Mid-Atlantic Building Systems, Inc.

Housing Solutions for Quality Builders

 

Standard Material Specifications

 These specifications cover materials used in our Fairfax, Fairfield, Springfield, Lexington, Middleton, Jamestown, Liberty, and Huntington series of homes and do not necessarily apply to any other series that may be offered.

Floor System

q       Joists-16” OC 2x10 joist for 28’ units, 2x8 joists for 24’ units

q       Bands-Double #2 SYP 2x10

q       Subfloor- ¾ T&G OSB glued and nailed

q       Underlayment- ¼” Luan plywood at vinyl areas

q       Second floor systems have Open web joist floor trusses to facilitate plumbing runs

Wall System

q       Shoe-2x4

q       Plate and Double Plate-2x4

q       Studding-2x6 SPF at 24” OC exterior walls; 2x4 at 16" OC load bearing interior and 2x4 at 24" OC non-load bearing interior walls.

q       Headers-dbl 2x10 #2 SYP (some spans dictate the use of steel flitch plate in headers)

q       Blocking- 2x4 for cabinet areas or special requirements

q       Wall Sheathing-7/16’ OSB exterior walls including marriage walls

q       Wall height- 8’1 1/2”

Roof System

q       Roof Trusses- prefabricated at 24” OC

q       Roof Pitch - 6/12, Cape plans 12/12

q       Roof Sheathing- 7/16” OSB with plyclips

q       Felt- 15#

q       Roofing- 25 year fiberglass Tamco or equal

q       Roof Vents-Vent-A-Ridge type with nail over roof shingles

Insulation

q       Attic-R30 blown cellulose

q       Walls-R19 batts

Drywall

q       Sheetrock-1/2” glued to studs and trusses

q       Finish-ceilings and walls smooth finish with primer paint applied, closets finished

Floor Coverings

q       Congoleum Armorbright® vinyl or equal

Interior Doors and Trim

q       Doors-Six panel molded hardboard pre-hung with three hinges, primed

q       Baseboard- 3 ¼” primed

q       Crown Mould- 2 5/8” primed

q       Window Trim-casing with stool and apron, primed

q       Closet Shelving-ventilated vinyl coated Closet Maid or equal

Plumbing and Bath

q       Water supply - Tuffpex 160 PSI

q       Drain waste and vent piping- PVC stubbed thru floor/roof

q       Washer and Icemaker hookups

q       Master water cutoff valve

q      American Standard single lever chrome faucets

q       Fiberglass tub/shower

q      Elongated commode

q       Water Heater-40 gallon Low Boy style shipped loose

q       Vent Fan - Broan or equal 70 CFM, lighted

q       48” or above vanity has a 42” x 48” mirror and a 48” strip light, and a vanity less than 48” has a medicine cabinet with a 24” strip light

Electrical and Fixtures

q       Wiring - per National Electrical Code

q       Electrical Panel-200 Amp with 1 ¼” conduit through floor

q       White switches and receptacles

q       Fixtures-All rooms wired for and supplied with overhead light fixtures, two eave floodlights, two doorbell buttons

q       Exterior Receptacles-One front and one rear GFI

q       Range Hood - Broan or equal White recirculating hood vent

q       Range, dryer, and washer receptacles installed

Cabinetry and Tops

q       Aristokraft Oakland series flat panel stained kitchen and vanity cabinets, square or Roman Arch

q       Tops-Wilson Art or equal postformed at kitchen

q       Cultured marble lav tops in all baths

Hardware

q       Entry Locks - EZ Set or equal polished brass

q       Interior Locks - EZ Set or equal polished brass  

q       Door Bumpers - Baseboard mount spring type with rubber cushion or adjustable hinge pin type

Exterior Doors and Windows

q       Front Entry-Six panel steel pre-hung

q       Side or Rear entry-Half- lite two panel steel pre-hung

q       Windows- all vinyl single hung, DP-50, no grills , fiberglass screen, Low-E glass

Exterior Siding and Trim

q       Siding - Certainteed  Double 5 or Dutch lap vinyl

q       Trim - Corner posts, j-channel, f-channel, fascia cover - vinyl

q       Soffit - vented vinyl eaves, solid vinyl rake overhangs

q       Shutters - Louvered or panel vinyl shutters at front windows or per plan

q       Fixture block - Vinyl mounting block for exterior receptacles and light fixtures

q       Overhangs - 12” Eave and rake, 6” on optional dormers

 

Material specifications are per available supplies with existing approved vendors. We reserve the right to change material types and/or brands as dictated by market wide availability.

     7/11/03