They are Conventional Homes.
American Elite Homes are NOT mobile, modular, or prefab.
As a roof truss is built and erected on the job site, so are our wall panels.
2. What is your type of construction called?
“Open Panel Construction."
When a conventional builder "stick-builds" a home, he builds the walls on the sub-floor, then lifts them into position. American Elite Homes builds almost the same way.
The difference is the builder builds in the rain or sunshine with hand tools and expensive skilled labor.
American Elite Homes are built in a factory with automation using steel jigs and hydraulic presses to assure precision.
The completed wall panels are shipped to the job site where they are lifted into position by your builder the same as a “stick built” house.
American Elite Homes are basically the same as any contractor built home. They may be built on any type of foundation typical to your area.
They are built using high quality materials in a factory-controlled environment with 1/32 tolerance for error. This system allows simple and fast erection, thus reducing the site costs.
A Builder cannot compete with quantity purchasing power and Factory Mass Production.
Factory Production has better quality control, no weather delays and no expensive Carpenter’s wages.
See “NUMBER 7” for Standard materials.
If you prefer other items or modifications, just inform us.
We will modify the packages to your needs and building code requirements. We cater to your needs and desires.
American Elite Homes are conventional homes.
You can build anywhere you can build any other conventional home:
· In subdivisions
· On a seashore
· Or in the mountains.
There are NO special lot requirements and NO special foundations.
American Elite Homes are very cost efficient for many reasons:
· Because each unit is constructed in a controlled environment, homes are assured a great level of quality control. This construction technique also eliminates the cost of on-site theft and vandalism.
· Bulk purchasing abilities enable us to reduce our costs and pass the savings on to you. Costs are further reduced because there are no wasted materials, like on conventional job-sites.
· Purchasing a factory-constructed package significantly cuts expensive local labor costs and reduces the time required for completion. This lowers construction loan costs and allows the home to be sold (or moved into!) more quickly.
· Hand built items cannot logically compete cost wise with assemble line style items.
· The more time saved the more $$$ saved, time is money.
· The more of the home constructed in the factory, the less local labor needed, which is cost prohibitive in some areas.
American Elite Homes Inc.
BASIC DRY-IN PACKAGE: (All framing lumber kiln dried 19% moisture content and grade-marked.)
1. Floor Framing:
A. Flooring System and Stairs in (2) Two Story Models.
B. Floor joist and headers, sized per plans, #1 and/or #2 yellow pine, and grade marked, kiln dried, spaced 16” on center (or 12” on center where required). Two Story Models.
C. 23/32 (3/4) Plywood tongue & groove, with exterior glue and construction adhesive.
2. Exterior and Interior Walls:
A. 2x4 studs 16” on center, spruce-pine-fir stud grade, and kiln dried.
B. All exterior and interior walls with double top plates and single bottom plates. All plates on concrete slab are .40 Wolmanized pressure treated.
C. 5/8 Rough Sawn Pine SIDING with ˝ in Insulated Sheathing R-3.2 factory applied.
D. Some Model’s not available with Siding.
E. Interior partitions 2x4 studs 16” on center spruce-pine-fir stud grade kiln dried with headers as engineered for each opening.
F. Beams, deadwood nailers, blocking and cap plates are included.
G. 2x2 .40 Wolmanized pressure treated wall furring included for lower-level finished rooms in bi-level homes or when lower-level finish is purchased.
3. Roof System:
A. Manufactured roof trusses where shown on plans, engineered to carry 45# total load, 24” on center, roof pitch as per plan using grade marked, kiln dried, #1 and/or #2 southern yellow pine.
B. Rafters pre-cut and ceiling joists field cut where shown on plans, sized and spaced per plans, #1 and/or #2 yellow pine grade marked, kiln dried.
C. 5/8 CDX PLYWOOD roof sheathing with ply clips.
4. Gable Ends:
A. One-piece gables with studs 24” on center and 5/8” Rough Sawn Pine factory applied. (Sheathing will be shipped loose on gables larger than 34’ span and 6/12 pitches.)
