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FRANKLIN CHASE STANDARD FEATURES

Maintenance Free in Mind
· Unique Exterior Elevations, New For 2004
· All Stucco facades (front Only)– Durable 3 Coat Masonry
· Durable Vinyl Siding on 3 Sides
· Silverline® Single Hung, Low-E, Windows with Mullions and Screens
· 30 Year Self Sealing Fiberglass Roof Shingles with Continuous Ridge Venting
· Maintenance Free Soffits and Facia
· Aluminum Gutters and Downspouts
· Insulated Fiberglass Front Door with Brass Hardware Integrated Sidelights or Transoms Per Plan
· Weatherproof Exterior Electrical Outlets and Frost Free Exterior Water Faucets
· Asphalt Paved Driveway with Turn-Around
· Wood Deck (per plan) with Wood Handrails

Designer Interior Features of All Models
· Two Story Entrance Foyer (select models) and Dramatic Nine Foot Tall First Floor Ceilings
· Four and Optional Five Bedroom/ Bonus Room Plans
· Two Full and One Half Bath (Three Full Baths On Select Models)
· Private First Floor Study
· Elegant Designer Choice Crown Molding in Dining Room and Study
· Colonial Chair Rail in Dining Room
· Two and Three Car Garages with Side Entrance
· Solid Hardwood Floors in Entrance Foyers, Powder Room
· Efficient Gas Fireplaces with Glass Front in Family Room
· Laundry Room With Utility Sink (where shown on plans)
· Easy Care Vinyl Floors in Kitchen, Laundry Room, Breakfast Area and Mud Rooms
· Stain Resistant Carpet in Wide Choice of Colors
· Vinyl Coated Wire Shelving Systems in All Closets
· Front Door Chimes, Hardwired Smoke Detectors, Pre-wire for Three Phone & Cable Outlets

Interior Craftsmanship
· Carpeted Staircase into Closed Stringers, Bannister and Newel Posts are Oak Hardwood Stained to Match Foyer’s Hardwood Floors, Spindles Painted White · Interior Colonial Six Panel Doors with Brass Knobs
· Standard Lighting Fixture Package
· Latex Flat Wall Paint and Semi Gloss Enamel Trim
· Colonial Trim Throughout (Including Windows) Featuring Oversize Baseboards on the First Floor
· Half Inch Drywall Glued and Screwed
· Pre-Drywall Inspection and a One Year Inspection
· Partially Drywalled Garages (per code) with Pre-Wire for Garage Door Opener

Decorator Kitchens
· Beautifully Crafted Aristocraft Forty-Two Inch Wall Cabinets with Raised Panels and Adjustable Shelves- Available in a Variety of Natural Oak Finishes · Formica Counter Tops with Accent Beveled Edge in a Huge Array of Array of Colors · Stainless Steel Double Sink with Moen® Single Lever Faucet · Gourmet Kitchen Featuring GE® Appliances: Electric Cook Top With Spacemaker Microwave Built-In Above, 30” Single Wall Oven (Super Large Capacity with Big Clear View Window) and Dishwasher (Quiet Design) in Choice of Black, White or Bisque · Organizing Kitchen Desk Areas on Select Models · Spacious Center Islands (where shown) Feature Ample Cabinet and Drawer Space with Overhang for Barstools · Recessed Utility Lighting

Construction Features
· Continuous Pour Concrete Basements Walls
· Post and Steel Beam Construction
· Our Craftsmen Frame All Homes On-Site
· Perimeter Drain and Sump Pit in Basement Slab
· Double Framed 2x4 Center Walls
· High Performance 3/4” Tongue and Groove Sub Floor, Nailed and Glued to Floor Joists
· 200 AMP Electric Service and Panel
· 10 Year Warranted Foundation Waterproofing System
· Radon Prevention Perimeter Piping with Vent
· Fire Rated Caulking Throughout
· Framed Roofs Mean Full Attic Space
· Full Basements on All Models
· Bilco Basement Doors for Easy Exterior Basement Access

Special Features
· Disturbed Areas of Lot is Raked and Seeded
· Mailbox Near Driveway
· Flagstone Walkway from Driveway to Front Door
· Extensive Professionally Designed Landscaping Package to Accent Each Model
· Underground Utilities Including Propane
· 10 Year Limited Warranty on Every Home
· Public Water Service
· On-Site Septic Systems

Energy Efficiency
· R-30 Ceiling Insulation
· R-13 Wall Insulation
· House Wrap for Air Infiltration
· Sill Plate Sealer on Foundation
· Insulated Batts Between Ribbon Joints
· High Efficiency 75 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater
· 90+ High Efficiency Gas Heat with Central Air Conditioning (two systems on select models)
· Foam and Caulk Insulation Package
· Energy Star Compliant

Custom Bathrooms
· Wood Vanities in Choice of Stains in All Full Baths
· Pedestal Sink in Powder Room with Oval Mirror
· Double Bowl Cultured Marble Vanity Tops
· Full Size Mirror Above all Vanities
· Fiberglass Bathtub with Shower in Hall Bath
· 6"x6" Ceramic Tile Floors in Master Baths
· Master Bath Features: Ceramic Tile Shower, Recessed Light Above Shower, Glass Panel + Door, Raised Platform, Soaking Tub with Tile Surround (except Merion)

Customizing
Tropea Communities takes pride in the fact that we will allow structural changes to our floor plans during the design stage of your home through consultation with our architects.

We Cater to Individuality: Our Homebuyers complete the selections process with our Professional Design Consultant. Selections Center and Vendor meetings ensure your choices are only limited by your imagination.

** ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SUBJECT TO ERRORS OMMISSIONS. ONLY THE SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED TO AN AGREEMENT GUARANTEES STANDARD INCLUSIONS

Revised 2/21/2007

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