Green Home Credentials
THE FOLLOWING SHEETS PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
Energy Star Rated - Exceeds EarthCraft Standards - Extremely low utility bills
Total Home Rebuild - Completely gutted to exterior brick
TOTALLY NEW insulation, wiring, plumbing, subfloors, etc.
Healthy Home (Air, Water, etc.) + Green Building
Bedrooms: 4-6 Baths: 6 full and 2 half baths
HOME HAS NOT BEEN LIVED IN SINCE REBUILD. HOME IS STAGED!
MAIN FLOOR: Flooring is Limestone, Travertine, Jatoba, or Slate.
FOYER:
Limestone floor with diagonal inset
Custom designed 8’ Arched Beveled Glass Doors with matching window.
Made by Jennifer’s glass using “Old World Technique”. All pieces of glass are bevel cut.
Baldwin Door Handles
Two story foyer with tray ceiling
Formal Wooden Multi-tiered Chandelier
Aladdin Light Lift, i.e.: Chandelier can be lowered to the floor for cleaning or to easily change
to a new fixture. No need for ladders. http://www.aladdinlightlift.com/products.html
Jatoba stairs are bowed and flared with a Juliet landing and Jatoba rail over post handrails.
Beveled glass door leads to garden level.
FRONT ROOM: 13’7” x 13’3”
Jatoba Floor. Can be a separate Sitting Room, Music Room, Reading Room, Library, etc.
This room has been designed that it can be closed off and accessed from hallway to
Master/Guest on the Main for a sitting room or a 2nd bedroom on the main floor.
DINING ROOM: 14’10” x 13’7”
Limestone floor with diagonal inset
Banquet Size – seats 12
Double beveled glass doors separate dining room from the kitchen
KITCHEN: Approx. 30’ x 13’7”
Jatoba Floors
Light cherry custom cabinetry with superior finish www.jayrambo.com
Corner cabinets have European pullouts giving full access.
48” Sub Zero side by side refrigerator with fully integrated panel and Colonial Brass Handles
Thermador cooking unit with extra low heat simmer burners
Thermador Double Oven with convection
Gaggenuae dishwasher fully integrated panel - hidden controls
Warming drawer
Microwave oven –built in
1HP garbage disposal with reversible blades. Air switch to turn disposal on/off. ie: no
electrical switch to operate
Multi-zone lighting
Xeon lighting on dimmer switches-interior and under cabinet.
www.magiclite.com/XTL/xenon-task-lighting.shtml
Three windows (one is circular) - The outdoors blends into the kitchen.
Granite – “Golden Wave” counters “Platinum Pearl” for island & additional counter areas
Concinnity “Mt. Vernon” Faucet – Blanco Platinum Wave Sink
Peninsula is 42” wide allowing bar seating as well as large open multi-task area.
Custom Island - Antique White with glazing - “Platinum Pearl” Granite
Wrought iron desk area
Large eat-in area. Knee walls capped with “Platinum Pearl” granite for additional counter area.
Beverage Center: Location allows for easy flow whether for family or entertaining.
Subzero under counter refrigerator
Subzero wine cooler with 2 temperature zones
Scotsman icemaker
Concinnity “Jamestown” faucet – Blanco Platinum Wave Sink
Cable ready
BUTLER PANTRY/MUD ROOM:
Multi-color Slate floor
Built-in Pantry - for storage of household items or sport items ie: golf clubs, etc.
Granite Counters
Bosch fully integrated panel dishwasher
Storage Cabinets
Blanco Platinum Wave sink & Blanco faucet
Sit down bench
Areas for hanging jackets, etc.
