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 Space Requirements
Σ 1050 to 1175 square feet of living space
Σ Living Room/Dining Area
Σ Kitchen
Σ Three (3) Bedrooms with closets
Σ General Storage Closet
Σ Guest Closet
Σ Full Basement with space for furnace, water heater and storage
Σ Front and Rear Porch
Σ Full Bath

 Construction
Σ Frame with 2 x 4 exterior studs
Σ Vinyl siding
Σ Shingle or membrane roof
Σ R19 walls, R25 roof insulation
Σ Concrete foundation and basement floor
Σ Aluminum double-hung windows with insulated glass
Σ Steel insulated exterior doors with wood frames, hardware, cylinder and dead bolt locks
Σ Pre-hung, pre-finished wood interior doors and frame

 Exterior
Σ Concrete sidewalks and porches
Σ Landscaping, including trees, shrubs and seeded lawn

 Interior Finishes
Σ Drywall walls and ceilings
Σ VA tile floors
Σ Wood window sills

 Heating and Cooling
Σ Gas-fired, warm-air furnace
Σ Central air
Σ Duct work
Σ Thermostat
Σ Bath exhaust fans

Plumbing
Σ New water and sewer service (if required)
Σ All plumbing fixtures
Σ CPVC water piping
Σ PVC drain piping
Σ 40 gallon gas water heater
Σ Laundry hook-ups in basement
Σ Drain tile and downspout connections according to local code
Σ Gas hook-up for gas range

Electrical
Σ New 100 amp service
Σ Switches
Σ Outlets
Σ Light fixtures in kitchen, bath and exterior porches
Σ Smoke detectors
Σ 220 outlet for range and dryer

Other
Σ Wiring for telephone
Σ Security system