Standard Specifications 2026
Luxury Custom Homes Built to an Exceptional Standard
Every Paramount Construction home is built to a clearly defined standard emphasizing architectural integrity, durability, and timeless interior finishes. These specifications represent our baseline quality level—with customization and upgrades available based on plan, lot, and buyer preferences.
2.0 SITE WORK
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Stormwater Management: Code-compliant system including (2) drywells; rain gardens, permeable pavers, or green roofs available as upgrades
Landscaping Package: Professional design with Serviceberry, Camellia Japonica, Foundation Holly, English Lavender, White Drift Rose, and Pink Muhly Grass
Street Trees: Up to (2) trees, 2.5″-3″ caliper: Kwanzan Cherry, Eastern Redbud, or Cherokee Princess Dogwood
3.0 CONCRETE
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Foundation: Brick-stamped concrete foundation walls painted to match James Hardie siding color
Driveway: Broom-finish concrete driveway for durability and traction
Front Entry: Concrete front steps, porch slab, and lead walkway; painted egress window wells
Upgrades Available: Stamped or exposed aggregate concrete, bluestone pavers
5.0 METALS
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Front Entry Rails: Black metal handrails at front entry steps
Porch Railings: White PVC-wrapped wood railings where required by code
Upgrades Available: Modern cable rail systems, custom iron railings, glass panel railings
6.0 CARPENTRY
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Exterior Trim: High-performance PVC trim providing wood aesthetic with zero maintenance
Interior Trim Package: WM-47 crown molding, WM-163E baseboards (5-1/4″), WM-445 door and window casing
Interior Doors: Masonite solid-core doors in 2-panel or Roman Arch profiles; French doors for study/office
Staircase: Red oak stair treads, starting newel, and #6201 handrails stained to match hardwood floors; painted balusters
Closets & Storage: Site-built closet and pantry shelving with chrome hanging poles
Custom Cabinetry: Full-overlay cabinets in Emery Shaker, McKenna Flush, or Addison Bead styles; soft-close doors and drawers, maple dovetail drawer boxes, Lazy Susan, pull-out trash, 3-drawer base, 48″ upper wall cabinets
Cabinet Hardware: Amerock Westerly knobs and Mulholland pulls in satin nickel or stainless steel
Countertops: Level 1 granite (Dulles White, New Caledonia, Azul Platino, Steel Grey, Baltic Brown, Black Pearl, Viscount White) or quartz (Sparkling White, Ash Gray, Iced Gray); undermount sinks with polished edges
7.0 WEATHER PROTECTION
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Siding: James Hardie 7″ CedarMill lap siding with 16 ColorPlus® finish options; shingle panels or board & batten available
Roofing: CertainTeed Landmark 30-year architectural shingles with 21 color options
Gutters: 6″ seamless aluminum gutters with 3″x4″ downspouts in white or black; ice & water shield at eaves/valleys
8.0 WINDOWS & DOORS
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Windows: Pella Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wood windows (double-hung, casement, awning); Low-E insulated glass, full screens, ¾” grills between glass, 6 hardware colors
Front Entry Door: 8-foot Southwood Andalucia solid mahogany door with Emtek hardware
Patio Doors: Pella Lifestyle Series French doors with Essential Collection hardware
Garage: Clopay Gallery Collection doors; Liftmaster ½ HP belt-drive opener with (2) remotes and keypad
Interior-Garage Door: ThermaTru 20-minute fire-rated door with self-closing hinges
9.0 FINISHES
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Hardwood Flooring: 4″ Red Oak on main level with DuraSeal stain options (Golden Oak, Provincial, Special Walnut, Jacobean, Ebony, Natural)
Carpet: Phenix Entice, Mohawk Block Out II, or Dwellings collections for upper level and basement; 7/16″ premium padding
Kitchen Backsplash: 3″x6″ gloss subway tile in White Ice or Tender Gray with coordinating grout
Bath Tile: Wall tile 3″x6″ or 4″x10″ in white/gray with Schluter trim; floor tile 13″x13″ or 12″x24″ porcelain (Utopia, Catalina, Carenza series)
Paint: Sherwin-Williams designer neutrals (City Loft, Alabaster, Pure White, Snowbound, Eider White, Agreeable Gray, Repose Gray); Extra White semi-gloss on trim
10.0 SPECIALTIES
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Fireplace: Napoleon Ascent 42 direct-vent gas fireplace with Phazer log set; Arts & Crafts mantel with black slate surround/hearth
Door Hardware: Schlage Plymouth plate with Champagne, Manhattan, Latitude, or Merano levers; finishes in polished chrome, satin nickel, matte black, satin brass, or aged bronze
Bath Accessories: Kohler Elate or Square series (24″ towel bar, hand towel holder, toilet paper holder)
Mirrors: Kohler Essential series – oval for powder room, rectangular for vanities
Primary Shower: Frameless glass door and panel in polished chrome
11.0 APPLIANCES
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Range: GE Profile 30″ 5-burner gas range with 5.6 cu ft convection oven, self-clean and steam clean
Refrigerator: GE Profile 36″ side-by-side, 25.3 cu ft with external water and ice dispenser
Range Hood: GE Café 30″ glass canopy wall-mount with LED lighting
Dishwasher: GE Profile 24″ with stainless interior and hidden controls
Microwave: GE Profile 1.1 cu ft built-in with 30″ stainless trim kit
Upgrades Available: GE Café series, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, and other premium brands
15.0 PLUMBING
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Kitchen: Kohler Vault 33″ undermount stainless sink with Simplice pull-down faucet in polished chrome
Powder Room: Kohler Veer or Cimarron pedestal sink with Hint widespread faucet
Primary Bath: Kohler Caxton rectangular undermount sinks with Hint widespread faucets; Wyndham Mermaid or Sara 67″ freestanding tub with floor filler
Secondary Baths: Kohler Caxton oval undermount sinks with Venza single-hole faucets; Kohler Bancroft 60″x32″ alcove tub
Toilets: Kohler Highline comfort-height elongated with Cachet quiet-close seats
Shower Fixtures: Kohler Hint shower valve with rainhead and handheld in polished chrome
Laundry: ProFlo 25″x22″ utility sink with Kohler Simplice faucet; (2) frost-proof exterior hose bibs
16.0 ELECTRICAL
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Outlets & Switches: Decora-style throughout in white; (2) waterproof exterior GFCI outlets
Recessed Lighting: Progress 6″ LED recessed cans with P8075-28 or P8072WL-28 trim; LED under-cabinet lights
Light Fixtures: Livex Wesley foyer; Maxim Dart dining chandelier, island pendants, and bedroom fixtures; Access Roma closet/pantry lights
Exterior Lighting: James Allen Kent wall lanterns (front entry & garage); Nuvo LED flood lights with motion sensor
Safety: Interconnected hardwired smoke/CO detectors per code
Upgrades Available: Smart home integration, whole-house surge protection, generator prep
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