Shower for dog wash, mop, bucket, or wet items Frameless shower door
1⁄2 Bath with Porcher sink
SUNROOM: 14’ 10” x 12” with a 10’ x 2’ bump out area
Sunroom adjoins kitchen, den and deck
Sunroom seems to float between the trees
Tray ceiling with ceiling fan
Jatoba floor
8’ high Peachtree Citadel door leading to deck
DEN: 13’7” x 27’
Open to kitchen and sunroom
Arched Fireplace - gas logs & starter - with “Platinum Pearl” granite surround and hearth
Jatoba floor
MASTER – GUEST ON MAIN: 15’1” X 19’7”
Floors for suite are either Jatoba Hardwood or Travertine limestone floors
Private Hallway to suite with a large closet (79” x 29”)
Can be divided into a closet and stackable washer/dryer closet (connections behind
sheetrock already plumbed & vented).
Tray ceiling with ceiling fan
Walk-in Closet
60” x 42” whirlpool tub with extra depth -- See additional notes for more information on
whirlpool tubs.
Shower 48”x69”granite bench, Pressure Balance &Thermostatic Controlled, Steam Unit ready
Frameless shower door
Granite Counter – Bordeaux
Cable ready
Maple Cabinets – Cider finish. Two cabinets pull out to view all 3 shelves at once giving easy
access to personal items.
Faucets: Concinnity/Barand Sinks: Saint Thomas Creations
Private water closet with leaded glass window. Phone connection
POWDER ROOM: 5’ 0” x 6’ 0” with private hallway.
Hooker Vanity - LaVie Brass Fixtures & Solid Brass sink
Storage in cabinet
TOP FLOOR:
Flooring: Jatoba Hardwood, Porcelain tile, Limestone. Bonus/Play Room carpeted.
Master Suite: 20’1” x 14’9” Separate Sitting room 9’5” x 7’ 1”
Sitting room has Columns on both side of the sitting room wall. This shows attention to detail
you will find throughout the home.
Plus area for built in or safe.
Double beveled glass doors entering Master Suite
Tray ceiling with ceiling fan
Double doors lead to Grecian Spa
Beverage center with refrigerator, sink and wine rack
His and Her sink areas with beautiful vistas
Granite counters – “Tobacco”
Maple Cabinets – Parchment with chocolate glazing
Heated limestone floor
48” x 72” 2-person whirlpool tub
Columns on deck surround with niche display area (See additional notes for more information
on whirlpool tubs)
Shower Multi-zone with a Fixed Head – Multiple head body wash – Hand held shower –
Frameless shower door
Pressure Balanced & Thermostatic Controlled shower with granite bench, multiple niche areas
Steam Shower
Sinks by Kohler and Bates & Bates Faucets: Concinnity/Barand
Cable ready
Private water closet with window -- Phone Connection
Vanity area with full pull out shelves for easy access of items. Electrical outlet in cabinet
Large walk-in closet accessed from his and her areas. Hidden storage area for gifts, etc.
Two – Spacious bedroom suites: 14’11” x 13’7”
Tray ceilings, ceiling fans & large walk-in closets
One of the bedrooms has a bonus/secret playroom with dry eraser board – cable ready
Private baths - full size soaking tubs with built in armrests. Niche area.
Showers are pressure balanced.
Natural lighting in both bathrooms.
Baths are cable ready.
1st ---Bathroom has sit down bench allowing Mom to sit in comfort while watching a child
enjoy playing in the tub.
Maple “Honey Spice” Tower Cabinet with 3 drawers. Porcher Sink
Aqua Brass “Iris” Single lever faucet with Green Ball Handle
2nd---Maple Cabinets Ubatuba granite St. Thomas Creations Sink
Aqua Brass “Iris” Single lever faucet with Red Ball Handle
LAUNDRY ROOM:
Granite counter – “Baltic Brown”
Whirlpool Jentle Jet by MTI Laundry Sink with Blanco Faucet
Under the counter refrigerator
Vent for dryer is recessed into wall cavity allowing the dryer to be installed against the wall.
www.dryerbox.com
Drip-dry area
Floor drain for drip area as well as for overflow. Trap guard in drain eliminates outside air
or bugs from coming into home.
