Follow along with Dave as he takes you on a tour through our factory in Wayne, NE. Listen as he explains how are homes are built in a timely manner, without weather delays and built to become super energy efficient.
These are the superior home construction specifications you can expect in every Heritage Home. Certain features you choose may change or improve these minimums. We set high standards when selecting the materials and products used in every home.
Plans:
Architectural building plans are included along with the suggested foundation and garage plans, if required, for the on-site construction work and for your use in obtaining financing.
Floors:
Floor joists are 2” x 10” select structural at 16” on center. The floors are 3/4” tongue and grooved oriented strand board (OSB), fastened with ring shank nails and adhesive. An open joist truss floor system is optional.
Floor joists are 2” x 10” select structural at 16” on center. The floors are 3/4” tongue and grooved oriented strand board (OSB), fastened with ring shank nails and adhesive. An open joist truss floor system is optional.
Laminated Beams:
1-3/4” x 9-1/4” laminated beams run the entire length of the home for both the rim joists and the center structural beam. After the house is set on the foundation, the center laminated beams of each modular section are bolted together with 1/2” steel bolts. This eliminates the need for a center steel beam and adds additional strength to the structure.
1-3/4” x 9-1/4” laminated beams run the entire length of the home for both the rim joists and the center structural beam. After the house is set on the foundation, the center laminated beams of each modular section are bolted together with 1/2” steel bolts. This eliminates the need for a center steel beam and adds additional strength to the structure.
Walls:
All load bearing walls are built with 2″ x 6″ studs at 16″ on center. The outside walls are sheathed with 7/16″ OSB for strength and as an air barrier, and is applied with both staples and adhesive.
All load bearing walls are built with 2″ x 6″ studs at 16″ on center. The outside walls are sheathed with 7/16″ OSB for strength and as an air barrier, and is applied with both staples and adhesive.
Roofs:
Roofs are framed with engineered trusses 24” on center and sheathed with 15/32” OSB. Shingles are 30 year, 250 lb. CertainTeed fiberglass with seal down adhesives (self-sealing on summer hot days) applied over a double layer of 15 lb. asphalt impregnated felt. Eave overhangs are 22” and gable end overhangs are 16”.
Roofs are framed with engineered trusses 24” on center and sheathed with 15/32” OSB. Shingles are 30 year, 250 lb. CertainTeed fiberglass with seal down adhesives (self-sealing on summer hot days) applied over a double layer of 15 lb. asphalt impregnated felt. Eave overhangs are 22” and gable end overhangs are 16”.
Framing Connectors:
Heritage Homes meets the Simpson Well Connected House standards with the steel framing anchors and hurricane ties used in the floor system, outside walls, rim joists, wall to roof and other areas to reinforce structural framing members.
Heritage Homes meets the Simpson Well Connected House standards with the steel framing anchors and hurricane ties used in the floor system, outside walls, rim joists, wall to roof and other areas to reinforce structural framing members.
Siding:
There are a number of siding options available. Standard vinyl siding by CertainTeed with a limited lifetime warranty and vinyl soffits and corner boards that never need painting are standard. Also available is fiber cement wood grain painted lap siding. These boards hold paint very well, will not rot or delaminate, and are dimensionally stable even with extended moisture, humidity or snow. It is made from Portland cement, ground sand, and wood cellulose fiber and is noncombustible. Fiber cement has a 50-year limited transferable product warranty. Stained rough sawn 1”x8” Western Red Cedar lap siding and 2”x8” log siding with wood soffits and fascia are also available for those who prefer a more rustic look.
There are a number of siding options available. Standard vinyl siding by CertainTeed with a limited lifetime warranty and vinyl soffits and corner boards that never need painting are standard. Also available is fiber cement wood grain painted lap siding. These boards hold paint very well, will not rot or delaminate, and are dimensionally stable even with extended moisture, humidity or snow. It is made from Portland cement, ground sand, and wood cellulose fiber and is noncombustible. Fiber cement has a 50-year limited transferable product warranty. Stained rough sawn 1”x8” Western Red Cedar lap siding and 2”x8” log siding with wood soffits and fascia are also available for those who prefer a more rustic look.
