List of Standard Components in a Grand Forks Homes, Inc. House in Congressional 1 and 2
(As gathered gathered from Grand Forks Homes, Inc. by 1ST Realty, 772-1000, as of 5/31/98)
All Components meet or exceed the requirements of the Universal Building Code!
All lots (available in different total square footages) were high and dry during the Flood of 1997
Sidewalks, driveway from street up to the garage, and front entrance steps are of at least poured concrete
Two trees; fine graded dirt in yard, and at least seeded lawn (yards on 6th Ave No. are being sodded)
Poured foundation
4 inch perforated drain tile; also sump pit, sump pump and radon piping
Floor joists; 2x10s, or open webbed wood floor trusses
2x6 exterior framing with 5&1/2 inch fiberglass insulation, R-19
Truss rafters over house itself, 2 foot on center
OSB exterior sheeting for walls and roofing, in some cases plywood roofing
R-38 fiberglass attic insulation - blown in, and/or rolled
Wind barrier behind siding (i.e., Tyvek or similar wrapping product)
Vinyl siding, at least 44 ml
Metal or vinyl soffits, metal facia
At least 20 year fiberglass/asphalt shingles
Double attached garage with one overhead car door
Double paned low-e windows with maintenance-free exterior jams
Poly interior vapor barrier
Metal, insulated exterior doors
92% efficient (+) gas forced air furnace and a 52 gallon electric water heater;
or an 80% efficient (+) gas forced air furnace and a 40 gallon gas water heater
Copper interior wiring; 200 amp electrical service with 40 circuits breaker panel
Adequate light fixtures
Phone and cable TV to liveable rooms in finished level(s), except diningroom, bathroom(s) & utility room
Hardwired smoke detector with battery backup
Front doorbell
Copper water lines and plastic waste lines
Rough-in for bathroom in lowest finishable level
Wire and switch for buyers disposal
Main bath; one piece fiberglass bath bay, laminated vanity top and oak faced cabinet, wall mirror, and vent fan
Recirculating stove vent
Formica type of kitchen countertops
Oak faced kitchen cabinets
Solid oak casing and baseboard
Carpet and vinyl flooring
All infrastructure special assessments for the local streets, storm sewers, street lights, water lines, waste lines, and sidewalk are included in the price! Thus no special assessments will show up on your 1998 county tax statement! (Note, some minor specials are anticipated when the city paves North 55th St. at some future date.)
Note: This information has been gathered from and provided by Grand Forks Homes, Inc.
It is not a guarantee, there are bound to be rare exceptions to this list. Each buyer is urged to confirm to their satisfaction, through their agent at 1ST Realty, that the house they are choosing has the above mentioned components.
The staff at 1ST Realty is the catalyst and did the research for this list. From the beginning we have been a noted leader in providing information about this Grand Forks Homes, Inc. project to prospective buyers. Be sure to call on us for all the latest information at (701) 772-1000