Tim O'Brien Homes standard features include: quality, efficiency, strength, peace-of-mind, comfort, style, and innovation. It's a total system approach that turns a house into a high performance new home.
Traditional Series - Every Tim O'Brien Home Includes:
- Wisconsin Focus on EnergyTM homes exceeding minimum requirements - Complete field test performed by a third-party, certified professional
- Tyvek® Home Wrap taped & sealed including all gable ends
- Quality single-hung windows, Low-E, argon filled glass
- 1" Insulated Wall Sheathing (R-5.0)
- 95% High Efficiency York® furnace with digital setback thermostat
- Steel 6-panel insulated steel exterior doors & raised panel insulated garage overhead door
- Direct vent exhaust fan in kitchen for improved indoor air quality
- Quiet, efficient 110 CFM bath fans in all full baths
- Power vented water heater – 40 gallon
- Sealed sump pit with pump in basement
- All Seams & Joints are taped in HVAC system for better comfort and air distribution
- Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors for protection
- 1" (R 5.0) foam insulation on outside of the full foundation wall
- Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation (R-14) in basement box sills
- Moen® EPA WaterSense® certified vanity faucets & shower heads
Green Built Homes Tested & Certified
- Green Built Home™ Certification & Green Guide Label
- Energy Star® Dishwasher
- Erosion Control Stormwater Management
- Recycling for glass, metal, cardboard, plasic, wood, and aluminum
- Masonry & Stone are regionally produced
- Recycled fly-ash in concrete & recycled carpet pad
- Engineered Wood "I" Joists
- Energy Efficient 2 x 4 Exterior Wall System
- Home Plans are flexible and tailored to your lifestyle
- In-House selections process with CAPS Interior Design Specialist
- 10-year Warranty on Tyvek® Home Wrap®
- 15-year Dry Basement Guarantee
- Virtually maintenance free, quality exterior materials
- Pre-Construction, Pre-Drywall & Pre-Closing Orientation
- Pre-Construction, Pre-Drywall & Pre-Closing Orientation
- 60–Day & 11-Month Warranty Review
- 1-year Complete Workmanship & Material Warranty
- 15-year Dry Basement Guarantee
- Form-a-Drain with water-proofing membrane on exterior of foundation
- Exterior & interior drain tile system tied into sump pit
- 1" (R-5.0) foam insulation on full foundation wall
- Decorative skirting to cover the exposed foundation insulation
- Tyvek® HomeWrap® on exterior of all walls and gable ends
- Survey and staked by a licensed surveyor
- Building Permits and/or Impact/Zoning Fees up to $1,200
- Silt fencing & erosion control up to 100 lineal feet
- Strip topsoil in building pad area (as applicable)
- Excavate for basement foundation
- Install sewer and water laterals (up to 35 feet)
- Gas and Electric connections to home
- Backfill garage with stone to prevent sealing
- Rough graded gravel driveway
- Rough grade disturbed soil to pitch away from home
- Hauling fill in or out (up to 5 loads if site requires)
- Disposal and recycling container on-site
Foundation & Concrete Flatwork
- Full 8' high poured concrete walls
- Reinforcement in foundation footings and walls
- 2 x 6 treated sill plate anchors home to foundation
- Sill seal between foundation and home to prevent drafts
- Basement and garage concrete floor - full concrete stoop
- 2 x 4 walls studs (16" o.c.)