Insulation:
Exterior walls have 3½” of fiberglass batt insulation with a vapor barrier (R-19 to R-21 based on code requirements) between the studs. Then we add 7/16” OSB sheathing, which acts as an air barrier and adds structural integrity. Next, the exterior of the walls is sheathed with 3/4” rigid foil faced foam insulation. Our rigid foam is Dow TUFF-R, a uniform closed cell polyisocyanurate with an R-5.0 rating. Economy polybead may be all right for coffee cups, but not for our homes. With rigid foam, our standard wall has an R-value of over R-20 considerably better than the outdated 2” x 6” wall construction system. The attic insulation is highly efficient cellulose insulation blown in to average an R-40. Even more insulation is available with our Superinsulation System, which gives you R-25 walls and an R-50 attic.
Exterior walls have 3½” of fiberglass batt insulation with a vapor barrier (R-19 to R-21 based on code requirements) between the studs. Then we add 7/16” OSB sheathing, which acts as an air barrier and adds structural integrity. Next, the exterior of the walls is sheathed with 3/4” rigid foil faced foam insulation. Our rigid foam is Dow TUFF-R, a uniform closed cell polyisocyanurate with an R-5.0 rating. Economy polybead may be all right for coffee cups, but not for our homes. With rigid foam, our standard wall has an R-value of over R-20 considerably better than the outdated 2” x 6” wall construction system. The attic insulation is highly efficient cellulose insulation blown in to average an R-40. Even more insulation is available with our Superinsulation System, which gives you R-25 walls and an R-50 attic.
Electrical:
A 200 amp panel box with 40 full size breaker spaces is wired and included to mount on the basement wall. Wiring is grounded and light fixtures, smoke detectors and bath fans are installed. No mast or service entrance is included. Bath, kitchen and exterior outlets have GFI protection and all bedroom outlets have AFCI protection.
A 200 amp panel box with 40 full size breaker spaces is wired and included to mount on the basement wall. Wiring is grounded and light fixtures, smoke detectors and bath fans are installed. No mast or service entrance is included. Bath, kitchen and exterior outlets have GFI protection and all bedroom outlets have AFCI protection.
Exterior Doors:
The front door and other outside doors are made of warp-free steel, with a wood thermal break, foam insulation, and adjustable thresholds. The vinyl frame patio doors have 1” thick LoE insulating glass.
The front door and other outside doors are made of warp-free steel, with a wood thermal break, foam insulation, and adjustable thresholds. The vinyl frame patio doors have 1” thick LoE insulating glass.
Windows:
Gerkin Comfort Series vinyl single hung windows are standard, with stylish 2 1/2″ beveled fusion-welded frames, triple weather seals with multiple vinyl chambers, internal aluminum reinforcement, heavy duty block and tackle balances, and warm edge technology glass. The combination of vinyl multi-chamber profiles with argon gas filled 3/4″ double pane LoE3 insulated glass makes Gerkin windows more thermally efficient than standard thermopane wood windows. Vinyl has excellent insulation properties and is a nonconductor of heat and cold, so the window frame will be comfortable to the touch and will reduce the chance of any frost or condensation. The overall window performance has a U-value of 0.30 and an outstanding air infiltration rating of .06 CFM. The argon gas filled LoE3 high performance insulated glass (windows for high elevations may not have argon gas) will save significantly on energy bills by blocking 95% of harmful ultraviolet rays and deliver a 98% performance improvement over clear insulated glass. The summer heat is reflected away and in the winter heat is reflected back into the house.
