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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Foundation Shape

Rectangle or L-shape.

Rectangle or L-shape with one or two offsets and/or cantilevers.

Mostly L- or T-shape with several offsets or cantilevers.

Irregular more often than not. Multiple offsets and angled sections with cantilevered areas such as bay or bow windows.

Offsets

None.

One or two offsets and/or cantilevers.

Several offsets or cantilevers.

Multiple offsets and angled sections with cantilevered areas such as bay or bow windows.

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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Type

Straight gable.

Gable or hip with one or two overbuilds.

Gable or hip, with several overbuilds and/or dormers.

Gable, hip, or combination. Multiple overbuilds to accommodate shape of the home, with several dormers as well.

Style

Manufactured roof trusses or conventional stick frame.

Manufactured roof trusses or conventional stick frame.

Manufactured roof trusses or conventional stick frame.

Conventional stick framing (due to the complexity of shape).

Slope

Less than 6/12.

Less than 6/12.

6/12 to 8/12.

Often 8/12 or higher.

Material

Asphalt composition or asphalt shingle.

Asphalt composition to lower-end architectural composition or asphalt shingle.

High-end architectural composition shingle to metal and/or concrete tile.

Highest quality roof covering. Metal, slate, or clay tile not uncommon.

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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Siding

Vinyl or aluminum to Masonite.

Medium-grade vinyl or aluminum siding to Masonite or natural wood (based on climate).

Depends on style of home (cape cod vs. colonial vs. contemporary): high-grade vinyl or aluminum siding or Masonite or natural wood.

Depends on style of home (cape cod vs. colonial vs. contemporary): any siding is highest quality of vinyl, aluminum, Masonite, or natural wood.

Veneer

Small amount of brick veneer (like wainscot).

Often masonry veneer on a portion of home.

Possible masonry veneer or stucco finish on entire home.

Often masonry veneer or stucco finish on entire home.

Decoration

None usually.

None usually.

Columns, pediments, or ornate handrail on porch.

Quoins, keystones, columns, pediments, or ornate handrails on porch standard.

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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Material

Plaster on wood lath or gypsum drywall.

Plaster on wood lath or gypsum drywall.

Plaster on wood lath or gypsum drywall.

Plaster on wood lath or gypsum drywall.

Coverings

Paint or inexpensive wallpaper or sheet paneling.

Paint with wallpaper in the bathroom/kitchen. Possible higher-grade sheet or natural-wood paneling.

Paint with high-end wallpaper in bathrooms/kitchen. Wallpaper borders and natural wood paneling common in some rooms.

Paint with high-end wallpaper in bathrooms/kitchens. Wallpaper borders as accents is normal. Natural hardwood "judges" type paneling common in some rooms.

Molding

Minimal moldings.

Painted or stained, chair railing or crown molding in one or two rooms.

Painted or stained (which can be slightly oversized), chair railing or crown molding in several rooms.

Usually oversized, painted or stained with highest-quality multi-coat. Multi-piece chair rail, crown molding, and baseboards common.

Extras

None/minimal

None/minimal

Some built-in bookcases, wet-bars, etc. in rooms other than kitchens and bathrooms.

Columns, built-in bookcases, wet-bars, or other cabinetry in rooms other than kitchens and bathrooms. Curved or ornate staircases. Door/window casings are fluted or reeded with use of rosettes and plinth blocking.

Doors

Hollow-core legacy-style Masonite or lauan.

Hollow core colonist style Masonite.

Hollow-core colonist style Masonite to stained birch door.

Typically solid 6 or 8 panel.

Ceilings

Standard 8' ceilings.

Vaulted ceilings in some areas.

Vaulted or trey ceilings common with possibility of exposed structural or decorative wood beams.

Vaulted or trey ceilings common as well as 9-12' ceilings throughout with possibility of exposed structural or decorative wood beams (depending on style).

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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Cabinets

Solid pine or other soft wood to pre-fab modular box style from particle board with "photo finish" veneer.

Solid pine or other soft wood to pre-fab modular box style from particle board boxes with hardwood frames and door fronts.

Solid pine or other soft wood to pre-fab modular box style from particle board boxes with hardwood frames and door fronts.

Solid hardwood to pre-fab modular box style made from solid hardwood and hardwood veneers.

Cabinet Door Fronts

Standard.

Could have flat recessed panel style.

Often raised panel door and could be cathedral style or have glass panes.

Raised panel doors, could be cathedral style or have leaded or beveled glass.

Countertops

Flat-laid or post-formed laminate style.

Flat-laid or post-formed laminate style, possible hardwood edging installed.

High grade, flat-laid or post-formed laminate style top with hardwood edging installed. Solid surface material or ceramic tile common.

Highest quality solid-surface material with decorative edging, or solid natural marble or granite.

Bathroom Vanities

N/A

N/A

Bathroom vanity tops cultured marble with integrated sink bowl.

Bathroom vanity tops can be cultured or natural marble with an integrated sink bowl.

Bathtubs

Bathtubs are cast iron with ceramic tile surround or one-piece fiberglass tub and surround.

Bathtubs are cast iron with ceramic tile surround or one-piece fiberglass tub and surround.

Often cast iron with ceramic tile or cultured marble surround, possibly a jetted tub and/or separate shower unit. Often have glass doors installed.

Usually cast iron with a cultured or natural marble tile surround. Jetted and/or oversized "garden" type tubs, as well as large walk-in shower areas surrounded by cultured or natural marble common. All bathtubs and showers have high quality glass door installed.

Faucets

Faucets are inexpensive chrome-plated style.

Faucets are medium grade chrome plated or polished brass style.

Faucets typically a higher-end chrome-plated or polished-brass style with decorative handles.

Faucets are highest quality chrome, polished brass, or even gold plated and commonly have decorative handles.

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Economy

Standard

Above Average

Premium

Floors

Low end "economy" or "builders grade" carpet and sheet vinyl.

Varied (based on decor), limited to medium-grade carpet and sheet vinyl with ceramic tile, hardwood, or laminate flooring in limited areas.

Varied (based on decor) usually a mixture of high-quality carpet and sheet vinyl with some ceramic tile, hardwood, and/or laminate style flooring.

Varied (based on decor) but will usually be a mixture of very high end carpet (i.e., wool), ceramic tile, imported marble or slate, and select hardwood.