"All GHC Advantage Series homes are built with pride to meet or exceed the Michigan Residential Code."

Advantage Series homes have all the superior construction of GHC's original "Signature Series" models, but cost significantly less. GHC is offering this series to provide customers a less expensive option for building a brand new home. Compare the standard specifications below to GHC's "Signature Series" specifications (can be found on www.genhouse.com) and you'll find that the overall construction is the same.

Advantage Series Standard Spefications

Floors
- Double 2x10 band joist on perimeter of floor.
- 2x10 open web floor joists 16" O.C.
- 3/4" T&G OSB floor decking glued and nailed.
- R-19 (6") fiberglass insulation on perimeter of 2x10 band joist.
- 2x10 floor joists 24" O.C. 2nd floor on Williamsburg models.
- Carpet and pad in bedrooms, living room, and dining room.

Exterior Walls
- 2x6 exterior wall studs 16" O.C.
- R-19 (6") fiberglass insulation in sidewalls, with 7/16" OSB sheathing on all exterior walls.
- Air infiltration barrier.
- Double 4" vinyl siding.
- Pella white vinyl single hung windows with low-E glass and full screens.
- Window grilles on Williamsburg and 2-story models.
- Perma-Door insulated steel exterior doors with magnetic weatherstrip and threshold.
- Vinyl shutters on front of house (except Alpine).
- Porch Lights.

Interior Walls
- 8' ceiling height.
- 2x4 interior walls 16" O.C.
- 2x3 mating walls (2x6 where house comes together).
- 1/2" drywall glued and nailed to walls.
- Walls finished with white latex paint.

Exterior Roof
- Roof Pitch:

* 4/12 on ranch and 2-story models.
* 12/12 on Williamsburg models.
* 9/12 & 6/12 on Breckenridge models.
* 12/12 & 6/12 on Plymouth models.

- Pre-engineered truss 24" O.C.
- R-38 (12") fiberglass insulation.
- 1/2" OSB roof sheathing.
- 1 layer 15# felt under shingles.
- CertainTeed asphalt granule fiberglass base shingles.
- 20" overhang on 4/12 pitch roofs.
- 12" overhang on 12/12 pitch roofs.
- Vented soffit system and ridge vent.

Ceiling
- 5/8" drywall affixed to trusses and finished with white latex paint.
- Wood beams and vaulted ceiling in kitchen, dining room and living room on Alpine models.

Interior Trim
- Finished passage and closet doors.
- Clear Pine finished wood moldings.

Cabinets
- Merillat millbridge oak kitchen cabinets with postformed tops.
- Merillat millbridge bath banity cabinets with cultured marble tops.
- Finished closets with vented shelves.

Electrical
- Siemens 200 AMP 40 space entrance panel (2 in duplex).
- All copper romex (sizes to code).
- Ceiling lights in all rooms but living room and family room.
- 2-phone jacks.
- Electric door chime.
- 1 switched receptacle in living room.
- Wall receptacles and smoke detectors to code.
- Exterior outlet front and back.
- Ceiling vent fan in all baths.
- Painted rangehood with light.

Plumbing
- All polyethylene (PEX) water lines with shutoff valves and air chambers.
- PVC drainlines, traps and fittings.
- Aker fiberglass bathtub with orgil shower riser.
- Stainless Steel 6" kitchen sink.
- Orgil faucets on vanities, tub, and kitchen sink.
- Washing machine outlet box in utility room.
- Ceramic bath, stools and tanks.

Heating
- Electric baseboard heat (standard in duplex models)
- 30-gallon electric water heater (standard in duplex models)

Standard Color Choices
- Bathroom fixtures, siding, shutters, roof shingles and carpet.
- Colors can be picked from color samples at builder.

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Available Optional Features

Floors
- Vinyl floor coverings in kitchen, baths and utility room.

Exterior Walls
- 8" horizontal lap cedar siding.
- Sliding glass doors.
- Optional exterior doors.
- Extra insulation in wall (R-21).

Interior Walls
- Lofts on Williamsburg models.
- Vault ceiling on ranch models.

Exterior Roof
- Extra insulation in ceiling(R-49).
- Gable dormers on 12/12 pitch roofs w/2x6 walls.
- 5/12, 6/12 roof pitches on ranch and 2-story models.
- 40-70lb. snowloads.
- Porches for ranch style homes.

Ceilings
- Vaulted ceiling in livingroom.

Electrical
- Circuit for electric range.
- Circuit for electric dryer.
- Phone jacks, TV jacks.
- Ceiling fan wiring.
- Communication box and conduit.

Appliances
- Refrigerator 21 cu. ft. two-door.
- Deluxe 30" electric range (incl. circuit).
- Deluxe 30" gas range (nat. or L.P.).
- Dishwasher 24" (built-in).
- Garbage disposal.
- Automatic washer.
- Electric dryer.
- Vented range hood.
- Microwave range hood.

Plumbing/Heating
- Copper water supply lines.
- Baseboard electric heat.
- Whirlpool bathtubs.
- Prepared for HVAC.
- Glass bathtub and shower doors.
- Utility/laundry tub.

Other Options
- Stair handrail and balusters.
- Opposite hand elevations.
- Extra windows available.
- Garage packages (includes shingles, siding, corner post, fascia and soffit material).
- Optional interior doors and trim.