- 1" insulated wall sheathing (R-5.0)
- Total Exterior Wall R-Value of R-19
- Engineered I-Joist with ¾" tongue & groove OSB subfloor both glued & screwed
- ½" Roof Sheathing
- Overhangs around home, including gable ends
- Continuous Ridge Vent System
- 25-year, 3-tab fiberglass shingles with 15# roof felt paper underlayment
- 15/32" OSB sheathing with H-clips
- Galvanized metal valley flashing
- Aluminum drip edge
- Quality single-hung, thermo break low-E Argon filled insulated glass, maintenance-free vinyl with tilt-wash or casement style with prefinished white interior. Includes screens. (grids per plan) 2 exterior colors
- 6'-0" gliding patio door with dual lock & screen
- Steel 6-panel insulated exterior doors with weather stripping
- Raised panel insulated steel overhead garage door with weather stripping. Color choices
- UV Protected, thicker, 0.042 vinyl siding. Selection of color choices
- 5/8" lap projection withstands warping and bending
- Aluminum soffit vents and fascia
- Seamless aluminum gutters and downspouts with turned extensions
- Pre-primed and painted hardboard wraps (per elevation)
- Vinyl raised panel shutters (per elevation)
- R-13 Fiberglass insulation in exterior wall cavities
- 1" Insulated sheathing on outside wall with R-5.0
- R-19 Total Exterior wall system
- Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation (R-14) in basement box sills for a better air-tight fit and comfort
- R-42 Blown-in fiberglass attic insulation
- All holes penetrating wall plates/exterior wall system are sealed to prevent air-infiltration
- Moen® EPA WaterSense® plumbing fixtures; pressure balanced, double-handed Eva chrome faucets for all baths
- Moen® Camerist WaterSense® faucet with separate sprayer - kitchen
- Moen® stainless steel double bowl kitchen sink
- CPVC 1/2" minimum water supply to fixtures
- Two frost-proof hose bibs
- Fiberglass white tub and shower modules
- Cultured marble vanity counter tops in full baths with integral bowl
- 1/3 hp In-Sinkerator® garbage disposal
- 40 gallon power vented natural gas water heater
- Washer/Dryer hook-up
- Shut-off valve at all plumbing fixtures
- York® 95% high efficiency, natural gas, forced air furnace with fresh air intake for combustion and digital setback thermostat
- Supply ducts & returns in all living areas & baths engineered & sized per plan
- All heat ducts tested by Wisconsin Focus on Energy™ for proper air flow
- York® 13-seer air conditioning system
- Supply ducts & returns in all living & baths engineered & sized per plan
- All heat ducts tested by Wisconsin Focus on Energy™ for proper air flow
- 200 amp service panel
- 2 TV & 2 Phone jacks at the location of your choice
- Switched outlets in bedrooms
- 220v outlet for range and dryer
- Exhaust fans in all full baths (110 CFM) vented directly to the outside
- Smoke detectors interconnected with battery back-up on all levels and at each bedroom (location per plan/per code)
- Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detector combo unit on each floor
- Front door chime
- Two exterior waterproof electrical outlets (GFI)
- Exterior light at exterior front door
- Exterior coach lights (2) at overhead garage door
- Outlet for garage door opener
- Satin Nickel or Oil Rub Bronze light fixture package (per plan)
- 1/2" drywall all walls and first floor ceilings
- 5/8" drywall at all truss ceilings
- Taping and finishing of drywall throughout home
- Knockdown drywall texture with a high build paint
- Drywall return windows with wood sill
- Staining of window sills and interior trim
- Caulk, prime and paint exterior wood trim
- Paint interior and exterior of front door
- Cardell® cabinetry - solid oak or beech recessed panel with roll-out trash and recycling bin cabinet, and lazy susan corner cabinet
- Laminate countertops with molded back splash in kitchen
- Cultured marble countertops with drop-in bowl in main & master bath
- Solid oak or poplar colonial base trim - Selection of stain choices
- Solid oak or poplar base trim shoe at all non-carpet areas
- Pre-finished oak or poplar flush interior doors - Selection of stain choices
- Schlage® Georgian style door hardware - Satin Nickel Knobs
- Schlage® exterior locks keyed alike with dead bolt on front door
- Door stops throughout the home