Built-in ironing board -- Iron-a-way A-42 www.ironaway.com
By adding a drop table, this room could be used for breakfast area or craft area.
Tons of cabinet space
ATTIC: - Accessed from laundry room.
Bessler pull down safety (wide foot area & longer rail handle) stairs with extra insulation
www.bessler.com/space.htm
Floored walkways Floored storage areas Bright Overhead Lights
2 Vacuum outlets Bench next to furnace Electrical Outlets
GARDEN LEVEL:
Can accommodate in-laws, teens, extended family, au pair or live-in housekeeper.
Private exterior entrances with Peachtree Citadel French doors
Multi-colored slate for kitchen and main traffic area. Carpet is wool in neutral color.
2nd Kitchen:
Hickory Cabinets Corian Counter
Garbage Disposal with air switch
GE Profile ceramic top range with bridge unit
GE Profile Dishwasher Stainless Interior
Open recreation/den area:
Columns separate recreation/game area from Den
Billiard room with trey ceiling
Fireplace with Raised hearth, gas starter & ash clean out accessed from outside.
Carpet is short-tufted non shedding wool.
Wine Cellar;
Glass French door, slate floor and cherry trim.
Can be used as a safe room in case of emergency.
1st Room: Office, Exercise, Craft, Bedroom, etc.
Slate floor
Ceiling fan
French door to a private slate patio with Pergola
2nd Room: Theatre, Exercise, Craft, Bedroom, etc.
Home Theatre (roughed in)
Carpeted - ceiling fan
2 Full Baths:
Multi-colored slate floor
Frameless shower doors
Shower in guest area is steam unit ready ie: Already Plumbed & Wired
Bath with Laundry area - Washer/dryer area with floor drain - recessed dryer vent box.
VERANDA :
Multi-colored slate floor
Coffered beaded tongue & grooved ceiling,
Columns on Brick bases with cast stone caps
3-ceiling fans - Hunter Originals
STORAGE ROOM: can be a potting, hobby, workshop or pool changing room.
Whole House Water Purification System
2 Noritz Tankless Water Heater www.noritz.com
Metlund D’mand Water System www.gothotwater.com
Cutoff for house located at water heater.
One cutoff for all exterior faucets
Storage cabinets with double sink
Additional storage areas
A toilet/shower can easily be added in this room
GROUNDS:
Rear of home is across from the 3rd fairway of Atlanta Country Club golf course.
Private Lot 1+ acres
Front walk way sweeps to a large front porch with double 8’ custom designed beveled –
leaded glass doors.
Front walkway stained making an elegant entrance. www.kemiko.com
Custom front door surround
Picturesque landscaped yard with vistas from all areas
Approx. 40% of yard is in natural areas.
Two decks overlooking picturesque yard
Flooring planks- two different widths for hardwood floor look- biscuit joined (no nails to back
out) www.ebty.com
Deck wood by Cox Dura-pine Lumber –select grade, wolmanized, paraffin treated, double kiln
dried, and kerfed on underside
www.coxwood.com/wood_treatments_residential_wolmanized.shtml
Flashing between decking and rim joist. An important item usually not found on most decks.
Wood has been sanded, sealed with multiple coats of waterproofing and stain.
Posts are routed to give a softer edge.
Stain/sealer applied to all sides and ends of boards.
www.woodsealants.com/twp-500-series.htm
Black Walnut finish on main deck handrails
Cedar finish on deck floors and lower deck
Arbor areas on main deck – mortise and tenon construction
Handrails and spindles are screwed in for easy replacement.
Railing/post routed to accommodate wiring for lights.
Night lighting - Kichler Landscape lights
Retaining wall material brought in from Florida, specifically for the color.
Several retaining wall areas were designed for outdoor seating
Stairs below lowest retaining wall to access remainder of property.
Fence -if desired above lowest retaining wall- pre-dug posts locations covered by black caps.
