THE MIKKELSON ADVANTAGE

The Mikkelson Advantage is the combination of three guidelines that when combined will provide our customers with the finest construction experience:

• Integrity, honesty, and clear communication
• Commitment to quality, value and efficiency
• Use the finest subcontractors, suppliers, materials and construction techniques

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Mikkelson Homes Feature:

Site

• Finish Grading
• Preliminary site design consultation
• Professionally designed landscaping

Construction

• 9 ft. poured basement with form-a-drain system
• Full height insulation from footing to top of wall
• 4 ft. stone backfill
• 3.5’’ poured concrete slab on minimum 4’’ gravel base
• Engineered 11-7/8’’ I-joist silent floor system
• 3/4’’ hardwood fl oors
• High Performance 3/4’’
• T&G subfl oor
• Subfloor screwed and glued to minimize fl oor squeaks
• 2’’ x 6’’, 16’’ O.C. exterior wall framing
• OSB sheathing on all exterior walls
• Tyvek house wrap with taped seams
• Kiln dried engineered roof trusses 24” O.C.
• 2’’ x 6’’ exterior wall construction with a vapor barrier

• Prefinished gutters and 4” downspouts
• Baked enamel roof valley flashing
• Cedar shake & cedar trim with two coats of solid stain
• Fiber cement siding (25 year paint finish warranty)
• Composite trim and facia boards (low maintenance)
• 40 year Elk dimensional roof shingles
• Ice and water shield roof membrane
• Andersen Low-E glass, argon filled dual pane windows
• Frost proof hose bibs
• Weatherproof exterior GFCI outlets
• Vulkem caulking to prevent wind penetration

• 200 AMP electrical service
• Moen plumbing fi xtures
• Kohler sinks and toilets
• Shut-off valves at all plumbing fi xtures
• Posi-temp shower valves
• 9 ft. ceilings on fi rst fl oor
• Raised panel custom kitchen cabinetry
• Solid core interior doors
• Granite/marble/solid surface countertops
• Trajet whirlpool, with ceramic tile surround
• Knockdown drywall texture with rounded corners
• Masonry fireplace
• Full and partially exposed lower levels
• Security and audio system
• PVC water pipes
• Hard wired smoke/ CO2 detectors with battery backup
• Custom designed California closet systems
• Structured wiring package
• Schlage door hardware
• Rough in full bath in basement

• Multiple zoned high efficiency gas furnace (90%+ effi ciency)
• Multiple zoned high efficiency central A/C (13 Seer)
• Programmable thermostats in each zone
• Energy Star rated appliances and vented bath fans
• R-60 attic insulation
• Weather stripping at exterior doors
• Insulated raised panel 2” thick garage doors with keyless entry
• Energy Heel roof trusses
• Kitchen and bath fans vented outdoors
• Meticulous caulking and foaming at all voids and penetrations
• Passive solar design
• Low maintenance exterior
• Geothermal heat with energy recovery ventilator options
• Whole house fan options
• Spray foam insulation options
• Tankless water heater options
• Dual flush toilet options