2007 Standard Nelson Homes Specifications

FLOOR SYSTEM
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Beam

3 or 4 ply 2 x 10 #2 & btr spruce or as required by design, supplied in random lengths.
 
 
Engineered beam or lintel material required by design will be supplied as LVL (laminated veneer lumber). (http://www.lpcorp.com/lpstructuralproducts/lplvl/lplvl.aspx)

Joists

11 7/8" LPI 20 series joist spaced at 16" OC. Filler material supplied for between girders and hanger backers. (http://www.lpcorp.com/lpstructuralproducts/lpijoists/lpijoists.aspx) Joists supplied full length where possible and are designed to be cut on site over the beam/bearing. 14” deep
 
 
Nelson Floor Truss System is standard on some models as required by design.

Hangers

Floor system hangers and hanger nails supplied. (http://www.strongtie.com)

Rim Board

1 ¼” LVL rimboard perpendicular to ‘I’ joists. (http://www.lpcorp.com/lpstructuralproducts/lprimboard/products/rimboardlvl.aspx) For floor truss application 3/4” osb rimboard is supplied.

End Walls In Floors

End walls parallel to joists are manufactured with 2 x 6 #2 & BTR kiln dried spruce studs @ 24" o.c. with 7/16" oriented strand board sheathing.

Subfloor

19/32” T & G oriented strand board. (http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ourbusinesses/buildingproducts/structurwood/)

Subfloor Adhesive

Supplied in large tubes. (http://www.taccint.com/UploadedDocuments/410490645documents.pdf)
WALL SYSTEM
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Panels

2 x 6 #2 & BTR kiln dried spruce studs @ 16" o.c. with 7/16" oriented strand board sheathing, manufactured in sections with all openings framed. Second top plate supplied to be site applied. Wall sheathing is fastened with 16 gauge 2” long sheathing staples. Typical header is 2 ply 2x10 #2 & BTR.

Air Barrier

Housewrap air barrier. (http://www.typarhousewrap.com/) Tape to seal joints is included.

Partitions

2 x 4 #2 & BTR kiln dried spruce studs @ 16" o.c. with all openings framed. Second top plate supplied to be site applied. No poly supplied between top plates.

Blocking

Drape blocking, drywall backing, and temporary bracing.
ROOF SYSTEM
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Trusses

Manufactured by Nelson Homes from dry spruce and spaced 24" o.c. Generally 24" overhang, see plans for details.

Gables

Manufactured in two sections, framed with spruce studs spaced 24" o.c. and sheathed to match wall sheathing thickness.

Ladders

Precut in factory and supplied as a knockdown to be assembled on site in sections to form gable overhang, ladder rungs spaced at 24" OC. Generally 24" overhang, see plans for details.

Roof Sheathing

7/16" oriented strand board roof sheathing in 4 x 8 sheets.

Hardware

All required hangers (http://www.strongtie.com), hanger nails, ply clips. The only framing nails included in the package are 5 LB of 2 ¼” and 10 LB of 3 ½” framing nails supplied for temporary bracing.

Roof Flashing

Prefinished metal eave, ladder, and step flashings.

Roof Vents

Plastic square top roof vents.(http://www.duraflo.com/roofing/roofingvents.htm#)

Soffit & Fascia

Prefinished aluminum vented 4-panel soffit. Prefinished aluminum fascia 6”,8”, or 10” as per plan. Includes colored aluminum nails.

Fascia Backer

#2 & btr dry spruce 2 x 6, 2x8, or 2x10 as per plan. Minimum length of 14'0.

Shingles

Harmony 35 year class ‘A’ double-layer laminate fiberglass shingles c/w eave and valley protection, 15 lb felt to the entire roof, and tab cement. (Click for More Information)
WINDOWS
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  CWD - Ambassador Series (Picture, casement, awning as per plan). White vinyl windows come with triple weather stripping, self-storing screens and has a roto-gear operator. Glass is double glazed sealed insulating unit. The venting casement and awning style are complete with multi-point locking hardware. Windows are tempered where required. Grids/Grilles are NOT included. (http://www.cwdwindows.com/products.htm) Vinyl drip cap and white caulking supplied.
EXTERIOR DOORS
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  C.W.D. units come ready to install – prefinished metal cladding on all wood jamb with prefinished metal brickmould and aluminum sill over wood subsill. Door is embossed 6 panel, primed insulated steel 1-3/4" thick "R" value of R13.5 and with weather stripping installed. Front door has peep hole and all doors come complete with ball design passage set and deadbolt finished in choice of brass or 26Dchrome finish. Prefinished metal jamb is White. Glass inserts are not included. GARDEN DOOR – Included in selected models as per plan. Complete with white screen, ball design lockset, deadbolt, and check chain. Grids/Grilles are NOT included. (http://www.cwdwindows.com/products.htm)
SIDING
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Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding in double 4.5 dutchlap profile c/w trim accessories. (http://www.royalbuildingproducts.com/products/siding/royalcrest/index.html)
Siding Trim
Electrical outlet and light box trims as per plan. Corner posts, J-trim, undersill, and starter strip.