Pavestone circular driveway
Parking/entertainment area also in pavestone
Pavestones area connects the "private garden area" with deck area.
Large entertaining space
Expandable entertaining/outdoor kitchen - All utilities are pulled to exterior brick wall. Grill
can be gas instead of having to refill a propane tank.
Parking court for four or more cars on main level
Area for additional garage(s)
Underground Utilities
Electricity and water have been run to several areas throughout the grounds.
Areas for play, entertaining, pool, tennis, gardening, etc.
Designed for additional driveway leading to terrace level
Area designed in yard plan for water collection system.
Privacy wall (brick/ornamental iron) drawings have been done for front yard.
Sketches done for additional garage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Home is "Energy Star" rated. Designed to save on energy. A better mortgage rate may be
attainable. www.myenergyloan.com www.myenergyloan.com/discounts.html
EEMs allow home buyers to qualify for a larger mortgage. Lenders use the lower monthly bills
you'd pay in an energy-efficient house to offset a higher mortgage payment. Usually a
reduction in points or closing cost.
Home is a "Healthy Home". www.envirodesic.com
Insulation: the American Lung Assoc. in their demonstration healthy homes uses lcynene
insulation. Lifetime transferable warranty. Certified by Envirodesic, i.e.: indoor air quality
www.icynene.com. www.envirodesic.com Recommended by Southface “Earthcraft”
Energy www.southface.org http://www.southfacehomeperformance.com
Insulation between floors and most walls for sound barrier
Garage is insulated to the same standards in case you ever wish to enclose it.
Flooring is fully laid under all cabinets - Minimal carpeting - Sub-floors are 1 1⁄4” Made up of'
3⁄4” plywood T&G over 1⁄2” plywood secured with 3" screws and glued.
Jatoba is the correct name for Brazilian Cherry. There is no Brazilian Cherry Tree.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatob%C3%A1 www.ecotimber.com/Brazilian_Cherry_Info.asp
Jatoba floors - oiled sealed & 2 coats of Traffic - most durable finish on the market.
www.bonakemi.com/productspecs/pdf/traffic.pdf
www.bona.com/en/US/Concepts_and_Systems/GREENGUARD/
www.bona.com/en/US/Search/?quicksearchquery=traffic
www.onlinefloorstore.com/store/product/?id=1155
Felt between sub floor and Jatoba floor for additional soundproofing.
No thresholds to trip over in entire home. ie: between rooms, doorways or where wood,
stone, or carpet meet.
Metal Transitions between wood, stone, +/or carpet. This prevents chipping where two different surfaces meet.
Sound deadening doors installed in most areas.
www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-13-2000/0001264734&EDATE
Glass used in cabinet doors & on shelves is tempered glass “with no logo”.
Sheetrock is screwed, glued, & sealed at top & base plate. Additionally, sheetrock is taped
where wall & ceiling meet.
Trim is primed on all sides.
Walls painted with Benjamin Moore Regal Matte 221 -washable
www.epaintstore.com/paint/benjamin_moore_regal_matte_221.htm
Terrace level concrete has been sealed to keep dust out.
Whirlpool tubs have self-cleaning jets. Tubs have maximum number of jets that could be
installed. Motor sizes have been increased. In-line heaters to keep the water hot.
www.mtiwhirlpools.com
www.mtiwhirlpools.com/features/options/cleaning/cleaning_ffst.cfm
All tubs are completely surrounded with lcynene insulation to retain water temperature longer.
All showers doors are frameless. Most are full height.
Bathroom lights are on illuminated dimmer switches. No need for plug-in night-lights.
Waterproof & anti fracture membrane has been used behind and under all limestone,
travertine, slate, or tiles in all showers and on these floors, including patios. First 3inches
of walls are waterproofed except for exterior patio walls.
www.schluter.com/6_1_ditra.aspx www.schluter.com/8_1_kerdi.aspx
All laundry centers can accommodate electric or gas dryers.
