The Greentech Design

Outline Specifications -- Ecodynamic Homes
February 25, 2000

 

	Specifications created by:	Bruce M. Hampton, Architect
		15 Stow Rd. Harvard, MA
		978-456-3733

1. General Requirements
   The plans, details, and specifications for the project are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code. The Architect must be apprised of any local conditions or requirements which require modifications to the plans, details and specifications. The design criteria for this project are as follows:

   	A. Seismic Load: Zone 2
   	B. Wind Load: 90 MPH
   	C. Live Loads: First Floor: 40 psf Second Floor: 30 psf Roof: Snow 30 psf Attic: 20 psf Exterior Decks 50 psf

   The Owner or Contractor shall be responsible for on site utilities, insurance, telephone, Fax, toilets, materials and methods
   
   
2. Site Work
   All site work is the responsibility of the Owner or General Contractor. This includes all utility connections to within one meter of the foundation or outside wall of the building. Included but not limited to Water Supply, Storm & Sanitary Sewer Lines, all Drainage, Electrical Supply, Telephone, Cable TV, Roads, etc.
   
   
3. Concrete
   All concrete work and engineering is the responsibility of the General Contractor based on local conditions. The Architect shall be responsible for the layout of the foundations, footings, and slabs, based on an assumed allowable soil pressure of 2,000 psf and an assumed concrete strength of 2,500 psi. Dampproofing per plans. Specifications on the engineers plans shall supersede these.
   
   
4. Masonry
   The supply of all masonry materials and engineering shall be the responsibility of the General Contractor. The Architect shall be responsible for the layout of the foundations, footings, and slabs, based on an assumed allowable soil pressure of 2,000 psf. Dampproofing per plans
   
   
5. Metals
   All nails, screws, bolts and other fasteners required for the installation of the building materials are to be included by the Contractor in each section of the work. Any steel reinforcing required for the foundations and footings shall be supplied by the site or foundation contractor.
   
   
6. Framing
   

   	6.1 Sills All foundations sills per plans shall be pressure treated; Dow Sill insulation (or equal)shall be used between foundation and sill.
   	6.2 Post and Beam Framing Lally Columns 3-1/2 steel, concrete filled, with steel base and cap Unexposed: Douglas-Fir or micro-lam per plans
   	6.3 Floor Framing Pre-engineered open web floor joist 19.2" o/c or as per plans, with 3/4" fir T&G plywood for occupied floors. 1/2" CDX ply for unoccupied floors (attics).
   	6.4 Exterior Wall Framing 2x4 or 2x6 @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF #2 or better (or equal) with 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing or per plans.
   	6.5 Roof Framing 2x10 Rafters @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF #2 or better (or equal) with 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing or per plans. Pre-engineered truss @ 24" o/c or per plans with 5/8" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheathing or per plans. Pre-engineered open web floor joist 19.2" o/c or as per plans, with 3/4" fir T&G for flat roofs. Parapet walls per plans
   	6.6 Interior Wall Framing 2x4 framing @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced dried SPF Stud grade or better (or equal) .
   	6.7 Party Wall Framing Double 2x3 or 2x4 as required framing @ 16" o/c or as per plans. Surfaced SPF Standard or better (or equal). 1 hour fire-resistive wall between units per local code. Staggered stud w/ continuous 3 1/2" batt insul. between studs. Or double 2x3 stud walls with w/ continuous 3 1/2" batt insulation between studs. Noise transmission: STC 55 or better

   
   
7. Roofing and Gutters
   

   	7.1 Shingles Seal down fiberglass mat shingles 235#, 25 year warranty. ( IKO, Bird, GAF or approved equal). 15# felt for underlayment. Aluminum flashing.
   	7.2 Eaves Continuous eave venting with insect screen, with galvanized drip edge and 50# Bituthane roll roofing as starter strip.
   	7.3 Valleys 50# Bituthane roll roofing or equal
   	7.4 Ridge Continuous ridge venting with insect screen or per plans.
   	7.5 Gutters 5" aluminum .032 gauge with attachment accessories per plan rectangular downspouts to drywell, storm sewer, or positive drainage per plans.