INSULATION

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Wall
2 x 6 Walls: Fiberglas Friction Fit, Value R20. (http://www.owenscorning.com)
Ceiling

R40 Ceiling. Cardboard baffles included.

  • one layer fiberglass friction fit R12 and one layer fiberglass friction fit R28.
  • one layer fiberglass friction fit, value R28.

For sloping flat roof trusses, one layer R35 Fiberglas friction fit.

Floors
R28 Fiberglass friction fit (cantilevered areas, or floor above garage)
Vapor Barrier
6 mil U.V.I. polyethylene supplied for exterior walls only.
Caulking
Vapour barrier sealant in large tubes. (http://www.lepage.ca/products/subcategory.asp?CatID=22&SubID=108)

DRYWALL & ACCESSORIES

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  1/2" standard sheetrock for walls and 5/8” type ‘X’ sheetrock for ceilings, tape, cornerbead, joint cement, screws and nails. Round o/s corner bead c/w transition base. 1/2" Aqua board for behind tubs and showers. (http://www.westroc.com)

INTERIOR FINISH

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Primed

Includes primed embossed textured or smooth door in varies styles to choose from. (http://www.masonite.com/DEMO/template3.asp?df_id=MPANEL) Primed knock down reversible jamb, predrilled and mortised for 3-hinges, ball style lockset to all baths, ball style passage set to all other swing doors. Passage/lock sets come with choice of brass or 26Dchrome finish. (http://www.weiserlock.ca/wei-eng/index.htm) Closet doors are a bifold (or as per plan) with embossed panel to match doors. Bifolds come with half jamb and casing material.

Casing to be primed 2-1/4" (FJ pine) 356 profile and baseboard to be 3 ¼” (FJ pine) 3140 profile. (http://www.mouldingandmillwork.com/pdfs/Prairie_Profile_Guide.pdf)

Shelving & Hardware
Single prefinished 5/8" MDF shelf in white with vinyl wrap metal closet rod and hardware. Linen closets have 5 shelves and broom closet a single shelf. (http://www.create-a-shelf.com)
Interior Stairs
All interior stairs are manufactured with oriented strand board treads and risers and are ready to install with necessary handrails and brackets. Stringers are 2 x 10 select #2 grade spruce. Landings, if required, are manufactured ready to install (angled/irregular landings built on site with material supplied).
Interior Railings
May be included on some models – see blueprints for clarification. All materials paint grade to be finished on site, choice of fluted or colonial.
Small Hardware
Handrail brackets and door stops are your choice of brass or chrome. (finish nails not included). Attic access is also included.

GARAGES

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May be included on some models. Garage interior finish may be included on some models due to design requirements. If the garage finish is included, the ceiling insulation will be R20, and wall insulation will be R12. For standard models see information pages for clarification.

2 x 4 #2 & BTR kiln dried spruce studs @ 16” o.c. with 7/16” oriented strand board sheathing applied horzontally, manufactured in sections with all openings framed. #2 & BTR spruce single bottom & double top plate.

Garage Overhead Door

Where applicable, Thermogard II insulated embossed panels with deep woodgrain texture and the low maintenance and durability of corrosive resistant prepainted galvanized steel. 4 sectional door c/w hardware and weatherstrip. Designer glass door lites are not included. White metal clad door jambs are included with garage doors. (http://www.creativedoor.com/products/product_description.cfm?prod=16)
COLUMNS
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May be Included on some models - see blueprints for clarification.

3 Ply 2x6 spruce post, as per plan (finish by owner).

 
 

 

All Nelson Homes Orders will follow the above specifications. All changes must be listed on the Options Form. Materials supplied conform to the UBC but may not meet specific design requirement codes in certain States or local building jurisdictions.

 

 

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