Building Specifications

provides in-house design/selection
building specifications

Because design decisions have lasting implications, Zimmerman Homes thoughtfully provide an in-house design/selection center to assist in coordinating everything from the tile in the master bath to the perfect front door from which to greet your guests. If there is a look in an architectural magazine that you like or a photo that first inspired you to build your home, we are eager to hear and share your ideas. That’s what building trust and dreams are all about. With creativity and true value working hand in hand, Zimmerman Homes’ design staff is yet another example of the many personalized services provided for our special customers. At Zimmerman Homes, we want to custom build YOUR dream home, YOUR way. We specialize in building the following: Single Story Homes Two Story Homes Bi-Level Homes Superior quality construction is a trademark of every Zimmerman Home. Long known for superb execution, Zimmerman Homes has gained a reputation for excellence that other builders aspire to duplicate. Never complacent to rest on success, our trained specialists search out and deliver the finest materials and workmanship available today. Learn more about our building home designs below.

Specifications of the homes we build:

Builder Qualifications

  • 25 years in residential home building
  • Over 2,000 homes built
  • Professional sales staff
  • Complete design and estimating department
  • On-site construction management team
  • One-year guarantee on all materials and workmanship

Construction Features…“Quality That Endures”

  • Excavation, backfilling, and spreading of topsoil
  • 9’ R-12 Superior Wall foundation with 15 year structural and waterproof warranty
  • Steel I-Beam in basement
  • Foundation drains with sump pump or daylight drain
  • 2” x 10” floor joists with T&G sub-flooring
  • 2” x 6” exterior walls 16” o.c. with 2 x 12 headers and 7/16” OSB sheathing
  • 2” x 4” interior walls 16” o.c.
  • Double top plates on all walls
  • Engineered roof trusses 24” o.c. with 5/8” OSB roof sheathing
  • On-site custom framing with hand and power nailing (no staples)

Exterior Finish…“Quality and Style Together”

  • Georgia Pacific
  • Prefinished seamless aluminum gutter and downspouts
  • Prefinished aluminum fascia and vinyl soffits
  • 30-year (limited lifetime warranty) architectural dimensional shingles
  • Steel insulated garage doors with raised panels including automatic openers
  • “Andersen” 200 Series, low-E double hung tilt windows with screens and grilles
  • “Therma-tru” insulated steel door entry system

Energy Efficiency…“The Standard You Seek”

  • Built using Energy Star specifications to ensure energy efficiency
  • Sill sealer between foundation wall and sill plates
  • 6” (R-21) insulation in exterior walls
  • Blown (R-38) fiberglass insulation in ceiling
  • “Cobra” ridge vent system for efficient attic ventilation
  • Energy saving air infiltration housewrap
  • Polycell sealant package for sealing exterior plumbing and electrical penetrations
  • Air stopping caulk package
  • Insulated steel door entry system with vinyl weather stripping
  • Double glazed high performance 200 series tilt windows by “Andersen”
  • Every house to have a performance test to determine how efficient your home is compared to the local building standard

Interior Design…”The Finishing Touches”

  • Drywall ceiling and wall surfaces
  • Wallboard screwed on and glued
  • Complete interior and exterior painting
  • Hollow-core interior doors with various styles to choose from
  • Schlage round or lever style knobs in brushed nickel, brass, oil rubbed or aged bronze
  • Vinyl-coated steel rod ‘free-slide’ shelving by “Shulte”
  • Full length vanity mirrors
  • Range hood ducted to exterior
  • “Moen” faucet allowance
  • Flooring is based on customer’s preferences; i.e. luxury vinyl plank, carpet, tile, etc.
  • Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry is based on customer’s preferences; i.e. maple, cherry, alder, stained, painted, etc.
  • Interior cleaning prior to move-in
  • Double bowl stainless steel sink
  • Garbage disposal
  • 10 Recessed lights
  • Four exterior soffit flood lights
  • Pre-wired with 2 phone and 6 TV outlets
  • Bedroom and living room ceiling fan/light hook-ups
  • Washer and dryer hook-up
  • 52 gallon quick recovery electric hot water heater
  • Two outside faucets and two electrical outlets
  • Common walls insulated and drywalled & ceiling in garage drywalled
  • Required direct wired smoke and CO2 detectors with battery back-up
  • 200 amp electrical service and circuit breakers
  • Front door chimes
Crane holding a platform

Step-By-Step Process

Home Building Procedure

This is the normal step-by-step procedure for having a home built by Zimmerman Homes. Every job can vary a little but in general, this is the typical way your process will unfold.
  • Step #1: Make a phone call, send an email or come to the Zimmerman Homes office to discuss your property and/or the house plan. Now is a good time to get pre-approved with your mortgage lender.
  • Step #2: Go over the house plan and discuss any changes, preferences, components you wish to include or questions you might have.
  • Step #3: Zimmerman Homes will draw the house plans that reflect the changes and preferences you made. You will receive an email with the plans and after your approval, we’ll start the pricing process with our suppliers and sub-contractors. At this time we may also do an on-site visit with you to determine the site work requirements for your property and help with placing the house and driveway.
  • Step #4: You will receive a in depth proposal that outlines all the specifications of your project including site work.
  • Step #5: If we haven’t visited the site with you yet, we’ll set up a time and meet you on site.
  • Step #6: We’ll revise the plans and specifications as per your needs.
  • Step #7: If you’re ready to build we’ll sign a contract and you can pass along all of the necessary documents to your bank and they’ll start the process of appraising and underwriting. Zimmerman Homes will start the site engineering and building permit process and will start securing spots in the suppliers and sub-contractor’s schedule.
  • Step #8: We’ll have a pre-construction meeting that will include the owner of our company, the manager, the project manager of your job and yourselves. This meeting will allow us to make any final changes to your house plan and will let you meet and familiarize yourself with all of our personnel.
  • Step #9: If you’re ready with your financing and we’re ready with the permits and schedule we’ll set a date to break ground and we’re off and running.
  • Step #10: You will meet with your project manager and review the electrical plan in depth. This will allow you to ask questions and finalize the lighting, switch and receptacle layout.
  • Step #11: The normal time duration to build a house can range from 4 – 6 months. This can be affected by the weather, the number of houses we’re currently building and product and sub-contractor availability. As we continue through the process, we’ll request draw payments from your bank or you and before you know it, you’ll be ready to move in.

As we build, you’ll be able to visit the site as much as you want and see the progress and ask questions or voice any concerns. This will help to ensure that you get the house of your dreams. Contact us here to get start making your dreams a reality.