   
   
8. Exterior Doors and Windows
   

   	8.1 Operable Windows Pella Aluminum Clad ProLine with Low-E insulating glass and screen. (per plans) Substitute Pella Designer window where Proline size not available. (same spec)
   	8.2 Fixed Glass Pella Aluminum Clad Frame with Low-E insulating glass with Argon gas.
   	8.3 Roof Glass Roto operating skylight with tempered Low-E insulating glass and flashing kit.
   	8.4 Exterior Swing Doors Morgan Entry Door (M-7100) with lever lock set by Schlage. Morgan Sidelights: M-182. Accessible lever handle with integral 1" deadbolt. Bright Brass
   	8.5 French Door Pella Aluminum Clad SmartSash III (without DGP) with Low-E insulated glass and insect screens. Pella traditional French Door lever lock set, bright brass finish.
   	8.6 Sliding Glass Door Pella Aluminum Clad ProLine with Low-E insulated glass and insect screen.

   
   
9. Siding and Trim

   	9.1 Siding 1/2 x 6 Hardiplank siding (50 year warranty) preprimed and painted (15 year warranty)
   	9.2 Soffits Painted plywood soffit with 2" vent strip.
   	9.3 Trim Pine #2 and better. Tight sound knots, back primed and finish coat of exterior grade paint. Window pine brickmold per plan.

   
   
10. Decks, Porches, and Steps

    	10.1 Balcony Framing All framing to be pressure treated. Built up 2x10 beams, 2x8 deck framing.
    	10.2 Decking 5/4 x6 Trex boards
    	10.3 Deck Rails/Balusters Cedar per plans
    	10.4 Deck Steps Pressure treated per plans

    
    
11. Interior Doors, Trim, and Stairs
    

    	11.1 Doors 1 3/8" panel doors by Masonite or equal. Smooth surface finish Coventry or Colonist style. Door hardware to be orbital lock set in bright brass. (Arrow, Schlage or equal) Option: accessible lever handles on all doors where required
    	11.2 Interior Trim Pine window and door casing (paint grade) 7/16" x 2 1/2" . (5" window sill) Baseboard: 7/16" x 3 1/2" (paint grade) Standard: carpet grade stair per plans
    	11.3 Railing standard 1x pine cap over 2x4 wall w/ painted gypsum wall board graspable 2x6 rail mounted continuously along stair run per plans

    
    
12. Cabinets and tops

    	12.1 Kitchen Cabinets Merrilat Rutland or equal
    	12.2 Countertops Plastic laminate : WilsonArt, Plastic laminate or equal. plastic lam. backsplash.
    	12.3 Bathroom Vanity Cabinetry Merrilat Rutland or equal
    	12.4 Bathroom Countertops Plastic laminate : WilsonArt, Plastic laminate or equal. plastic lam. backsplash.

    
    
13. Insulation
    Roof: R-38 fiberglass or better. Unfaced batts with continuous air channel.
    Walls: R-19 fiberglass. Unfaced batts with foilbacked sheetrock in exterior walls Foundation wall: 2x4 furring spaced 1" from wall with R-19 batts or per plans
    Crawl space: R-19 batts
    Floors : 6" fiberglass
    Bathrooms: 3-5/8" unfaced batts for sound. 6 mil poly vapor retarder all winter warm surfaces.
    STC ratings: 55 min. dwelling to dwelling and dwelling to common spaces.
    Air tightness: Air leakage ratio of maximum 1.5 square inch per 100 sf of shell area at pressure difference of 4 Pa.
    
    
14. Drywall
    

    	14.1 Gypsum Board 1/2" gypsum wall board. Ceiling to be smooth finish. Drywall and tape. 5/8" type x gwb per plans. Drywall and tape
    	14.2 Backer Board Cement based backer board to be supplied for tiled surfaces.

