Home Improvement Specifications
DATE: Date document is printed
CLIENT(S): “List full names of all property Owners as shown on the property deed”
MAILING ADDRESS: Street
Town, PA zip code
PROJECT: Very brief
The specifications outlined below combine together with Home Improvement Installment Contract (HIIC) and other documents outlined in the HIIC to form the entire agreement between the CONTRACTOR (Gehman Custom Remodeling) and the CLIENTS listed above
1) Lead Paint Preparation
2) a new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) law went into effect April 22, 2010 for the safe handling of materials that contain lead paint on all houses built before 1978. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm#requirements
3) since your house was built before 1978, prior to our beginning work on the project non-invasive XRF (X-Ray Frequency) testing will be done to determine whether or not lead is present in the painted surfaces that will be disturbed during the renovations. Testing will be completed by:
Atlantic Lead Consultants
1114 Orleans Road
Cheltenham, PA 19012
4) Atlantic Lead Consultants will issue a written report of their findings sealed by a Certified Lead Inspector . You should keep these documents in a safe place for use if / when you sell the property.
5) if lead is found to be present in any of the painted surfaces that will be disturbed a scope of work will be developed that complies with the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting law that went into effect April 22, 2010. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm#requirements
6) the scope of work will vary based upon where lead paint is found. If lead is present in all of the painted materials that are being disturbed the cost will significantly higher than if lead is found in only a few items
7) with the scope of work in hand an AWO (Additional Work Order) for the extra costs will be presented to the Clients for their signature prior to beginning work on the project
8) Preparation
9) remove and properly handle for reinstallation the following existing items:
10) one (1) list items
11) Demolition
12) remove and properly dispose of the following existing items:
13) one (1) layer of existing roof shingles
14) one (1) layer of existing drywall / plaster from all of the walls and ceilings in the name the room
15) Excavation
16) silt fence erosion control will be installed as per instructions of the local building inspector
17) hand dig list no. of piers 12" diameter x 36" deep holes for the deck piers
18) scrape the top soil from the work area and stock pile it on site to be used again on the property
19) dig 24" wide by 36"deep (below ground level) trenches around the outside walls of the addition
20) dig a Crawl Space 36” deep below ground level
21) stock pile the fill dirt on site to be used for back fill
22) provide and install a 4" perforated drain tile as a perimeter drain around the outside of the new foundation
23) backfill around the foundation walls with fill dirt from on site
24) remove and properly dispose of the extra fill dirt
25) place a minimum of 4" deep #2B 3/4" clean stone inside the foundation walls
26) rough grade top soil around the disturbed lawn area for water run off from the building
27) install a plastic sump pit basin with a lid in the floor of the Crawl Space / Basement
28) Landscaping
29) Owners are responsible to remove/relocate all trees, shrubs, bushes and plantings that they wish to save from the work site area prior to our starting work on the project. We will do our best not to damage plantings that need to remain close to the work area.
