Lichty Construction is the first in our area to earn the ENERGY STAR - a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.

Builder Checklist

How can the home owner make sure they are comparing the same bid?
1. Sq/ft allowance for flooring
2. Sq/ft allowance for kitchen cabinets and vanities
3. 6-panel doors
4. Colonial trim for casing and baseboards
5. Vinyl siding .042 thickness
6. Risor step is 7.75" x 11" treads
7. Kitchen cabinets made of oak with crown molding; drwrs dovetailed
8. Allowance for front and exterior doors
9. Use Overhead Door Company for garage doors (lifetime guarantee)
10. Insulation R-44 attic; R-19 walls
11. Insulate all common and living walls
12. Sheetrock garage (common walls and ceilings)
13. Use treated ACQ lumber sill plates
14. E-Gress window in basement with cover, grate and ladder (if applic)
15. Use ACQ lumber on all bottom plates of basement walls
16. Basement walls are poured
17. Garage size is 26'x28' (not 22'x22') with separate doors
18. Allowance for door knobs, towel bars, lights, plumbing fixtures
19. Windows and Patio door
20. Bid presented is Guaranteed unless owner makes changes
(Bid is signed by builder, which protects homeowner from unforeseen expenses)
21. Bullnose corners
22. If open case stairwell, then 3 spindles per foot
23. Build to National code
24. Time frame of completion 3-5 months from initial framing stage

Kevin Lichty, General Contractor
P.O. Box 173
O'Neill, NE 68763
402-336-1575
402-340-1498
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