Specifications
Our famous dedication to quality construction is highlighted in our Zimmerman Homes Checklist. Examine and compare for yourself. What is standard in a Zimmerman Home remains only a dream in others. From a charming ranch to a grand two-story, you can count on our professional commitment for unsurpassed quality and personalized service.
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Technical Services/Design
Because design decisions have lasting implications, Zimmerman Homes thoughtfully provides an in house design/selection center to assist in coordinating everything from the tile in the master bath to the perfect front door from which to greet your guests. If there is a look in an architectural magazine that you like, or a photo that first inspired you to build your home, we are eager to hear and share your ideas. That's what building trust and dreams is all about.
With creativity and true value working hand in hand, Zimmerman Homes' design staff is yet another example of the many personalized services provided for our special customers.
Estate Edition
Builder Qualifications...
| 20 years in residential home building | ||
| Over 2,000 homes built | ||
| Professional sales staff | ||
| Complete design and estimate department | ||
| On-site construction management | ||
| One-year guarantee on all materials and workmanship |
Construction Features..."Quality That Endures"
| Excavation, backfilling and spreading of topsoil | ||
| 12 course block foundation | ||
| Steel I-Beam basement | ||
| Foundation drains with sump pump | ||
| TGI floor joists with Advantec flooring (50 year warranty) | ||
| 2" x 6" exterior walls 16" o.c. with 2 x 12 headers and 7/16" OSB sheathing | ||
| 2" x 4" interior walls 16" o.c. | ||
| Double top plates on all walls | ||
| Engineered roof trusses 24" o.c. with 5/8" OSB roof sheathing | ||
| On-site custom framing with hand and power nailing - no staples |
Exterior Finish..."Quality and Style Together"
| Maintenance free exterior | ||
| Wolverine lifetime warranty siding American Legend series | ||
| Prefinished seamless aluminum gutter and downspouts | ||
| 30 year architectural dimensional shingles | ||
| Steel insulated garage doors with raised panels and automatic openers | ||
| Vinyl clad 400 Series low E double hung tilt windows by "Andersen" with screens and grilles | ||
| Insulated steel door entry system | ||
| Steel insulated swing patio doors or Andersen patio doors with high performance glass and grilles (on models as shown in plan) |
Energy Efficiency..."The Standard You Seek"
| Sill sealer between foundation wall and sill plates | ||
| 6" (R-19) fiberglass insulation in basement ceiling | ||
| 6" (R-21 total R value wall) insulation in exterior walls | ||
| Blown R-38 fiberglass insulation in ceiling | ||
| Cobra Roof ridge vent system for efficient attic insulation | ||
| Energy saving air filtration housewrap | ||
| Polycell sealant package for sealing exterior plumbing and electrical penetrations | ||
| Insulated steel door entry system with vinyl weather-stripping | ||
| Double glazed high performance 400 series tilt windows by "Anderson" |
Interior Design..."The Finishing Touches"
| Veneer plaster wall finish | ||
| Wallboard screwed on and glued | ||
| Complete interior and exterior painting | ||
| Six-panel molded interior door | ||
| Deluxe door hardware by Schlage | ||
| Crown molding in foyer, living room & dining room | ||
| Chair rail in dining room | ||
| Wall-to-wall carpeting with padding level four | ||
| No-wax vinyl kitchen and bath floors level four | ||
| Ceramic or oak foyer - as per plan | ||
| Colonial pine trim and oak stairs & rail system | ||
| Vinyl-coated steel rod shelving by "Closet Maid" | ||
| Custom-built kitchen cabinets in oak, maple, or hickory by "Juniata" | ||
| Vanities in oak or maple with "Marblelux" tops | ||
| Full length vanity mirrors | ||
| Range hood ducted to exterior | ||
| $620 range allowance | ||
| $450 dishwasher allowance | ||
| Microwave allowance | ||
| Double bowl stainless steel sink | ||
| Garbage disposal | ||
| Whirlpool in Master Bath | ||
| $2,000 lighting allowance | ||
| Pre-wired with 4 phone and TV outlets | ||
| Bedroom ceiling lights | ||
| Washer and dryer hook-up | ||
| 80 gallon quick recovery electric hot water heater | ||
| Two outside faucets and two electrical outlets | ||
| Brick fireplace | ||
| All walls and ceilings in garage insulated & hung with wall board with buttered plaster finish (or as per code) |
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| Required direct wired smoke detectors with battery back-up | ||
| 200 amp Square D wiring and circuit breakers | ||
| Front door chimes | ||
| Interior cleaning prior to move-in |
Executive Edition
Builder Qualifications...
