Specifications

for

Second Story Addition

 Custom Design Associates, Inc. (Contractor) shall supply labor and materials to construct the following Addition Remodeling Project for Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner (Owner) at 1234 Main Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53129 (ph.#555-1234) in accordance with the following Preliminary Specifications, dated August 2, 1999, Concept Design, dated August 2, 1999, and foregoing Terms and Conditions of Construction Agreement.

I.) Contract Amount and Payment

A.) Progress Payments

1.         Work shall be completed in accordance with the following Preliminary Specifications and Concept Design in consideration for the contract sum listed below with payment to be made as follows:

 TOTAL OF CONTRACT .......... $67,500.00

Payment #1; Retainer (non refundable) .......... $2,000.00

Payment #2; Contract Deposit .......... $21,500.00

Payment #3; Upon Start of Drywall .......... $21,500.00

Payment #4; Upon Start of Finish Electric .......... $21,500.00

Payment #5; Upon Completion of Owner Authorized Punch List .......... $1,000.00

II.) General

A.) Permits

1.         Permits shall be applied and paid for by the Contractor.

B.) Utilities

1.         Owner is responsible for any charges made by utility or fuel companies in the lighting, heating, or servicing during said remodeling.

C.) Insurance Certificate

1.         An original certificate of insurance shall be attached to construction agreement.  By signing this agreement Owner states that he / she has inspected documents or has waived such inspection.

D.) Warranty

1.         See attached Terms and Conditions number 18 for warranty coverage.

III.)  Demolition

A.) Site Preparation

1.         Owner is responsible for removal and storage of personal property and valuables from in and around construction areas including access and construction material storage areas.

2.         Contractor shall put down carpet runners and plastic off areas and retain dust as much as possible.

3.         Contractor shall maintain a clean job site with appropriate waste containers and daily clean up.

B.) Job Preparation

1.         Remove exterior material such as windows, siding, trim, flashing and gutters exclusive to the preparation for the new addition.

2.         Remove interior material such as millwork, doors, drywall, insulation, partition wall framing, and other items exclusive to the preparation for the new addition.

3.         Remove and retain swinging doors in garage to the entry and to the exterior for re-installation.

4.         Remove roof material and roof trusses exclusive to the preparation for the new addition.

5.         Haul away all construction debris only.

6.         Note: If any hazardous materials, such as asbestos, are uncovered during demolition a licensed abatement contractor shall be contacted to perform necessary work at an extra charge to the Owner as described in the terms and conditions.  This may cause a delay in the schedule.

IV.) Construction

A.) Rough Carpentry

1.         Frame for floor with 16” floor trusses 24” on center.

2.         Frame for exterior walls and window openings with construction grade 2” x 4” studs 16” on center.

3.         Frame for new door locations in the existing bathroom, master bedroom, and master bathroom as indicated on the Working Drawings.

4.         Frame for roof trusses 24” on center as indicated on Working Drawings.

5.         Frame for new stairs to the master bedroom.

6.         Roof sheathing to be ½” Oriented Strand Board (O.S.B.) as indicated on Working Drawings.

7.         Wall sheathing to be 1” Dow Board sheathing over the new exterior walls.

8.         Sub Floor to be ¾” CDX plywood, underlayment to be 5/8” particle board where carpeting is to be specified and 5/8” AC plywood where vinyl is specified.

B.) Roofing / Gutters

1.         Furnish and install #235 asphalt shingles over 15# felt on the new addition to resemble that on the existing roof.

2.         Furnish and install new aluminum flashing as necessary on roof of new addition.

3.         Furnish and install aluminum gutters and down spouts on new construction.

C.) Insulation / Venting

1.         Furnish and install R-38 fiberglass insulation in flat ceiling areas, R-11 in walls, and R-19 in sill space of floor trusses in the new addition.

D.) Windows / Doors

1.         Furnish and install four (4) Hurd aluminum clad double hung windows with ¾” insulating glass, full surround snap in grills, and screens as indicated on Working Drawings.

E.) Siding / Trim

1.         Furnish and install horizontal aluminum bevel siding with 4" reveal on addition to resemble the existing as indicated on Concept Design. Color to resemble the existing color as close as possible.

2.         Furnish and install wood soffit and fascia to resemble the existing construction.

F.) Fireplace

1.         Furnish and install a Majestic “G36HV” gas burning fireplace with plain glass panel, circulating fan, oak log set, and direct vent termination in the master bedroom as indicated in Working Drawings.

V.) Finishes

A.) Drywall

1.         Furnish and install 1/2" drywall on walls and ceilings of new addition.

2.         Furnish and install 1/2" drywall on walls and ceilings of existing dining room, kitchen and living room.

3.         Patch and repair 1/2" drywall on areas of walls disturbed from construction to prepare for wall finishing.

4.         All outside corners shall be metal beaded. 

5.         Joints and seams shall be taped and mudded and sanded to a smooth finish.

6.         A sand textured spray primer shall be applied to areas not receiving wallpaper.

7.         Owner is responsible for wall preparation, priming, and sizing all areas to receive wallpaper.

B.) Finish Flooring

1.         Furnish and install Columbus Textured Beauty “Granite” carpet in master bedroom, bathroom, closet, and stairs up to bedroom.

