Distinctive Features & Standard
Specifications
After careful thought and research to determine what consumers want in their homes, our team compiled products, features and amenities that we truly feel
you will enjoy for years to come.  We are hesitant to call our basic plans, well ... “basic".  
Tuscany homes have numerous features, products and amenities
that are of exceptional quality and value that will no doubt create a home that you will be proud to own.  We believe our homes will provide you with an
ambiance of tranquil living at its very best.

COMMUNITY

  • Conveniently located near downtown Crawfordville
  • Planned community with coordinated Tuscan exterior decor
  • Community sidewalk and landscaped storm water facility
  • Beautiful neighborhood sign and landscaped entrance
  • Municipal water
  • Talquin underground electric with street lamps
  • City Sewer
  • Comcast cable
  • Stubbed for irrigated homesites using community water well
  • Distinctive matching dual mailboxes provided by builder
  • 25 foot setback from front and rear property lines
  • 8 foot setback on both sides of home
  • 2-10 Home Warranty provided by Builder
  • Pre-settlement walk-through inspection prior to closing

SITE PREPARATION

  • Clear and rough grade area for home and utilities
  • Builder’s discretion to remove trees as required for construction of residences
  • Finish grade for positive drainage

FOUNDATION

  • Monolithic slab, minimum 3 ½” thick, 3,000 PSI, vapor barrier under entire home
  • Bora Care Termite treatment and one-year termite bond
  • Garage slab sloped toward garage door for easier cleaning and positive drainage
  • Sand finish stucco foundation wall

FRAMING

  • Pre-engineered roof trusses
  • Exterior and interior walls have 2x4 studs 16” on center
  • 7/16” O.S.B. or approved roof sheathing with steel plyclips
  • 7/16” O.S.B. or approved structural sheathing on all exterior walls
  • Blocking for window treatment

EXTERIOR FINISH

  • James Hardie beaded lap siding on sides and rear
  • Choose from four exterior and interior color schemes
  • Vinyl vented soffit and aluminum fascia for low maintenance
  • Hip roof on all exterior rear elevations
  • Low maintenance Craftsman-style tapered fiberglass front porch columns assuring no rotting or decay
  • Broom finish concrete walkway from front entry porch to driveway
  • 16’ wide broom finish concrete driveway
  • 6’ privacy fence across rear property line
  • Concealed trash bin with 4’ privacy fence with 3 x 6 concrete pad

ENERGY PACKAGE

  • R-13 fiberglass insulation in all exterior conditioned walls
  • R-30 blown fiberglass insulation in ceilings
  • R-30 knee walls adjacent to attic space
  • Tape and seal all windows to minimize air infiltration
  • Air infiltration barrier (building wrap) on all exterior walls
  • Caulking and foaming at all exterior wall penetrations
  • Sill gaskets under all exterior walls to guard against air infiltration and insects

WINDOWS & DOORS

  • 8’ Designer front entry door
  • 8’ Interior French doors on models with sunrooms
  • Bi-hinged closet doors (no bi-fold doors)
  • Insulated windows with white frames per plan
  • French doors and transoms over select interior doors for added light and openness
  • Center-hinged French doors with transoms above
  • Fiberglass screens on all operable windows
  • Custom built 1x6 routed pine window sills with 445 painted casing beneath
  • Fully cased windows in dining room
  • Designer handle set with deadbolt on front door
  • Brass door hinges
  • Single cylinder deadbolts on all exterior doors
  • All entry locks and deadbolts keyed alike

ROOFING

  • 30 year Architectural Fiberglass Weathered Wood self-sealing shingles over 30 lb felt
  • Roof flashing where necessary
  • Shingle over ridge vents and/or off ridge vents for attic ventilation
  • Vinyl coated aluminum eave metal for low maintenance
  • Peel and stick valley material insures water shedding

PLUMBING

  • Moen single lever chrome kitchen faucet with handheld sprayer
  • Luxury shower recessed in slab with soap dish and towel bar
  • Designer Moen chrome kitchen and bathroom lavatory faucets and trim with matching bath accessories
  • Kohler cast iron tub in hall bath with Tuscan ceramic tile surround to 7’ above finish floor
  • Chrome bypass clear shower door in master bathroom
  • Elongated Kohler toilets, model K3520
  • 50 gallon electric water heater  
  • Four hose bibs (outdoor faucets) for convenient outdoor water use
  • Air chambers at most fixtures to encourage a quiet plumbing system
  • Plumbing stacks to rear and side roof elevations for added curb appeal
  • Icemaker line with remote shut-off
  • Washer/dryer hookups
  • Main water service shut-off at meter

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

  • Energy efficient heat pump with minimum 13 SEER rating
  • Stylish digital thermostat
  • Whole house media air filter for cleaner air and lower maintenance – no more changing air filters monthly
  • Balanced return air in each bedroom and main living area
  • Adjustable aluminum grills