30) Contractor assumes no responsibility for the health of existing plantings
31) finish rake and seed the disturbed lawn areas with contractors grade grass seed
32) Owners are responsible for watering of the seeded areas as needed to achieve growth of the grass
33) Concrete
34) hand/site mixed concrete for the pier holes to fill them up to ground level with one (1) 5/8” diameter by 12” long anchor bolt per pier to accept post base fastener
35) 3000 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) ready mixed concrete 24" wide by 8" thick for the footings
36) AARX concrete and rebar filled R-26 expanded polystyrene foam insulation will be used for the foundation walls installed in accordance to manufacturers specifications
37) 1/2" foam radon prep expansion joint will be placed on the inside of the foundation walls
38) 3500 PSI ready mixed concrete 3" thick for the Crawl Space slab over top of a 6mil plastic vapor retarder, finished with a once (1) over rough bull float texture
39) 3500 PSI ready mixed concrete 4" thick for the Basement floor over top of a 6mil plastic vapor retarder, finished with a smooth steel trowel texture
40) 3500 PSI ready mixed concrete 4" thick for the Garage floor with 10 gauge, 6” x 6” wire mesh embedded in the concrete, over top of a 6mil plastic vapor retarder, sloped 1/8” per foot toward the overhead doors, floor finished with a smooth steel trowel texture
41) 3500 PSI ready mixed concrete 4" thick for the Porch floor with 10 gauge, 6” x 6” wire mesh embedded in the concrete, sloped 1/8” per foot away from the building for water run off, finished with a sponge float swirl texture
42) 3500 PSI ready mixed concrete 4" thick x List width wide for the side walks with 10 gauge, 6” x 6” wire mesh embedded in the concrete, finished with a sponge float swirl texture
43) Masonry
44) list no. of courses courses of 12" CMU (cement block units) will be laid on top of the footers for the basement foundation walls, the top course of block will be filled cap block
45) list no. of courses courses of 8" CMU with one (1) top course of 4" CMU on edge will be laid on top of the footers for the Garage foundation
46) 1/2” x 18” anchor bolts will be placed in the top course of block every 4-5' on center
47) parge the outside of the foundation walls below grade with one (1) coat of mortar
48) cover the outside of the foundation walls below grade with one (1) coat of clear silicone foundation coating
49) finish the outside of the foundation walls above grade with a two (2) coat mortar stucco system using a sponge float finish
50) Stucco
51) one (1) layer of #30 felt tar paper will be fastened over the exterior wall sheathing to serve as a vapor retarder
52) one (1) layer of galvanized wire lath will be fastened to the exterior wall sheathing over the tar paper
53) two (2) brown coats of cement mortar scratch coats will be applied over the galvanized wire lath
54) one (1) finish coat of stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” mortar stucco with a sponge float finish will be applied over the base scratch coat
55) Framing
56) 2" x 6" YPT (Yellow Pine Treated) wall plates fastened to the foundation wall with the foundation anchor bolts
57) 2" x 10" SPF (Spruce, Pine, Fir) floor joists 16" on center
58) Size ??? engineered wood “I” beam floor joists placed at Spacing?? on center with bracing, blocking and fastening as per manufacturer’s specifications
59) metal bridging in each joist bay
60) single (1) 1-1/4” LSL (Laminated Strand Lumber) engineered wood rim board
61) 3/4" tongue and groove fir plywood glued and nailed to the floor joists
62) Floor Height???
63) single (1) 2" x 4" SPF bottom wall plates
64) 2" x 4" SPF wall studs 16" on center
65) Wall height???
66) double (2) 2" x 4" SPF top wall plates
67) double (2) 2" x 10" SPF bearing headers over windows and doors
68) single (1) 3-1/2” x 9-1/4” PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber) engineered lumber bearing headers over windows and doors
69) 7/16" OSB (Oriented Strand Board) exterior wall sheathing
70) 2" x 6" SPF ceiling joists at 16” on center (Check Spans for sizing)
71) manufactured wood roof trusses 24" on center with a 12" cornice overhang beyond the bearing walls with bracing as specified by the manufacturer
72) metal ‘H’ clips at each plywood joint between the roof trusses
73) 2” x ??? SPF rafters 16” on center set on a ??? pitch / slope with a 12” cornice overhang beyond the bearing walls
74) one (1) hurricane clip at each rafter at its intersection with the top of the exterior wall
75) single (1) 2” x ??? SPF ridge pole
76) single (1) 1-3/4” x 9-1/2” LVL (Laminated Veneered Lumber) engineered wood ridge pole
77) 5/8" CDX fir plywood roof sheathing
78) 2" x 6" SPF rake and fascia boards
79) Decks
80) 6" x 6" YPT posts set on top of the concrete piers with one (1) Simpson Post Base #ABE66 and two (2) Simpson Post Caps, #AC6MIN, per post