B. Gable overhangs where shown on plans, factory assembled, 12” wide from wall sheathing, open ladder frame with 2x6 sub-rake board.
5. Soffit Systems:
A. Eave overhang 12” from sheathing or per plan.
B. 2x6 sub-fascia board.
6. Roofing:
A. 15# asphalt felt with double starter layer. Double layer felt on all 2.5/12 roof pitch.
B. (No flashing, shingles rain diverter or drip edge.)
7. Windows:
A. MW Twinseal Vinyl single-hung white Windows or Wood Double-Hung Windows Factory Installed.
B. Grilles, when shown on plans, are colonial style, factory installed between the glass (G.B.G.).
C. Full window screens included.
8. Exterior Doors and Frames:
A. Front entrance doors, all service doors and exterior exit garage doors are metal clad with polyurethane core, weather stripping and bored for locks.
B. Exterior knob locksets are included.
C. All side lights for exterior doors to be 12”-wide, metal insulated, with glass per plan.
D. Lower Level (Basement) exterior doors are included for split foyer and split-levels only.
E. Door units include jambs, metal sills and brick molding only. Exterior decorative trims not included.
F. Sliding patio doors are MW Twinseal vinyl, single slide, with tempered insulated glass, screens and key lock.
G. Frame only for overhead garage door, including wood jambs and brick molding.
9. Stairways:
A. Finished stairways for split foyer, split level, 1 1/2 story and 2 story models only, with 5/4” pine skirt boards, routed on closed end stairs, pine risers and pine treads. (Bullnose circle treads supplied in oak only.)
B. Oak newels, balusters, and railing as shown on plans.
C. Handrail brackets where shown on plans.
These general specifications are subject to change without notice and include only those materials specified when each respective package is purchased. All options are extra. Any excessive materials shipped to builder due to Engineering, Estimating or Shipping error is the property of the Supplier and no credit will be allowed for materials when returned. All architectural plans and specifications must be reviewed with your local building code and zoning officials to insure compliance. Modifications and engineering stamps that are required to meet local codes are NOT INCLUDED. All architectural plans and specifications must be approved prior to starting of construction.
The exterior can be completed with any of today's masonry or wood products, from brick to western red cedar. Our drafting department has many architecturally designed spacious floor plans available. A custom-plan service is also available.
American Elite Homes has approximately 200 plans for residential and commercial applications. We can use your plans or a custom plan service is also available normally for little or no cost.
NO!
American Elite Homes offers many commercial applications.
Offices, duplexes, condominiums, apartments, townhouses etc.
You may choose from our many plans or we accept custom designs at no additional charge. We can use your Plans as well.
Our normal delivery time is three to four weeks.
Some orders may take a week or two longer.
This allows sufficient time to prepare the home site and have the foundation ready when your package arrives.
American Elite Homes recommends using any licensed local contractor.
A local crew should be able to erect a home package in one to three days, depending on the size. We supply blueprints, printed instructions, and videotape. The procedure is the same as a conventional house so no training is needed.
Building costs vary greatly from coast to coast. A home built in California could cost double of the same house in Mississippi due to local labor, permit cost and the fact everything is higher there. The advantage of an American Elite Home is that its a fixed cost our panelized home will be he same. We estimate the savings to be 20% to 40% less than Conventional Construction
American Elite Homes are Conventional Homes and may be financed by the same lending institutions as any other homes.
Lending institutions like American Elite Homes because of their quality craftsmanship: design appeal: energy efficiency and value.
No!
American Elite Homes will ship Worldwide.
We can use over the road truck, piggyback rail, or containerize for overseas. Which ever offers the greater savings for the customer?
Obviously, quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency and affordability are major factors. However, today's consumers demand something more than dull, living modules. They demand contemporary design, eye appeal, and luxury. We are proud that American Elite Homes meets these needs by offering hundreds of house designs as well as custom services.
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