Gerkin Comfort Series vinyl single hung windows are standard, with stylish 2 1/2″ beveled fusion-welded frames, triple weather seals with multiple vinyl chambers, internal aluminum reinforcement, heavy duty block and tackle balances, and warm edge technology glass. The combination of vinyl multi-chamber profiles with argon gas filled 3/4″ double pane LoE3 insulated glass makes Gerkin windows more thermally efficient than standard thermopane wood windows. Vinyl has excellent insulation properties and is a nonconductor of heat and cold, so the window frame will be comfortable to the touch and will reduce the chance of any frost or condensation. The overall window performance has a U-value of 0.30 and an outstanding air infiltration rating of .06 CFM. The argon gas filled LoE3 high performance insulated glass (windows for high elevations may not have argon gas) will save significantly on energy bills by blocking 95% of harmful ultraviolet rays and deliver a 98% performance improvement over clear insulated glass. The summer heat is reflected away and in the winter heat is reflected back into the house.
Plumbing:
All water lines are rigid copper, while waste and vent piping is DWV Schedule 40 PVC plastic. Shower and tub/showers have Moen pressure balancing valves for anti-scald protection. The kitchen sink and lavatories have single lever Moen valves and PVC corrosive-resistant sink waste traps.
All water lines are rigid copper, while waste and vent piping is DWV Schedule 40 PVC plastic. Shower and tub/showers have Moen pressure balancing valves for anti-scald protection. The kitchen sink and lavatories have single lever Moen valves and PVC corrosive-resistant sink waste traps.
Heating:
Our standard design calls for the furnace and duct work to be in the basement. Registers, boots and return air grilles are installed through the floor for basement connections. A metal flue is available if you plan to have a gas furnace or gas water heater. Thermostat wiring is installed. The furnace, air conditioning, ductwork and water heater are provided by others.
Our standard design calls for the furnace and duct work to be in the basement. Registers, boots and return air grilles are installed through the floor for basement connections. A metal flue is available if you plan to have a gas furnace or gas water heater. Thermostat wiring is installed. The furnace, air conditioning, ductwork and water heater are provided by others.
Interiors:
All interior walls and ceilings are gypsum drywall. Walls have a textured orange peel finish and are painted at the factory. Rounded drywall corners are standard on all outside corners and on the window returns. The ceilings have a knock down texture finish and are painted. The paint is a washable, vinyl latex high-build, low sheen enamel, from Sherwin Williams.
All interior walls and ceilings are gypsum drywall. Walls have a textured orange peel finish and are painted at the factory. Rounded drywall corners are standard on all outside corners and on the window returns. The ceilings have a knock down texture finish and are painted. The paint is a washable, vinyl latex high-build, low sheen enamel, from Sherwin Williams.
Millwork:
Interior doors are oak, with oak jambs and casing. They are stained and finished by our own employees, using an environmentally safe pigmented stain that penetrates the wood and brings out the natural wood grain better than solvent-based stains. The wood is sealed and finished with Aqualux Plus, a water based polyurethane, which is approximately nine times harder than solvent-based products. Windows have round corner drywall returns with oak sills (oak jamb extensions are available). Four stain colors are offered.
Interior doors are oak, with oak jambs and casing. They are stained and finished by our own employees, using an environmentally safe pigmented stain that penetrates the wood and brings out the natural wood grain better than solvent-based stains. The wood is sealed and finished with Aqualux Plus, a water based polyurethane, which is approximately nine times harder than solvent-based products. Windows have round corner drywall returns with oak sills (oak jamb extensions are available). Four stain colors are offered.
Kitchens:
Cabinets have solid oak frames and raised panel Red Oak doors. The cabinets are built and finished in our factory with the same up-to-date process we use on the millwork. The cabinet stain color is available in Spice, Prairie Heritage, Chestnut or Natural Amber stain. Cherry, Rustic Knotty Cherry, Hickory, Rustic Knotty Hickory, Quarter Sawn Oak, Alder, Rustic Knotty Red Oak, Rustic Knotty Alder, and Hard Maple cabinets are also available in many different door styles. Drawer bases, utility cabinets, dishwasher panels, appliance garages, valances, corner cabinets, lazy susans and crown moldings are available. Countertops are Wilsonart laminate with ceramic tile backsplashes. Optional solid surface, quartz, and granite countertops are also available in a variety of colors. Stainless steel sinks are standard and include a garbage disposal and a single lever Moen faucet. A range hood with charcoal filter is included.
