What’s Included in a Homestead Cottages Materials Package?

Homestead Cottages Collection · General Contractor · Home Owner

The Homestead Cottages Collection is a materials package, not a turnkey home. This chart outlines the construction documents and building components included by Homestead Cottages versus the labor, materials, equipment, permits, and services that are the responsibility of the homeowner and/or general contractor (GC).

✓ Marks the responsible party for each item

Item	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Construction Documents
Floor Plans Complete construction drawings Costs Included	✓		Included
Exterior Elevations Costs Included	✓		Included
Building Sections Costs Included	✓		Included
Crawl Space Foundation Plan Engineered foundation plan Costs Included	✓		Included
First Floor Framing Plan Framing layout only Costs Included	✓		Included
Roof Framing Plan Costs Included	✓		Included
Wall Framing Elevations Assembly reference Costs Included	✓		Included
Structural Engineering 70 psf snow · 125 mph wind · 2,000 psf soil bearing Costs Included	✓		Included
Site & Permitting	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Building Permits		✓
Permit Fees		✓
Site Design		✓
Surveying If required		✓
Site Clearing		✓
Excavation & Grading		✓
Driveway & Access		✓
Utility Trenching		✓
Drainage & Erosion Control		✓
Soil Testing If required		✓
Foundation & Floor System	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Foundation Construction		✓
Concrete Footings & Walls		✓
Crawl Space Construction		✓
Concrete Piers Where required		✓
First Floor Framing Materials Option to include		✓
Foundation Waterproofing		✓
Foundation Drainage		✓
Wall Framing Package	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Pre-cut Exterior Wall Lumber (2×6) Labeled & numbered, 8′ wall height Costs Included	✓		Included
Pre-cut Interior Wall Lumber (2×4) Labeled & numbered Costs Included	✓		Included
ZIP System Wall Sheathing & Tape ½″, 4×8 sheets, taped seams Costs Included	✓		Included
Detailed Framing Elevations Assembly guide included Costs Included	✓		Included
Wall Framing Labor		✓
Fasteners & Connectors Nails, screws, anchors, etc.		✓
Roof Framing Package	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Haven & Ridge Roof Trusses Flat chord trusses with gable end trusses Costs Included	✓		Included
Cove, Croft & Retreat Roof Trusses Attic trusses with gable end trusses, Advantech floor decking Costs Included	✓		Included
Nook Roof Framing Pre-cut 2×12 rafters Costs Included	✓		Included
ZIP System Roof Sheathing & Tape ⅝″, 4×8 sheets, taped seams Costs Included	✓		Included
Roof Engineering Engineered for 70 psf snow load Costs Included	✓		Included
Roofing Underlayment		✓
Ice & Water Shield		✓
Finished Roofing Material Shingles, metal, etc.		✓
Roof Flashing		✓
Ridge Vent & Ventilation		✓
Gutters & Downspouts		✓
Roofing Installation Labor		✓
Windows & Exterior Doors	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Andersen 100 Series Windows Low-E glass, Finelight grilles, white hardware & screens Costs Included	✓		Included
Therma-Tru Exterior Doors Costs Included	✓		Included
Interior Doors		✓
Door Hardware Knobs & locksets		✓
Overhead Garage Doors		✓
Fire-Rated Doors If required		✓
Porch Materials	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Cove & Haven Porch Roof Structure Integrated into main roof system Costs Included	✓		Included
Retreat Porch Roof Rafters Pre-cut Costs Included	✓		Included
Douglas Fir Porch Posts Shipped long for field fitting Costs Included	✓		Included
Douglas Fir Knee Braces Costs Included	✓		Included
Douglas Fir Top Plates Costs Included	✓		Included
Porch Decking		✓
Porch Framing		✓
Porch Railings		✓
Concrete Porch Piers		✓
Exterior Finish Package	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
LP SmartSide Lap Siding Factory primed Costs Included	✓		Included
LP SmartSide Exterior Trim Factory primed, includes corner boards, soffit and trim Costs Included	✓		Included
Douglas Fir Timber Accents Pre-cut & labeled Costs Included	✓		Included
Finish Painting To be finish sanded & stained on site, includes trim		✓
Siding & Trim Installation Per manufacturer instructions, with any necessary caulk/sealants		✓
Mechanical Systems	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Plumbing		✓
Electrical		✓
HVAC		✓
Insulation		✓
Fireproofing If required by code		✓
Fire Sprinkler System Where required		✓
Interior Finishes	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Drywall		✓
Interior Trim		✓
Cabinets		✓
Countertops		✓
Kitchen Installation		✓
Bathroom Fixtures		✓
Flooring		✓
Interior Painting		✓
Lighting Fixtures		✓
Appliances		✓
Finish Carpentry		✓
Delivery & Assembly	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Delivery Coordination Coordination to project site, trucking not included, quoted per site location Costs Included	✓		Included
Assembly Drawings Costs Included	✓		Included
Material Labeling Pre-cut & numbered components Costs Included	✓		Included
Material Unloading		✓
Material Storage		✓
Equipment (Forklift, Crane, etc.)		✓
Construction Tools		✓
Assembly Labor		✓
Exterior Improvements	Homestead Cottages	Homeowner / Contractor	Cost
Decks		✓
Walkways		✓
Landscaping		✓
Irrigation		✓
Exterior Utilities		✓

General Responsibility: Any labor, materials, products, equipment, tools, fasteners, hardware, permits, inspections, or services not specifically identified as included by Homestead Cottages are the responsibility of the Homeowner and/or General Contractor.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Package contents may vary by home model and selected options while maintaining equivalent quality and performance.

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