ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED * COMPUTER ENGINEERED * ENERGY EFFICIENT
Every Terrace Home is professionally designed, value engineered and efficiently assembled in Friendship, Wisconsin. From concept to completion, the highest standards apply. Constructed in a controlled environment, materials stay dry, and there are no labor or weather delays. Because many tasks are automated efficiencies throughout, the building process far exceeds those applying to conventional construction.
THIRTY YEARS OF CREATING THE BEST LONG TERM VALUE FOR YOUR HOME BUYING DOLLAR
Terrace Homes has a history of providing long term value for our homebuyers, regardless of the level of initial investment. This is due to ageless design and the solid core from which each individual Terrace Home evolves.
BUILT TO A HIGHER STANDARD FOR LASTING PERFORMANCE
The base price of every Terrace Home, regardless of shape or style, includes the same superior construction features and premium products referred to as our Gold Star Standards. Each of these standards exceeds code minimums, many require painstaking attention to detail, and all contribute to the lasting integrity of each home.
FLOOR SYSTEM
Solid Floor, Premium Lumber, Less Bounce
FRAMING
16” o.c. 2×10 and 2×12 Floor Joists. 1771 Fb Hemlock Fir Select Structural. 60% stronger than common SPF. 40% less deflection than code allows.
DECKING
Ever Dry, No Squawk Floor Deck. 3/4” APA Rated Sturd-i-floor decking glued to joists with hand applied full bead construction adhesive (no white glue). Pneumatically secured with ring shank nails. Firmer, quieter.
WALL SYSTEM
Thickwall Sidewall Construction Solid Performance / No-Rack Guarantee
FRAMING
Exterior walls are 16” o.c. 2×6 675 Fb Premium Select sidewall studs. More than twice the strength of conventional 2×4’s. 2½ x stronger than code allows. Doubled 2×6 continuous top plates. Headers engineered for Northern Climates.
SHEATHING
Total wall is solid APA rated structural sheathing glued to studs, plates and rim joists with construction adhesive, then pneumatically secured. Creates a totally bonded system when cured. Blocking at window locations for drapery rod mountings is standard.
INTERIOR WALLS
16” o.c. 2×4 premium studs. Continuous top and bottom plates. Blocking for bathroom accessories is standard.
ROOF SYSTEM
Terrace Exclusive Can’t Rack, Can’t Sag Truss and Ceiling System
FRAMING
Pre-Engineered Northern Zone Trusses 24” o.c. 69 lb rated.
38% stronger than code requires. Terrace exclusive 16” o.c. 1×3 cross grid system fastened 90° to bottom of trusses with poly vapor barrier sandwiched between and sheetrock glued and screwed to grid. Nothing in the industry compares! Can’t Rack, Can’t Sag. Guaranteed.
DECKING
Tougher, Thicker roof deck. 1/2” APA rated 32/16 roof sheathing pneumatically fastened. More than double the strength of conventional 3/8 sheathing. 133% stronger than code requires. Never wet. Guaranteed.
ENERGY FEATURES
WALL INSULATION
Thickwall Sidewall System: R-21 6” no gap friction fit fiberglass wall insulation, continuous O-perm polyethylene vapor barrier warm side. Continuous whole house weather wrap outside. Foamed in place wall penetrations: Plumbing and electrical components carefully routed and sealed to minimize air infiltration and maximize energy efficiency.
ATTIC INSULATION
Heavy blanket environmentally friendly no gap attic insulation: Full coverage flame retardant cellulose. Minimum blown R-Factor 44. Continuous O-perm polyethylene vapor barrier warm side. Area Wide continuous attic ventilation. Storm resistant ridge vent. Individually baffled full volume soffit vents.
RAISED HEEL ENERGY TRUSS
Minimizes compression of fiberglass batt over Exterior Wall Top Plate. Minor detail, major impact.
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Energy efficient windows and doors (requires U Factor efficiency rating of .35 or lower). Low E thermal glazed windows and patio doors. Latest technology, highest performance. Guaranteed.
MOLD PREVENTION / WEATHER-TIGHT CONSTRUCTION / ENGINEERED TO LAST
WALL INSULATION
Thickwall Sidewall System: R-21 6” no gap friction fit fiberglass wall insulation, continuous O-perm polyethylene vapor barrier warm side. Continuous whole house weather wrap outside. Foamed in place wall penetrations: Plumbing and electrical components carefully routed and sealed to minimize air infiltration and maximize energy efficiency.
ATTIC INSULATION
Heavy blanket environmentally friendly no gap attic insulation: Full coverage flame retardant cellulose. Minimum blown R-Factor 44. Continuous O-perm polyethylene vapor barrier warm side. Area Wide continuous attic ventilation. Storm resistant ridge vent. Individually baffled full volume soffit vents.
RAISED HEEL ENERGY TRUSS
Minimizes compression of fiberglass batt over Exterior Wall Top Plate. Minor detail, major impact.
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Energy efficient windows and doors (requires U Factor efficiency rating of .35 or lower). Low E thermal glazed windows and patio doors. Latest technology, highest performance. Guaranteed.
DURABILITY
Nationally recognized partners provide first rate, fully-warrantied name brand products professionally installed by Terrace craftsmen. Lasting Performance Guaranteed.
WEATHER-TIGHT MAINTENANCE-FREE EXTERIORS:
Terrace 1st rate standard partners include:
Certified maintenance-free Main Street double 4” lap siding (.042 mil).
Quality Edge maintenance-free pre-finished aluminum vented soffit & fascia. Certified 245# Landmark “shake” shingles installed over double felt and ice & water shield at eaves. Energy efficient Andersen maintenance-free vinyl clad low-e thermal glazed Glide-by or double hung wood windows with Fold ’n Seal opening protection.
Energy efficient Therma-Tru insulated steel exterior doors with No Mold Threshold barrier included.
FIRST CLASS INTERIORS
Terrace 1st rate standard partners include:
Quality Brand Seacrest cabinets.
Pionite, Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar post formed rolled edge countertops.
Masonite Legacy pre-finished doors with colonial trim.
Terrace exclusive skip trowel wall and ceiling finish, painted two coats!
ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING / MECHANICAL
Terrace 1st rate standard partners include:
Square D distribution panel 200AMP 30 circuits.
Cooper wiring NM Romex sized per code.
Silent wall switches.
Seagull lighting fixtures installed with bulbs.
Living room and bedrooms have switched receptacles.
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed.
Kohler class A 1.6 gallon water saver water closets.
Aker one piece gel coat fiberglass tub/shower modules.
Kohler china class A lav Sinks.
Kohler stainless steel double bowl kitchen sink.
Kohler brand single handle faucets.
Shut-off valves to all fixtures installed.
Uponor PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) supply lines, pvc drain lines.
Broan range hood vented to exterior.
Professionally engineered Energy efficient I.A.Q. Constant Rate Home Ventilation System. Terrace Exclusive!
DESIGN
True Design & Build Service
A Terrace Tradition
Degreed CAD Professionals assist in computer generated layout and design specific to each Terrace Homeowner’s requirements.
SECURITY
Terrace Homes is a thirty year old company owned and managed since 1975 by three generations of the Manternach Family. Our reputation is on the line every time we hand over the keys to a new Terrace Homeowner. We have a vested interest in your satisfaction and the satisfaction of the 6,000 Terrace Homeowners before you.
Notes:
1- 2×10 HF Sel. Str. Fb rep. value 16” oc 13’ wide module
2- Comparing conventional 8’ wall using 275 fb 2×4 studs
3- WI 30LL/20DL minimums compare 24/0 3/8” osb
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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