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

  • Brushed Nickel lighting and ceiling fan finishes
  • Extensive use of recessed lighting
  • 6 bulb chandelier in foyer
  • Pendant lights over kitchen bar
  • Ceiling fans in family room, master bedroom and rear porch
  • Décor light switches
  • Coach lights on each side of the garage door
  • Flood light at front and rear of home
  • Switched outlet on planter shelf
  • CATV telephone wiring in kitchen, family room and bedrooms       
  • T.V. pre-wire in family room and all bedrooms     
  • Electric smoke detectors with battery backup
  • Pre-wired for security alarm system
  • Light and switch in attic storage area
  • Waterproof exterior electrical outlets  
  • 200 amp electrical service panel

WALL HEIGHTS AND INTERIOR FINISHES

  • Interior ceilings 10’ with varied ceiling details in family room, dining room and master bedroom
  • Architectural arches and plant shelves in master and hall baths
  • Tray ceilings in foyer, family room and master bedroom
  • Crown moulding in foyer
  • Knock-down finish on walls and ceilings
  • Planter shelves with dimensional edging
  • Walk-in closet in master bedroom
  • Round corner bead at corners and windows to coordinate with the style of the home  
  • 1/2” gypsum on walls and 1/2” high density gypsum on ceilings

CABINETS AND VANITIES

  • Variety of cabinet styles and finishes from which to choose
  • Oversized pullout drawer in base cabinet
  • Lazy Susan in kitchen for added storage
  • Double stainless steel sink in kitchen
  • China sinks in baths
  • Pantry with 5-stack tight mesh shelves
  • Varied heights of kitchen cabinets with crown moulding
  • Bead board on cabinet bar back
  • Bathroom vanities 36” high

CERAMIC TILE

  • Tuscan ceramic tile floors in foyer, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room
  • Recessed luxury shower in master bathroom with Tuscan Ceramic tile to 7’ above floor  
  • Tuscan slip resistant 2”x2” ceramic tile shower floor
  • Signature Tuscan ceramic deco tile in each home
  • Choice from three styles of interior doors; Cheyenne (Craftsman style with arch top), Three Panel or Traditional Six Panel
  • Tall, 5 ¼” painted baseboards (#618 paint grade) throughout home
  • Wide, 3 ¼” painted casing (#445 paint grade) throughout home including two fully cased windows in dining room
  • Kwikset Maximum Security satin nickel lever door handles, Tuscan style
  • Chrome bathroom accessory package including towel bar and paper holder in each bathroom
  • Pull down attic stairs in garage with light in attic for storage

PAINT

  • Sherwin Williams premium interior and exterior paint grade products
  • Four designer interior and exterior color schemes from which to choose
  • Sheetrock walls primed and finished with Promar 200 flat latex paint   
  • Interior woodwork primed and finished with two coats of Promar 200 semi-gloss latex paint
  • Hardie siding factory primed, finished with two coats of Super Paint Satin Series with mildew inhibitor
  • Exterior caulk is 1100A 55-year siliconized with Zinsser Bullseye 123 primer

APPLIANCES

  • General Electric appliance package includes:
  • Self-cleaning black 36” freestanding electric range with radiant top
  • Microwave hood with turntable over stove
  • Energy efficient dishwasher with E-Star rating
  • Garbage disposal

GARAGE DOOR

  • Sectional steel garage door with Designer glass panels for light and beauty
  • 1/2 HP garage door opener with two remotes
  • Exterior keypad for emergency entry

MIRRORS AND SHELVING

  • Tuscan style framed mirrors over bath vanities
  • Vinyl coated, ventilated closet shelves
  • Five-stack of tight mesh shelves in pantry
  • Shelf above washer and dryer

FLOORING

  • Tuscan Ceramic tile floors in foyer, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room
  • Stain resistant carpet with 6lb rebond 7/16” pad in main living area, related hallways, and bedrooms

LANDSCAPING

  • Fully landscaped home sites using centipede sod and various flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
  • Fine grade yard with swales where needed for water control


    PERSONAL OPTIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The Distinctive Features and Standard Specifications for Tuscany Trace Homes showcase many amenities and upgrades not normally available at a base price.  We also offer
affordable
Personal Home Options allowing you to personalize your home, allowing you to personalize your home.   Additional options include screen or sun room conversion, an
alternate bathroom option with jetted garden tub and separate shower, freestanding electric fireplace, oil rubbed bronze finish packages, laminate and engineered flooring products,
wood closet shelves and many more.   The Model Home has many of these personal options on display for your consideration.  Your
Tuscany Trace sales associate will be more than
happy to review these with you in detail.  

Manufacturers will sometimes discontinue items used in home construction.  When these items are no longer readily available, comparable items will be selected at the discretion of
the Builder.  Construction materials may vary due to industry circumstances.

Tuscan and Designer are Trademarks for the Distinctive Features and Specifications for Tuscany Trace Homes.
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Call
Daryl McLaughlin
(850) 524-0264
or
Morris Brown
(850) 509-3632