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CATAWBA COUNTY
CDBG SCATTERED SITE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
PROPERTY OWNER: Vernie Weaver
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 163 8 Avenue SW, Conover, NO
OWNER'S PHONE #: 704 - 325 -0538
Note to contractors: Please submit your bids on this set of pages. All work shall be completed in
accordance with the Work Contract, the N. C. State Building Code and this Work Write -Up. No
substitutions for specified materials will be allowed unless approved in advance by the Community
Development Staff.
You are expected to call for inspections of specified items where called for in the Work Write -Up, as
well as those required by the Building Inspections Department. The contractor shall be responsible
for securing all permits. Upon completion, the contractor will be responsible for removing all debris
from the premises.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
1. FOUNDATION
a. Install a new frame and access door to crawl space, at the existing
opening on inside of basement Frame to be of pressure treated 2" X 4"
yellow pine with continuous stops on all sides of opening for door. Door
to be of 3/4" AC exterior grade fir plywood with zinc plated "T" hinges
and hinge hasp. Door and frame shall fit tight to masonry to make them
rodent proof.
b. Replace (3 ) existing deteriorated foundation vents with new screened
and closable foundation vents. New vents to be of the type that open
and close automatically according to changes in temperature;
TEMPVENT or equal.
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2. EXTERIOR DOORS �'
a. FRONT DOOR: Re -fit or re -hang the existing metal insulated door as
required to insure proper fit and operation. Install a new pick resistant
entrance type lockset, and a single cylinder dead -bolt lock, on new door.
Entry locksets and dead -bolts to be Schlage, Kwikset, Weiser, or an
approved equal. All entry locksets, and dead - bolts, front, side, and
basement, shall be keyed alike.
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b. SIDE DOOR (EXIT OF KITCHEN): Re -fit or re -hang the existing metal
insulated door as required to insure proper fit and operation. Install a new
pick resistant entrance type lockset, and a single cylinder dead -bolt lock,
on new door. Entry locksets and dead -bolts to be Schlage, Kwikset,
Weiser, or an approved equal. All entry locksets, and dead - bolts, front,
side, and basement, shall be keyed alike.
c. BASEMENT DOOR: Re -fit or re -hang the existing metal insulated door as
required to insure proper fit and operation. Install a new pick resistant
entrance type lockset, and a single cylinder dead -bolt lock, on new door.
Entry locksets and dead -bolts to be Schlage, Kwikset, Weiser, or an
approved equal. All entry locksets, and dead - bolts, front, side, and
basement, shall be keyed alike.
3. STORM DOORS
a. FRONT DOOR: Re- install the original storm door in this opening after
new steel insulated door unit has been installed.
b. SIDE DOOR (EXIT OF KITCHEN): Install a new, 1 -1/4" thick,
aluminum framed, mill finish storm door, complete with all hardware,
mechanical closure, storm check, one screen and two glass panels.
c. SIDE DOOR (EXIT OF BASEMENT): Install a new, 1 -1/4" thick,
aluminum framed, mill finish storm door, complete with all hardware,
mechanical closure, storm check, one screen and two glass panels.
4. WINDOWS
a. Install new vinyl replacement window units at the location of all window
openings, including basement windows. Replacement windows to be
double hung, double glazed (insulating glass) vinyl window units, with
screens. New window units are to be of the type that tilt to the inside for
cleaning. All voids around perimeter of window shall be filled with a non -
expanding insulating foam sealant. Gaps of less than 3/8" may be
caulked. If casings are removed for any reason, all voids shall be filled
with non - expanding insulating foam sealant. Fiberglass or rock wool
insulation is not suitable in these areas.
5. FRONT PORCH
a. Level soil and install a single riser pre -cast concrete steps at the front side
of front porch. Insure equal riser height between porch and step, and step
and soil.
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6. REAR STEPS
a. Construct a set of wooden steps at the rear exit of carport. Step stringers
to be cut from 2" X 12" material. Step tread to be of two 2" X 6" spaced
1/8" apart. Step tread to overhang stringers 1" on front and 1 -1/2" on
sides. Maximum riser height to be 7-1/2". Enclose risers per code. Use
three stringers supported on a concrete footing at grade. Install a wooden
handrail on both sides new steps. Railings to consist of a top and bottom
2" X 4" rail, and 2" X 2" pickets spaced not more than 4" apart. Tie new
step railings into new porch railings. Low end of railings to be fastened to
a 4" X 4" pressure treated post, securely anchored in yard. All
construction to be of pressure treated yellow pine.
