Newport Builders' Standard Building Features

"Green" Features                                    

• Rough-in radon mitigation system                                                                                  
• sealed sump pump crock
• Ventilation for bathrooms - exhaust fans vented to the outside
• Whole house ventilation system
• Space saver micro-range hood direct vented to the exterior
• Power-vented 50 gallon water heater system
• Carbon monoxide detectors throughout per code
• Programmable set-back thermostat
• Sealed and insulated can lights
• 95+% high efficiency 13 SEER central air conditioning
• Direct vent, sealed combustion fireplace

Pre-Construction

• Design consultation
• Plan customization available
• Budget and timeline planning
• Accurate and guaranteed pricing
• Pre-construction meeting 

Excavation & Grading

• Basement excavation
• Allowance to have garage backfilled with stone to help prevent settling
• Allowance to stone driveway and sidewalk to front door
• Allowance to install silt fence and erosion control 
• Allowance to rough grade subsoil and pitch away from home

Foundation Walls & Flatwork

• Full 8' tall by 8" thick poured concrete foundation with interior brick pattern
• 2 x 6 sill plate bolts home to foundation with sill seal below to prevent drafts
• Poured concrete basement floor, garage floor and front stoop 
• Exterior and interior Form-a-Drain tile system with crock and sealed sump pump 
• Two basement windows and window wells connected to drain tile system
• 1" (R5) Dow styrofoam to cover entire 8' foundation walls 
• Aluminum skirting to cover exposed styrofoam at foundation 
• Allowance to install sewer and water

Weatherization System

• Tyvek house wrap to prevent air and water penetration 
• Flex wrap on all windows and door sills to prevent air infiltration and sill rot
• Straight flash around all windows and door penetrations
• DuPont exclusive LOW VOC caulk to seal units
• All exterior penetrations are caulked to seal building 

Windows & Doors

• Vinyl High Performance casement or single hung windows with low-e 
• Pre-finished interior jambs
• Vinyl High Performance gliding patio door with low-e
• Energy rated insulated exterior doors and garage service door with dead bolt 
• All window and door jambs are sealed and insulated with spray foam insulation

Exterior Design

• Beautiful combination of shape, texture, and color included on every mode
• Limited Lifetime dimensional shingles
• UV protected, maintenance free vinyl siding
• Aluminum fascia, soffit, and seamless gutters

Plumbing

• Two frost-proof hose bibs
• All Kohler Sterling plumbing fixtures; pressure balances, single lever faucets
• Kohler acrylic tub and shower modules
• Kohler stainless steel sink in kitchen and drop in ceramic sinks in bathrooms
• Garbage disposal
• Power-vented 50 gallon hot water heater system 
• FlowGuard gold water distribution system
• Hook-up for dryer (gas)
• Energy Efficient rated stainless steel dishwasher

Heating & Cooling 

• 95+% variable speed ECM Comfort System with Media Air Cleaner
• Programmable setback thermostat
• All ductwork balanced and sealed
• Energy Efficient direct vent fireplace with stone facing and stained wood mantle

Electrical 

• 200 amp service
• 5 TV and 2 phone jacks at locations of your choice
• Ceiling fan in master bedroom
• 220 outlet for range
• Smoke detectors on all levels and each bedroom (hardwired with battery back up)
• One carbon monoxide/smoke detector combo unit on each floor and outside sleeping areas
• Front door chime
• Two recessed lights above fireplace
• Two exterior waterproof electrical outlets
• Exterior light location at all exterior doors and two at main overhead garage door
• Installation of light fixtures
• Installed stainless steel microwave

 Flooring         

• Durable Mannington vinyl floors
• Durable Shaw soil and stain resistant 28.8oz carpet
• 10 yr assurance warranty and 5 yr texture guarantee

Cabinets & Countertops

• Mid-Continent quality Maple cabinets with flat panel staggered height and depth and crown molding design
• Soft close drawers with dovetail construction 
• Tall vanities in all bathrooms 
• High definition laminate countertops throughout 

Millwork, Doors & Hardware

• Solid pine colonial base trim and casing
• Solid pine base shoe trim at all non-carpet floors
• Fluch Maple interior doors
• Beech stair parts per plan
• Decorative wood fireplace mantle
• Schlage Georgia style door hardware
• Schlage Georgia locks keyed alike and deadbolt on front door and house to garage

Painting & Staining

• Caulk, prime and paint all exterior wood
• Interior and exterior of front door painted
• Interior walls painted in white throughout 
• Knock-down texture on interior walls 
• Square or rounded corners on interior walls

Insulation 

• Building envelope seams foam sealed according to Focus on Energy standards
• R-13 Fiberglass GREENGUARD wall insulation 
• 1" Dow styrofoam (R-5) on exterior walls
• R-19.5 total exterior wall
• R-19.8 closed cell spray foam insulation in box sills
• R-50 blown in attic insulation

Newport Builders Assurance Plan 

• 1 year complete in-house, customer service program
• Freedom check points at 3 months and 1 year after occupation
• 2 year foundation warranty
• 10 year Comfort System and materials - 1 year service agreement