Features | Tall Grass Estates | Homes in Lewes, Delware on the Eastern Shore

Tall Grass Estates community members enjoy a variety of standard features in their homes including dining rooms with crown molding and chair rails.

Home Reliability and Energy Efficiency Features

The Thermal Enclosure of the home
- Home is tightly sealed to reduce leaks and drafts
- Thermal bridging across wall spaces is minimized
- Correct levels of insulation are selected to provide continuous whole-house comfort levels
- Insulation is correctly installed and graded, ensuring proper performance
The Complete Heating and Cooling Systems
- Heating and cooling equipment is sized and installed correctly to maximize comfort and performance
- Ductwork is accurately sealed to reduce air leakage
- Air is filtered properly and is exhausted from the home
Water Management System
- Water is directed off the roof, down the walls and away from the foundation
- Your home is built with moisture-resistant barriers to prevent water damage
- Building materials are protected during the construction to minimize the possibility of mold
Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances

EPA created Indoor airPLUS to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality. All of our building materials and finish products are low-VOC and our carpet is CRI-approved for improved indoor air quality standards.

HERS Index

Every home is rated with the HERS Index, the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance.

Exterior

Foundation – 8′ poured concrete foundation walls with one egress window standard
Foundation Waterproofing – Walls are waterproofed on exterior to finished grade
Both interior and exterior drainage systems are used that discharge into an interior sump pump
Sentricon Termite Treatment – A protective ring of Sentricon stations around your home eliminates attacking termites and protects against the threat of future attack. Your Certified Sentricon Specialist will expertly install and service Sentricon for one year.
Porches – All front porches are poured concrete with a light broom finish. Screened-in porches and decks are finished with a T&G low-maintenance product called GeoDeck, which is Made in USA.
Siding – Vinyl siding and low-maintenance features offered on a variety of exterior elevations with professionally designed and coordinated color schemes
Garage Doors – Wayne Dalton carriage house-style doors with a garage door opener
Hose Bibs – Two frost-free hose bibs located on the front and rear of home
Roof Shingles – CertainTeed 30-year architectural roof shingles
Lawn – Sodded lawn with professionally designed landscaping package
Asphalt driveways, custom exterior lighting and standard brick water table
Gutters – White aluminum 5″ K-style gutters with 2″x3″ downspouts with green splash blocks

Home Structure

Exterior Walls – We employ advanced framing techniques including:

2×6 wall construction at 24″ on center
Insulated corners of exterior walls
Insulated window and door headers
Fully insulated intersections of interior/exterior walls

Limited framing members at windows and door opening
Floor System – Engineered Weyerhaeuser wood truss joists system professionally designed per plan. Engineered ¾” Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold tongue and groove sub-flooring, which is “glued and screwed” to the floor joist system to prevent floor pops. All glues are low-VOC.
Roof Trusses – Professionally engineered roof trusses
Interior Walls – Interior walls are built using 2×4 studs spaced 24″ on center

HVAC

15 SEER Rheem System
Multiple zones, depending on size of home and house type
Programmable thermostats
MERV 8 air filters for improved indoor air quality
Broan Smart Sense bath fan to improve indoor air quality by exhausting stale indoor air

Insulation and Air Sealing

Comprehensive, multi-stage air sealing methods are employed
TYPAR Weather Protection System for assured long-term prevention of moisture infiltration
Exterior Walls – R-24 blown-in blanket or “BIB” insulation
Attic Area – R-50 blown insulation where possible, R-38 in sloped ceiling locations
Crawl Space/Basement – R-11 vinyl-faced insulation on foundation walls

Interior Design

Whole House

9′ first-floor ceilings, 8′ second-floor ceilings
Elegant entry foyer with hardwood floors
Powder Room with hardwood floors – per plan
Pre-finished oak handrails with white balusters
Decorative trim and molding package
Switched ceiling fan pre-wires in four locations of your choice
Four cable and telephone pre-wires – per plan
Six-panel, smooth Masonite interior doors with brushed nickel hinges
Levered, brushed-nickel door handles
Washer and dryer connections
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Kitchen

42″ birch wall cabinets
Laminate countertops with single-bowl sink and side veggie sink
GE® appliances

22 cu. ft. refrigerator
Dishwasher
Electric smooth-top range
Microwave

Designer island per plan
Large kitchen pantry

Bathrooms

Master suite Kohler soaking tub – per plan
Master suite oversized shower with clear glass surround
Cultured marble vanity top
Designer Kohler faucets and elongated toilets
Pedestal sink in powder room – per plan
Broan QT Series, ultra-quiet bath fans
Recessed light above all tubs and showers

Flooring

Ceramic Floors and Walls – 8×8 Daltile floor tile with 6×6 Daltile wall tile in all bathrooms
Hardwood – Shaw hardwood in Foyer and Powder Room – per plan
Vinyl Flooring – Mannington vinyl used in Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, and Utility Room
Carpet – Shaw CRI Green Label Plus certified carpeting available in Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, and all bedrooms

Standard Features