| 20 years in residential home building | ||
| Over 2,000 homes built | ||
| Professional sales staff | ||
| Complete design and estimate department | ||
| On-site construction management | ||
| One-year guarantee on all materials and workmanship | ||
| Five-year warranty on Trane HVAC system | ||
| Optional 10 year warranty |
Construction Features..."Quality That Endures"
| Excavation, backfilling and spreading of topsoil | ||
| 12 course block foundation | ||
| Steel I-Beam basement | ||
| Foundation drains with sump pump | ||
| 2" x 10" floor joists 16" o.c. with 3/4 T&G plywood flooring nailed and glued | ||
| 2" x 6 " exterior walls 16" o.c. with 2 x 12 headers and 7/16" waferboard sheathing | ||
| 2" x 4" interior walls 16" o.c. | ||
| Double top plates on all walls | ||
| Engineered roof trusses 24" o.c. with 5/8" waferboard sheathing | ||
| On-site custom framing with hand and power nailing - no staples |
Exterior Finish..."Quality and Style Together"
| Maintenance free exterior | ||
| Vinyl siding by Wolverine | ||
| Lifetime Warranty | ||
| Prefinished seamless aluminum gutter and downspouts | ||
| Prefinished aluminum fascia and vinyl soffits | ||
| 30 year roof shingles | ||
| Steel insulated garage doors with raised panels and automatic openers | ||
| Vinyl clad high performance double hung tilt windows by Andersen | ||
| Insulated steel door entry system | ||
| Steel insulated swing patio doors or Andersen sliding patio doors with high performance glass and grilles (on models as shown in plan) |
Energy Efficiency..."The Standard You Seek"
| Sill sealer between foundation wall and sill plates | ||
| Basement insulation as per code | ||
| 6" R-21 total R value wall insulation in exterior walls | ||
| Blown R-38 fiberglass insulation in ceiling | ||
| Cobra ridge vent system for efficient attic insulation | ||
| Energy saving air filtration housewrap | ||
| Polycell sealant package for sealing exterior plumbing and electrical penetrations | ||
| Insulated steel door entry system with weather-stripping | ||
| Double glazed high performance Andersen Tilt windows with fullscreens and grilles |
Interior Design..."The Finishing Touches"
| Veneer plaster wall finish | ||
| Wallboard screwed on and glued | ||
| Complete interior and exterior painting (Staining at no additional charge) | ||
| Six-panel molded interior door | ||
| Deluxe door hardware by Schlage | ||
| Wall-to-wall carpeting with padding | ||
| No-wax kitchen and bath floors | ||
| Ceramic or oak foyer - as per plan | ||
| Colonial trim and oak rail system | ||
| Double-hung vinyl-coated steel rod shelving by Closet Maid | ||
| Custom-built kitchen cabinets | ||
| Vanities in oak or maple with Formica or Marblelux countertops | ||
| Full length vanity mirrors | ||
| Range hood ducted to exterior | ||
| $620 range allowance | ||
| $350 dishwasher allowance | ||
| Double bowl stainless steel sink with Moen faucets | ||
| Garbage disposal | ||
| $1,500 lighting allowance | ||
| Pre-wired with 4 phone and 4 cable outlets | ||
| Bedroom ceiling lights | ||
| Whirlpool in Master Bath | ||
| $2,000 lighting allowance | ||
| Pre-wired with 4 phone and TV outlets | ||
| Bedroom ceiling lights | ||
| Washer and dryer hook-up | ||
| 52 gallon quick recovery electric hot water heater | ||
| Two outside faucets and two electrical outlets | ||
| Required smoke detectors | ||
| 200 amp wiring and circuit breakers | ||
| Front door chimes | ||
| Interior cleaning prior to move-in |
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