    
    
15. Flooring and Tile
    Living/ /Bedrooms: carpeting: 37# pile weight
    Kitchens/Baths/ Dining/Common Stairs: VCT
    
    
16. Paint and Decorating
    

    	16.1 Interior Walls One coat Promar PVA Latex Primer, B28 WC5 One coat EverClean Latex Flat/ Satin to cover
    	16.2 Interior Trim and Doors One coat ProMar 200 Alkyd Enamel Undercoater B49 W200 Two coats ProMar 200 Alkyd Egg Shell Enamel B33 W201
    	16.3 Exterior Siding One coat of machine applied primer and one coat of finish. Cabot color selection to be determined.
    	16.4 Exterior Trim and all Deck and Railing Trim One coat A100 Alkyd Exterior Wood Primer, Y24-W20 One coat Solid Color VOC complying solid color Exterior Stain A14z

    
    
17. Specialties
    

    	17.1 Residential sprinklered for all 3 family buildings as required by local code.
    	17.2 3 ft. fencing @ front sidewalk to protect hedgerow.

    
    
18. Appliances
    Energy Star rated appliances:
    Electric range: 30" GE JBP95WW or equal
    Dishwasher: 24" GE GSD 4430 installed at the factory
    Refrigerator: GE model #TBX18Dwhite, top mounted, min.18.2 cu. ft. or equal
    
    
19. Furnishings

    	19.1 Bathroom accessories 1. Towel bars, paper holders, etc.,. are white ceramic by Lenape or equal. 2. Mirror/ Medicine cabinets Bathrooms have recessed, painted white side cabinet to match wall color shutter doors 3. Mirrors to be maximum size: full width of counter per plans 4. Shower curtain rod: Lenape or equal
    	19.2 Closet Shelves 1. 12 inch wide white wire shelves with coat hanger rod by Shultie or equal. 2. 16 inch wide white wire pantry and linen shelves by Shultie or equal.

    
    
20. Special Construction
    
    
21. Plumbing (for rough plumbing see plumbing specs)
    distribution: type L copper
    drains, waste, vents: Schedule 40 PVC
    hose bibs in yards (2 min. per building) per plan

    	21.1 Dwelling Unit Kitchens 1. Stainless steel sink, Asymmetrical double bowl (one large bowl and one smaller bowl) K-3284 Moen or equal. 2. Faucet by Kohler K-15173 single lever or approved equal, with sprayer
    	21.2 Baths 1. Tub/Shower unit-1 piece white with fiberglass surround 2. Tub/Shower faucet - Moen "Chateau" L2353, single lever, Chrome 3. W.C. toilet - Kohler low flow - K3420-K - White 4. Lavatory - drop in lavatory, White 5. Lavatory Faucet - Moen L4621 single lever, Chrome.

    
    
22. HVAC

    	22.1 Hot Water Domestic Hot Water supplied (Polaris or equal gas fired water heater) Hydronic baseboard distribution for heating. Buildings constructed for annual heating energy input of maximum 1.4 BTU per heating degree day per sf of shell and a cooling input of maximum 2.7 BTU per cooling degree day per sf of shell.
    	22.2 Ventilation 1. All bathrooms shall have ventilation fans by Tamarack Technologies, vented directly to exterior. 2. Range hood by GE or equal vents to exterior . 3. Ridge, gable, and eave vents per plans

    
    
23. Electric(for rough electric see electrical specifications)
    200 amp service (TBD), 40 position panel and breakers. All wire to be 14 or 12 gauge copper.
    
    

    	23.1 Lighting Fixtures to be selected: 1. Recessed lighting fixtures in living areas are HALO or approved equal. 2. Ceiling or Wall fixtures are provided in bathrooms and closets over 3 foot in length. 3. Exterior lights are provided at each outside door, to be selected
    	23.2. Rough Electric Contractor to provide all services per plan per local and national electric codes.
    	23.3 Security Systems Pre-wire for motion detector
    	23.4 Telephone/Ethernet/Cable 1. Provide finish telephone service 4 pair twisted wire. 3 locations per unit. 2. Pre-wire for cable service per plan. 2 locations per unit.
    	23.5 Door Chimes wire for chimes front door and rear door.
    	23.6 Smoke Detectors UL approved. Fire alarm systems per code.
    	23.7 Outlets and Decora Switches White
    	23.8 Ground Fault Interrupt circuits for all baths and kitchens per code
    	23.9 Exterior Outlets: GFI circuits in waterproof recessed outlets

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