• Block: Typical 13 Courses Modular Block for a Finished Basement Height of 8' 6"
• Drain Tile: Outside to daylight and inside to the sump basket and pump
• Plywood: 3/4" Sub floor ~ for flat seams and less abrasion on the carpet pad
• Engineered I Floor Joists: We use the B.C.I 500 Series for less deflection (bounce)
• Bracerite 1/2" wall sheathing: Adds additional insulation and unlike oriented strand board it has the capacity to breath and transfer moisture bock out of the wall cavity
• Roof Framing: Engineered roof trusses, 15/32" roof sheathing & 2 x 6 sub-fascia
• Ceiling Heights: 2 Story ~ 9' Main and 8' Upper Level
• Rambler ~ 9' 4 ½" Main and 11' Living Room (typical)
• Garage: Walls and Ceiling sheet rocked and taped, walls are insulated

• Insulation: Walls R-19, Ceilings R-44, Basement walls R-11 & Frost Wall R-10
• Garage Walls R-11
• Windows: Marvin Integrity Low E and argon filled thermo pane
• Water Heater: Rheem 50 Gallon direct vent gas water heater (optional 75 gal popular)
• Air-to-Air Exchanger: Van E System
• Furnace: 92% efficient Trane BTU sized by house square footage
• Air Conditioner: Trane 13 Seer 3 to 5 ton depending on the house size
• House Wrap: Windows are caulked, taped and taped again once the house is wrapped with an air infiltration barrier

• Block: Rock Faced in the exposed outside areas
• Siding: Wolverine 4" Lap Vinyl (usually on 3 sides for that no maintenance lifestyle)
• Siding Options: Stucco, Shakes (Vinyl or Cedar), Hardy Plank, Cedar or Brick
• Stone: Many styles and manufacturers to choose from
• Soffit and Fascia: Steel with a wood grain appearance
• Porch and Soffit: Vinyl bead board ~ looks like 2" painted tongue and groove
• Front Elevation Rake Detail: Full two feet in depth for a unique front elevation
• Porch Columns and Rails: Cedar
• Exterior Decks: 2 x 6 Cedar Decking clip fastened so no screws show
• Roofing: Timberline 30 Year Raised shingles
• Windows: Marvin Integrity, Fiberglass outside to weather and wood interiors to beautify
• Driveway: Asphalt
• Front Porch and Sidewalk: Cement

• Millwork: Oak Princeton but our flat maple is a great looking upgrade
• Stair Rails: Oak is typical depending upon the owner's preference
• Cabinetry: Quality cabinetry by Dura Supreme (out of Howard Lake, MN), flat panel
• Countertops: Laminate is standard but upgrades to Solid Surface available
• Solid Surface Options: Granite, Silestone, Cambria, Corian and Ceramic
• Paint: Typically flat (Sherwin Williams) throughout but enamel and eggshell are popular
• Bath Fans: Nothing but the Panasonic Quiet Fan for our customers
• Carpet and Vinyl: With a generous allowance professionally decorated to your style
• Plumbing and Fixtures: Using Kohler and Delta as our typical standards,
• Ceramic: With a typical selection allowance of $3.50 with many options
• Fireplaces: Kozy Heat is standard with many choices from Fireside Corner
• Phone Jacks: included in all bedrooms, den/office and kitchen
• TV Jacks: included in all bedrooms, great room and den

• 10 Year Structural (Guards against any structural defects)
• 2 Year Mechanical (Any Plumbing, Heating or Electrical defects)
• 1 Year Workmanship (Cosmetic or finish defects)
Note: Our Electrical labor now has a 5-Year unconditional warranty by the union
• Windows: Marvin Integrity manufacturer warranty
10 Year limited warranty on frame, sash and hardware
20 Year insulated glass warranty
• Shingles: G.A.F. Timberline 30 Year prorated manufacturer warranty
10 Year installers warranty
• Siding: Wolverine lifetime warranty
(non-prorated, non-transferable)
• Driveway: 3 Year installers warranty from Driveway Design
• Appliances: 1 Year manufacturer's warranty from Whirlpool
• Hardware: Titan Kwikset lifetime finish warranty

• Plumbing Fixtures: Usually done off one of our models (medium to top shelf)
• Lighting Allowance: $2,000 (Typically we include a lot of recessed lights in the base electrical package, so the number of light fixtures you need are decreased)
• Paint Changes: 4 Colors Standard, Dark colors or Additional colors $150.00 extra
• Appliances: $2,500 Includes Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave and Dishwasher
• Carpet and Vinyl: $32.00 per yard

• Landscaping
• Sprinkler System
• Water Softener
• Gutters and Downspouts
• Washer and Dryer
• Low Voltage (internet wiring, sound system, security system, central vacuum)
• Insulation for garage ceiling if it's going to be heated

Many of these features are above and beyond what you find listed as "standard" in other homes. These features are included in your home package price and are geared towards the middle to upper price range. So, when you are choosing the amenities for your home, you are usually covered under the allowance given and will not see many up charges added to the base price of your home.

At Steven Horne Homes, it has been our philosophy to build a limited number of custom homes per year. This allows Steve to be involved in every aspect of your building project, and we take pride in creating a well built home. Being on site to answer questions that the sub-contractors have and to monitor the daily progress helps ensure your home is built with the quality you expect. We welcome homeowner input throughout the building process, and want to make sure you are completely satisfied with your dream home.