1930 Amberley Ct., Lake Forest, IL 60045 Office: (224) 436-0395 Cell: (303) 619-9523

Specification Document

1205 Acorn Trail Lake Forest, IL 60045

We are pleased to provide this new custom European Country Estate construction

located at 1205 Acorn Trail, Lake Forest, IL. These specifications are based on the design and construction documents prepared by RM Swanson Architects. All items listed are considered inclusive in the sale price unless otherwise noted. Allowance items listed on last page __________________________________________________________________

** Denotes a line item containing a material allowance 1) General Conditions • Site Fencing • Site Erosion Control • Soil and Concrete Testing • Equipment rentals • Dumpster service • Portable Toilets • Site supervision • General construction cleaning • Misc. Materials 2) Excavation and Asphalt • Excavate for proposed home and haul away excess spoils • Cut and excavate proposed driveway to install & compact 4” of 3” stone base • Install all sewer and storm piping and catch basins per engineering drawings • Excavate for new water and gas connections per engineering drawings • Install 6” of #8 gravel compacted base over 3” stone • Provide a 1 1/2” binder course of asphalt and a 2” surface course of asphalt

3) Concrete • Provide minimum 10” thick foundation walls and 12” x 20” footings with interior and

exterior drain tile to double sump pit • Basement slab areas to be minimum 3,500 psi of 4” wire reinforced concrete over

granular base with visqueen moisture barrier • 16” x 16” x 12” concrete piers for structural steel columns • Paver stoops and steps to have concrete bases with expansion joints at frost walls • Garage floors to be minimum 3,500 psi of 4” wire reinforced concrete over granular

base with visqueen moisture barrier 4) Masonry and Stucco • Brick and stone veneered facade with hand troweled textured stucco ** • Brick and stone veneered chimneys with cast concrete transitions and clay flue caps • 4” limestone window sills tapered with drip edge channel • All brick and stone to contain weeps and caulked control joints 5) Structural Steel • ANSI Standard column and beam structural steel system in basement on concrete piers

and anchored with (4) J-bolts at each column base plate 6) Carpentry and Millwork • 6” exterior wall construction with 1/2” CDX sheathing and Tyvek exterior house wrap

and R-19 insulation • 3/4” tongue and groove flooring underlayment glued and nailed at each floor joist • 4” interior wall construction with fire caulking, fire blocking, and R-13 insulation • Installation of cabinets, doors, windows, casements, trims, crown moulding and exterior

fascias** • Custom crafted wood beam entry, screened porch, and veranda pergola** • Kitchen and Butler Pantry: Custom wood cabinets with 41” upper cabinets and 1 1/4”

granite countertops ** • Bathrooms: Custom wood cabinets with 1 1/4” granite countertops** 7) Roofing, Gutters, and Insulation • Provide polymer slate roof over #30 felt with ice and water shield at all eaves and

valleys and snow guards at all eaves above door ways** • Provide 6” round copper gutters with copper downspouts tied into city storm sewer • Provide copper roofing and flashings at valleys, bay windows, and window awnings per

plan.

• Dormer flat roof areas and counter flashings to be tin or standing seam metal • Install modified roofing membrane minimum 6” each side at all door opening

thresholds • Install R-19 in all exterior walls, R-13 in all interior walls, R-30 in garage ceiling, and

R-38 blown in insulation in all attic areas • Spray foam all door and window rough openings 8) Doors and Windows • Exterior custom solid core entry, side, and French doors** • Low-E/ SDL windows with dual pane insulated glass, fold down handles, and

removable screens** • Install carriage style wood veneer faced aluminum insulated garage doors with

overhead openers and (1) keypad entry** • 7’ Interior solid core raised panel designer doors with Baldwin brushed nickel

hardware** 9) Drywall, Painting, and Flooring • Wall areas to be 5/8” type x drywall glued and screwed with taped seams, sanded

smooth and ready for paint • Walls to have (1) coat of primer and (2) coats of Benjamin Moore finish paint • Millwork to be (1) coat factory primed or primed in field with (2) coats finish paint • All stained millwork to be minimum 200 grit sanded smooth with (2) coats stain and

poly finish • Exterior fascia’s and trims to have (1) coat of exterior grade primer and (2) coats of

exterior grade finish paint. • Exterior stained trim and beams to have (2) coats of exterior grade Cabot or equal stain • Hardwood flooring in common areas, Carpet in bedrooms, Tile in restrooms and

laundry room** 10) Appliances** • Kitchen: 48” Viking Gas Range, Kitchen-Aid Refrigerator, Miele Dishwasher, and GE

“profile” Microwave - All stainless steel finishes • Laundry - LG front loaded 4.5 cu ft washer and dryer - All stainless steel finishes 11) HVAC • 80,000 BTU 13 SEER 96% high efficiency furnace and condensers** • Central air conditioning with humidifier • System distribution, balance, and controlled by (2) Smart thermostats

• High efficiency FAR-Infrared floor heat system in Master bathroom floor controlled by touch-screen dual regulated class A GFCI thermostat

• Kitchen hood, dryer venting, and 80-100 cfm restroom exhaust fans directly to outdoors 12) Electrical, Low Voltage, and Security • Provide new electrical service with 400 AMP home panel and UL listed breakers • Provide distribution, switches, and outlets per plan and code • Provide Category 5 data port in each room • CO2/Smoke combo detectors in all bedrooms wired back to fire alarm/ security panel

with battery backup. • Wiring for media and sound** • Wiring for exterior security cameras** 13) Plumbing and Fire Suppression • Provide new 1 1/4” copper water service • Provide new gas service connection • (2) 75- Gal high efficiency Smart hot water heaters** • Type L copper water line distribution with hot water recirculating pump. • Gas piping distribution to appliances, furnaces, hot water heaters, and exterior gas grill • Fire Sprinkler system throughout home and wired into fire alarm/ security panel Final Cleaning** • Provide (2) professional cleaning services after completion of project

Allowance Items • Permits • Brick Selection • Stone Selection • Stucco Texture and Finish • Kitchen, Butler Pantry, Bathroom, and Laundry Cabinets • Kitchen, Bath, and Laundry Countertops • All Doors and Windows • Garage Doors • Casements, Trims, Crown Moldings • Library Trims, Shelving, Wall Paneling, and Coffered Ceiling • Wood Beam Details, Screened Porch, and Pergola • Roofing Materials • Kitchen and Laundry Appliances

• Furnaces and Condensers • Light Fixtures • Security Cameras • Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories • Closet Shelving • Shower Glass and Bathroom Mirrors • Hardwood Flooring, Carpet, Tile Floors, and Tiled Showers • Sound and Video Prewire • Final Cleaning

Alterations and Changes Purchaser is responsible for making final selections where allowances are provided. Any material selection cost increases associated with alterations or changes to physical construction will only be deemed valid through a properly executed change order. The increased cost difference is to be paid for by the purchaser to the contractor at the time of accepting the change order. Such changes may delay the completion schedule of residence.