Cooktops can be gas or electric.
Intercom - Nutone 5000 has ability for private selective call hands free conversation between 2
rooms or whole house. http://www.nutone.com/product-category.asp?CategoryID=200088
Cordless Phone Power Jacks- No need to plug a transformer into an electrical outlet.
Transformer is built into the telephone outlet where the telephone is mounted.
www.leviton.com Do a search for Powerjack Catalog #:40215-W
Telephone line cannot be cut disarming alarm system. No outside Telephone box. It is
mounted in furnace room.
Fireplace Mantels have 2-recessed electrical outlets built in. Great for holiday plug-ins
Sound speakers wires are pulled to all rooms- including children’s bathrooms for whole house
surround sound.
Structured wiring pulled thru out house for Smart Home wiring. Structured wiring ready for
Data, CATV, SATV and CCTV.
Central Vacuum - 3 vacuum pan inlets. Best filtration. If phone/door bell rings the vacuum can
be wired to shut off. In Bill Gates home. http://builtinvacuum.com
http://builtinvacuum.com/hallfame.html
Interior door handles are oil rubbed bronze egg-shape. Ives hinges.
Peachtree Citadel Doors Triple bolting locking system for all exterior doors other than front
door - Oil rubbed bronze handles
Thermostats are Honeywell Vision Pro Touchpads automatically control humidity level.
New HVAC systems - Dual Fuel High Efficiency - 97% efficiency with Programmable
thermostat & Humidifier
Supply & return boots are caulked. No moisture can get between boots and sheetrock or
wood. With High efficiency HVAC’s this has become an area to harbor mold growth. This
will not occur as this area has been sealed allowing no air penetration.
High efficiency air filters
Fireplace brick has been "smoked".
Supply & return boots are smoked to remove shine behind grills.
Trap guards for laundry drip area & Terrace level floor drains www.trapguard.com
Fans for bathrooms are ventilated thru eaves using the Aldes multi zone ultra quiet venting
system. For a demonstration LISTEN & LOOK at the vents in the main level kitchen and
the mud room bath.
ERV system (24 Hr energy recovery ventilation) + MUA (Make Up Air) system
www.americanaldes.com/sv160.html
Metlund D’mand Hot Water System – conservation & energy saver www.gothotwater.com
Roof - 50 yr transferable GOLD STAR warranty -- 50 years warranted for materials and labor.
Nails used were stainless steel or copper. Roof has only 4 vent penetrations and all are
copper. www.premiumroofs.com http://www.premiumroofs.com/warranty.html
www.carlisle.com/markets/construction/ecostar/index.html
Copper Gutters - Downspouts are kept out of view as much as possible.
Commercial grade waterproofing
A/C units are quiet and out of sight.
Copper pipes for interior plumbing
Exterior faucets plumbed with Floguard gold. 1-High-pressure water outlet. 4 frost proof
outdoor faucets - turn off all exterior faucets with one lever. www.flowguardgold.com
Cedar shingles are stained with semi-transparent stain on both sides and on the ends.
Side entrance garage with automatic opener, security lock and safety features
Orkin Replacement Policy for termite coverage. This policy is transferable.
Water meter at street is an upgrade meter that has a leakage detector gauge.
Area designed in yard plan if water collection system was to be installed.
Alarm system plus Glass break alarms
Carbon monoxide sensors
Smoke detector in each bedroom plus in hallways
Decks and sunroom attached to home with thru bolting in place of lag bolting.
Steel support under Master bath floor, steel headers or flitch plates in several areas
Concrete patios/porch poured to commercial standards reinforced with fiberglass and rebar.
Patio slab is designed to accommodate weight of brick if enclosed and/or a hot tub.
Pipes under driveway, sidewalks, and porch for future electrical or water needs
High and low voltage cable chases are installed for additional future wiring.
600 amp electrical service. All outlets and switches are labeled with circuit breaker number.
Structural Engineer involved in entire project.
