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1. Solid 2" x 6" or 2" x 4" (minimum) wood studs every 16" in all exterior walls for extra strength.

2. Sturdy 3" or 4" thick walls between rooms for greater strength, sound absorption and privacy.

3. Heavy 2" x 6" (minimum) or 2" x 8" wood floor joists for that extra-solid feeling. Joists are positioned and secured transverse to steel i-beams for extra strength; and placed 16" on center as standard.

4. Strong sub-floor throughout under fashionable carpeting or no-wax vinyl floor covering.

5. Residential-type, load-tested, wood roof-rafter system for reliable structural strength against wind and snow loads.

6. Fire-resistant and sound-deadening residential-type drywall for interior wall paneling in most models. Exceeds federal fire-safety standards. Drywall is 2-1/2 times heavier than and over twice as thick as standard plywood paneling for extra stability.

7. Attractive fire-resistant and sound deadening drywall ceilings in most models, without unsightly fasteners showing. Vaulted ceilings standard or optional in many rooms for extra spaciousness.

8. A shingled pitched residential roof with optional dormer on multi-section homes; or a steel roof with lock-jointed leak-resistant design on single section homes (shingled roof is also available).

9. Roofing underlayment between shingles and wood sub-roof for extra weather protection.

10. Sturdy wood sub-roof for secure fastening of roof shingles when offered.

11. Thick, residential, energy-saving, blown roof insulation, plus a moisture-fighting ceiling-area vapor retarder.

12 Thick, residential, energy-saving Fiberglass insulation in all exterior walls.

13. Thick, residential, energy-saving Fiberglass insulation blanket under entire floor over a moisture-fighting vapor barrier.

14. All-copper 15/20 amp branch circuitry. Convenient, easily activated circuit breakers protect electrical system - no fuses. Ground-fault circuit protection in bathrooms, kitchens and exterior receptacles.

15 Energy efficient insulated glass windows with screens.

16. Weather-resistant residential exterior siding.

17. Large heat ducts in insulated floor cavities are sized for adding central air conditioning. (duct locations may vary in some models.)

18. Non-corrosive water lines in insulated cavities under floor for extra weather protection.

19. Name-brand refrigerator, range, furnace, and water heater for extra reliability and safety.

20. Custom cabinets of superior exterior and interior design with springhinged doors and easy-glide drawers.