Cabinets have solid oak frames and raised panel Red Oak doors. The cabinets are built and finished in our factory with the same up-to-date process we use on the millwork. The cabinet stain color is available in Spice, Prairie Heritage, Chestnut or Natural Amber stain. Cherry, Rustic Knotty Cherry, Hickory, Rustic Knotty Hickory, Quarter Sawn Oak, Alder, Rustic Knotty Red Oak, Rustic Knotty Alder, and Hard Maple cabinets are also available in many different door styles. Drawer bases, utility cabinets, dishwasher panels, appliance garages, valances, corner cabinets, lazy susans and crown moldings are available. Countertops are Wilsonart laminate with ceramic tile backsplashes. Optional solid surface, quartz, and granite countertops are also available in a variety of colors. Stainless steel sinks are standard and include a garbage disposal and a single lever Moen faucet. A range hood with charcoal filter is included.
Baths:
Baths have oak vanities with Wilsonart laminate tops, ceramic tile backsplashes, and oval drop-in lavatories. Optional solid surface, one-piece stone coat, granite, and quartz lavatory tops are also available. The main bath has a one-piece, fiberglass tub/shower with a smooth gelcoat finish and curtain rod. Master baths have a one piece fiberglass shower stall with a gelcoat finish and tempered glass sliding door. Bath fixtures are white unless otherwise requested.
Baths have oak vanities with Wilsonart laminate tops, ceramic tile backsplashes, and oval drop-in lavatories. Optional solid surface, one-piece stone coat, granite, and quartz lavatory tops are also available. The main bath has a one-piece, fiberglass tub/shower with a smooth gelcoat finish and curtain rod. Master baths have a one piece fiberglass shower stall with a gelcoat finish and tempered glass sliding door. Bath fixtures are white unless otherwise requested.
Flooring:
Each home includes vinyl and carpeting. The vinyl is Rockville 14’ wide sheet vinyl for fewer seams, installed over 1/4” underlayment in the kitchen, baths, entries and laundry areas. Our standard carpet is Beaulieu Bliss in brilliant stain-resistant colors installed over a 7/16” thick rebond pad. Upgrade carpet is available room by room or for the whole house.
Each home includes vinyl and carpeting. The vinyl is Rockville 14’ wide sheet vinyl for fewer seams, installed over 1/4” underlayment in the kitchen, baths, entries and laundry areas. Our standard carpet is Beaulieu Bliss in brilliant stain-resistant colors installed over a 7/16” thick rebond pad. Upgrade carpet is available room by room or for the whole house.
Appliances:
Dishwashers, ranges, cooktop grilles, Refrigerators, and above-the-range microwaves are optional.
Dishwashers, ranges, cooktop grilles, Refrigerators, and above-the-range microwaves are optional.
Codes:
All Heritage Homes are inspected during construction and certified by the Nebraska Public Service Commission, Housing Department to comply with the International Residential Code or International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and National Electrical Code. Some areas require additional snow loads or local modifications to those codes and Heritage Homes can accommodate these special needs. All construction meets or exceeds the requirements for conventional financing.
All Heritage Homes are inspected during construction and certified by the Nebraska Public Service Commission, Housing Department to comply with the International Residential Code or International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and National Electrical Code. Some areas require additional snow loads or local modifications to those codes and Heritage Homes can accommodate these special needs. All construction meets or exceeds the requirements for conventional financing.
Warranty:
Every home comes with a limited one year workmanship and material warranty plus a ten year structural warranty. All warranty is administered through your distributor/ dealer. Many brand-name components such as siding, shingles, and windows are covered by separate manufacturer warranties.
Every home comes with a limited one year workmanship and material warranty plus a ten year structural warranty. All warranty is administered through your distributor/ dealer. Many brand-name components such as siding, shingles, and windows are covered by separate manufacturer warranties.
These specifications may change because we are constantly researching materials and methods to improve our homes.