- Linen and pantry closet shelving
- 42" high plate mirror above vanity top in all baths
- Towel bars and toilet tissue holders
- Closet Shelving System and clothing poles in all bedroom closets
- Durable Congoleum, Armstrong and Mannington vinyl flooring with 5 Year Warranty
- Durable 25 oz. stain resistance carpet
- Crush-Guard 6 lb. Carpet foam pad
- GE® built-in Microwave with direct vent exhaust to outside
- GE® ENERGY STAR® built-in multi-cycle dishwasher
- In-Sinkerator®, 1/3 HP disposal continuous feed with reset switch
- Recycle all construction debris, cardboard, metal, plastic, aluminum, and wood
- Final cleaning including vacuuming, wash floors, dust, clean cabinets inside/out and washwindows
Add these popular upgrades & options to the Traditional Series
(only offered in Milwaukee markets)
- 40" Lennox® Direct Vent Corner Gas Fireplace with Standard Hearth, Mantle, and Facing
- Nine-foot first floor ceilings
- Cardell® 36" Kitchen Cabinets - includes crown moulding on upper cabinets
- Kitchen cabinets include single roll-out self(s) and tilt-out tray(s) at kitchen sink
- High-Definition Laminate Kitchen Countertop (base level)
- Standard Laminate Flooring in Foyer, Kitchen and Dinette/Breakfast Area (per plan)
- Upgraded Kitchen Faucet to Camerist Stainless Steel Faucet with Side Spray
- Master bath has 5-foot shower module with chrome trim shower door
- Decorative can lights in Kitchen (varies per plan)
- 50-Gallon Power Vented Water Heater
- Two Daylight Basement Windows
- Two-sided Steel, Insulated Garage Overhead Door
- Garage door opener with two (2) remotes & one keypad
- Solid core painted interior doors and millwork
- Rounded drywall corners throughout whole house
- Decorative wood trim stringers at carpeted stairs
- Wood wrapped by-pass closet doors
- 30-Year dimensional shingles
- 1 x 6 hardwood exterior corners
- R-15 Blown-in Blanket Insulation System (BIBs)
- R-50 attic insulation
- RG-6 Cable Jacks to all secondary bedrooms
- Reinforced Ceiling outlet with one (1) switch. All bed rooms, great room, and flex room (applicable per plan)
- Full basement rough-in plumbing (shower, toilet, sink vents & drains only)
- Steel basement beam (per plan)
- 40" Lennox® Direct Vent Corner Gas Fireplace with Standard Hearth, Mantle, and Facing
- Nine-foot first floor ceilings
- Cardell® Cherry flat panel kitchen cabinets 42" or 36"/42" staggered height cabinets include crown moulding on upper cabinets, single roll-out shelf (s) & tilt-out tray at kitchen sink.
- Kitchen island or peninsula per plan (overhang is optional)
- 33" drop zone in the rear foyer (standard layout)
- Granite Kitchen Countertop (base colors & standard layout)
- Standard 3/4" Pre-finished Oak Hardwood Floors in Foyer, Kitchen and Dinette/Breakfast Area (per plan)
- Luxury master bath includes double bowl vanity , 4-foot shower module with satin nickel shower door, 5-foot whirlpool tub and base ceramic tile floor
- Upgraded Kitchen Faucet to Camerist Stainless Steel Faucet with Side Spray
- Decorative can lights in kitchen (varies per plan)
- 50-gallon Power Vented Water Heater
- Two Daylight basement windows
- Two-sided Steel, Insulated Overhead Garage Door
- Garage door opener (1) with two (2) remotes & one keypad
- Six-panel pre-finished stained pine interior doors
- Rounded drywall corners throughout whole house
- Decorative wood trim stringers at carpeted stairs
- Wood wrapped bypass door openings & windows
- Oak railing and spindles instead of half wall
- 30-Year dimensional shingles
- 1 x 6 hardwood exterior corners
- R-15 Blown-in Blanket Insulation System (BIBs) with Attic sealant package
- R-50 attic insulation
- Steel basement beam (per plan)
- RG-6 Cable Jacks to all secondary bedrooms
- Reinforced Ceiling outlet with one (1) switch. All bedrooms, great room, and flex room (applicable per plan)
- Full basement rough-in plumbing (shower, toilet, sink vents & drains only)
- Front door capital head trim with fluted casing on sides
- Decorative Schlage® handle set at front door
- Base cabinet hardware on all Cabinets (per emerald series)
- Moen® Eva Chrome EPA® WaterSense® Plumbing Fixtures in all baths
- Satin nickel levered handle door knobs
- Satin nickel bath accessories
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