81) 2" x 10" YPT ledger board fastened to the existing house with 1/2" x 5" lag bolts and flat washers staggered up and down 16" on center
82) fasteners will be galvanized nails unless stated otherwise
83) triple (3) 2" x 10" YPT beams on top of the posts to carry the outside ends of the floor joists
84) metal joist hangers on the ledger board 16" on center to carry the floor joists
85) PRESSURE TREATED (YPT) FINISH: choose YPT or PL
86) 2" x 10" YPT floor joists 16" on center
87) 2" x 12" YPT stair stringers 16” on center
88) 2" x 12" YPT box band
89) 5/4" x 6" YPT floor boards, list direction of boards in each area
90) double (2) 5/4" x 6" YPT stair treads
91) 4” x 4” YPT newel posts fastened with two (2) carriage style through bolts
92) 2” x 4” YPT bottom rail standing on edge, set at 3-1/2” from finished decking to bottom
93) 2" x 2" YPT vertical square balusters 5-1/4" on center run from bottom rail to the top rail
94) 2” x 4” YPT top rail standing on edge, set at 34-1/2” from finished deck to top
95) 2" x 6" YPT rail cap set at 36" from finished decking to top
96) POLY LUMBER (PL) FINISH: choose YPT or PL
97) Poly Lumber materials will be fastened in place with stainless steel screws unless specified otherwise
98) 2" x 10" YPT floor joists 12" on center
99) 2" x 12" YPT stair stringers 12” on center
100) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 1/2" thick PL box band
101) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 3/4” x 6” PL tongue and groove box band installed vertically
102) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 3/4" x 6" PL tongue and groove floor boards, list direction of boards in each area
103) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” double (2) 3/4" x 6" PL tongue and groove stair treads
104) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 1/2" thick PL stair risers
105) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 1/2" PL to cover YPT stair stringers
106) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 4” x 4” PL newel posts fastened with two (2) carriage style through bolts
107) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 2” x 4” PL bottom rail standing on edge, set at 3-1/2” from finished decking to bottom
108) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 2" x 2" PL vertical square balusters 5-1/4" on center run from bottom rail to the top rail
109) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 2” x 4” PL top rail standing on edge, set at 34-1/2” from finished deck to top
110) stock color “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED” 2" x 6" PL rail cap set at 36" from finished decking to top
111) Note: PL (Poly Lumber) has some unique characteristics:
112) Recycled materials - PL is made from 100% recycled plastic
113) Static electricity - upon walking over PL, you will receive a static shock when touching another person and/or metal, i.e. grille, door knob, chair, table, etc. Static electricity will dissipate over time and may not be noticeable after the first year following installation.
114) Expansion & contraction - PL moves with temperature variations, up to 1/8” per 8’ length of PL board. Openings may appear between boards in colder weather and/or waves or buckling of the PL material may be noticed in hot weather
115) Temperature – Be advised that plastic holds heat, which means that PL materials, in direct sun, may be hot to the touch
116) Roofing
117) 30 lb. felt roofing paper will be stapled to the roof sheathing
118) stock color, “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED”, CertainTeed XT25, standard three (3) tab, 25 year, fiberglass/asphalt roof shingles will be fastened to the roof sheathing with four (4) 1-1/4" galvanized roofing nails per shingle
119) stock color, “SELECTION DECISION REQUIRED”, CertainTeed Landmark, laminated, 30 year, fiberglass/asphalt, architectural, roof shingles will be fastened to the roof sheathing with four (4) 1-1/4" galvanized roofing nails per shingle
120) 36” wide self adhering ice and water shield underlayment will be installed at the eaves of the new roof area, new valleys, around the chimneys and dormers where new roofing materials are being installed, as well as the new roof areas with a pitch/ slope less than 4/12
121) #30 underlayment will be fastened to the roof sheathing with 1” cap nails 16” on center on the flat (less than 2/12 pitch / slope) roof areas
122) 36” wide #90 heat weld torch down bituminous asphalt roll roofing materials will be applied over top of the underlayment in the flat (less than 2/12 pitch / slope) roof areas
123) mill finish aluminum step, counter and valley flashing
124) white aluminum drip edge on the open roof edges where new roofing materials will be installed
125) closed shingle style valleys over top mill finish aluminum flashing
126) shingle over style continuous ridge vent on the roof peaks where new roofing material is being installed