C.) Ceramic Tile

1.         Furnish and install Cerim Tritone #33884 8” x 10” ceramic tile in “Grigio” color on two walls and bench seat around shower, and around the tub and on skirt in master bathroom as indicated on the Working Drawings.  Installation shall include one decostripe of Cerim “Listello” #33997 3” x 8” decorative tile as indicated on Working Drawings.  All tub and shower tile shall receive Mapie white grout.

2.         Furnish and install Cerim Living #30671 12” x 12” ceramic tile in “Fumo” color around the fireplace with Mapie “Silver” grout as indicated on the Working Drawings.

VI.) Finish Carpentry

A.) Doors

1.         Furnish and install four (4) hollow core oak veneer doors as indicated on Working Drawings.

B.) Hardware

1.         Furnish and install “Antique” brass Schlage lock sets on new doors.

C.) Millwork

1.         Furnish and install 21/4" oak “ranch” casings on doors and windows.  Closet interiors will receive standard 21/4" pine “ranch” casings.

2.         Furnish and install 31/4" oak “ranch” base to resemble that in the existing residence.  Closet interiors will receive standard 31/4" pine “ranch” base.

3.         Furnish and install 3 ¼” oak ranch base molding in areas affected by new doors and walkways..

D.) Cabinets / Counter top

1.         Furnish Dura Supreme “Crestwood” oak vanity in “Oxford” door style in “Sage” color with “B12” door and drawer hardware as indicated on the Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish Dura Supreme “Crestwood” oak face frame and doors next to fireplace in “Oxford” door style in “Sage” color with “B12” door and drawer hardware as indicated on Working Drawings.

3.         Furnish and install a Lippert X7 Mist “Cultured Onyx” vanity top with two integral bowls in gloss finish with standard backsplash and standard edge treatment as indicated on Working Drawings.

4.         Install cabinets and moldings as indicated on Working Drawings.

E.) Mirror / Accessories

1.         Furnish and install a Work Right #SS-1190-48 silver shower enclosure with 3/16” gray tempered glass and two buttresses for new shower as indicated on Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish and install two (2) 48” x 36” mirrors in the master bathroom above the vanities and indicated on Working Drawings.

F.) Fireplace

1.         Furnish and install a 5’ Colonial Oak Mantle with dentil molding and casing surround for the fireplace in the master suite as indicated on the Working Drawings.

VII.) Plumbing

A.) Rough Plumbing

1.         Furnish and install new supply lines and trap for new sinks, water closet, shower, and corner tub locations as indicated on Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish and install new gas supply lines for new fireplace location on the Working Drawings.

3.         Contractor is not responsible for water pressure or water draining deficiencies before, during or after construction.

B.) Fixtures

1.         Furnish and install a standard color Kohler “Rialto K3402 water closet in the master bathroom as indicated on the Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish and install a National #69-II 66” 42” 22” corner tub in the master bathroom as indicated on the Working Drawings.

3.         Furnish and install a Lippert 36” x 36” X7 Mist “Cultured Onyx” shower base as indicated on the Working Drawings.

C.) Fittings

1.         Furnish and install two (2) American Standard #2021.641 chrome “Ceramix” washerless faucets in the lavatory including single lever all metal handle, cast brass spout, escutcheon, and separate sprayer.

2.         Furnish and install an American Standard chrome “Ceramix” pressure balanced shower faucet.

3.         Furnish and install a Delta chrome “C-spout” #2780 Roman tub filler with clear acrylic knobs.

VIII.) Electric

A.) General

1.         All electric is to be performed by licensed electricians.

2.         Contractor shall utilize the existing electric circuit panel box and existing available circuit breakers.

B.) Rough Electric

1.         Furnish and install switches and receptacles as indicated on Working Drawings. 

C.) Lighting

1.         Wire for and install Owner's surface mount light fixture bathroom sink.

2.         Wire for and install two (2) recessed vapor proof eyeball fixtures in bathroom.

3.         Wire for and install two (2) recessed eyeball fixtures above fireplace.

D.) Appliances

1.         Furnish and install an exhaust fan in master bathroom to be vented outside through an exterior wall.

E.) Communications Systems

1.         Owner is responsible for installation and remodeling of television cable, phone wire, and security and fire alarm systems.

IX.) Heating / Ventilation

A.) General

1.         Contractor does not guarantee the heating capacity or cooling capacity of existing heating equipment.

B.) Sheet Metal

1.         Extend existing ductwork to heat and cool new living spaces.  Quantity and location to be determined by heating contractor.

C.) Ventilation

1.         Furnish and install flexible plastic hose from bathroom exhaust fan to the outside through the roof terminated with a dampened roof cap.

2.         Extend existing flu through new addition to terminate out new roof as indicated on Working Drawings.

X.)  Painting / Decorating

A.) Walls / Ceiling

1.         Owner is responsible for labor and materials to prime and paint all new and existing interior wall and ceiling surfaces.

2.         Owner is responsible for preparation of wall area where wall paper is to be installed.

3.         Owner is responsible for wallpaper installation

B.) Millwork

1.         Stain & Varnish all new millwork, doors, and windows for new addition.

2.         Stain & Varnish new millwork in existing home where replaced due to new addition.

XI.) Miscellaneous