Description
As the classic, gable-end, white farmhouse with a full-length farmer’s porch, the Appledore draws from its local roots for inspiration. This design acknowledges the growing desire for primary suites on the first floor and has the potential for expansion on the second floor.
Details
- Floor-to-ceiling height – 8’-0” – 9′-0″
- Roof pitch – 12:12
- Foundation insulation – R-20 minimum, for below grade conditions. Minimum of crawl space required for modular assemblies
- Walls – typical double stud assembly, zip sheathing – all seams taped – R-40
- Roof – loose fill or dense pack cellulose + foam, depending on attic conditioning for an R-60 assembly
- Windows – Triplepane Casements or Tilt and Turn windows
- Exterior Doors – Insulated with triple-lock system, typical
Mechanicals
- Air source heatpump heating and cooling
- ERV systems
- Panasonic WhisperGreen bath fans
- Under 300cmf hood for range
- HeatPump Hot Water Heater
Finishes
Typically installed in factory:
- Kitchen and bath cabinetry and fixtures, windows and interior trim, interior doors and trim
Typically installed on-site:
- Floors, kitchen countertops, siding, specialty fixtures, tile, any finishes outside of building footprint (decks, porches, etc)
Appliances
- All Appliances selected by client
- Standard size appliances
Flow
Step 1
- Sign BBH contract + deposit
- Outline calendar for project
Step 2
- Design, pricing, finishes meetings
- Scope of work document for the particular project
- Excavation | Siting | Connections | Utilities Assessment | Septic Rating | Panel Size/Loads
- Finalize finish choices
Step 3 (Builder present)
- Construction contract signed with builder and factory deposit made
- Dates set for estimated competition
- Build schedule and payment schedule defined
- Deposit goes into the factory to initiate build/ordering
- Final selections submitted with deposit
Step 4 (Site work)
- Excavation of utility trenches
- Digging/setting of piers
- Mounting of beam
- Septic and/or well if needed
Delivery
- Home Delivered and Remainder Paid To Builder
Finish Out
- Buildout/completion of decks
- Soffits at gable ends
- Connections to utilities
- Finishing touches
Move in!
