tops in bathrooms.
  • Laminate counter tops w/back splash in Kitchen.
  • Vinyl-coated metal shelving in all closets.
  • Colonial trim-FJ-pine, painted to match walls.
  • Vinyl floor covering by Mannington.
  • Hardwood Handrails.
  • Plush wall-to-wall stain resistant nylon carpet with 5 year manufacturers warranty.
  • 10 Year RWC Warranty (12 year in PA) - Manufacturers warranty where applicable.
  • Home professionally cleaned -- prior to occupancy.