7. CHIMNEYS
a. Remove from service the existing wood stove in basement. Close flue
opening in with brick and mortar. Plaster the outside of brick and mortar
with a smooth coat of cement. NOTE: Removed wood stove to remain
the property of owner.
8. GUTTERING AND DOWNSPOUTS
a. "Pipe -off" the water flow from existing downspouts by installing a
minimum of 10' of 4" flexible plastic drain line at each downspout. Drain
line to be attached to downspouts with adapters designed for
this purpose. Plastic drain lines are to be buried a minimum of 6" under
grade for the length of piping and brought to surface again at end of run
in a non - eroding release. Fine grade all areas of disturbed soil, fertilize,
re -seed with Fescue 31 grass seed, and cover with straw.
9. HVAC EQUIPMENT
a. Install a new electric heat pump, complete with new ductwork system.
New heat pump to be sized in accordance with ASHRAE/Manual J
specifications and must not exceed the Manual J calculated size. New
heat pump to carry the Energy Star label and /or meet or exceed the
Energy Star performance criteria. The delivery ductwork system shall be
designed in accordance with ASHRAE/Manual D standards. Installation
to include all necessary items to provide a complete, operating,
heating /cooling system. Installation to include an electrical disconnect for
system. ( NOTE: A copy of the Manual J size calculations and a copy of
the duct design calculations and drawings must be furnished to the
Community Development Office for inclusion in the case file.) This item
will be considered incomplete without Manual J size calculations
and duct design calculations and drawings.
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10. MOISTURE AND THERMAL CONTROL
(NOTE TO CONTRACTORS: An insulation certification card shall be
furnished by the contractor and posted at a conspicuous location within the
structure. This certification shall indicate the R- Value, minimum thickness,
maximum coverage and minimum weight per square foot of the insulation
installed for any of the following areas: walls, ceilings, and floor. Preferred
locations for the certification card are the inside surface of a crawlspace
access door, or stapled to a roof truss, rafter, or stiff knee within 5 feet of an
attic access door.)
a. Remove any existing vapor barrier and any debris from crawl space.
Install a new 6 mil. polyethylene vapor barrier on ground in crawl space
area. Lap seams at least 6" and weight with brick or other non -wood
material.
b. The house presently has R -11 under floor insulation with attached vapor
barrier. Leave existing insulation in place, and install an additional layer
of R -11 un -faced fiberglass roll insulation between floor joists. Insulation,
new and existing, must be continuous, including at mudsill /band area and
through cross bridging. Eliminate any gaps between each layer of
insulation, and between insulation and air barrier (sub - floor).
c. Install outside venting for clothes dryer, using code approved dryer vent
hose with a dampered weather cap on the outside.
d. All water supply pipes in crawl space area shall be insulated with ' /z"
(minimum) preformed foam insulation or equivalent insulation material
labeled for use on pipes and meeting minimum requirements, as in
Federal Standards ASTM E84. Insulation shall be installed such that no
gaps exist and shall be securely fastened.
e. Insulate the outside (including top) of existing water heater to a minimum
of R -6, using a commercial foil or vinyl faced kit designed for this
purpose. Do not use kraft faced fiberglass insulation. Do not cover
access panels to heating elements and thermostat controls, junction
boxes, relief valves, or drain valves with insulation.
11. PLUMBING
a. Install two new sill faucets, with back -flow prevention, at a location of
existing sill faucets at front and rear of house. New faucet to be frost free
type or to have individual cut -off valves for the prevention of freezing.
b. Remove the existing kitchen sink and re- install same after new counter
tops have been installed. Installation includes a new drain and trap
assembly and new fixture supply lines with individual cut -off valves.
Existing faucet is to remain.
NOTE: The design and installation of all new plumbing and fixtures
shall comply with the provisions of the N. C. State Building Code. All
plumbing work shall be performed by a licensed plumber.
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12. ELECTRICAL
a. Completely rewire the existing structure, including all receptacles,
appliance outlets, lighting circuits and other existing circuits. Discontinue
all existing wiring. Remove all existing wiring where practical. New wiring
is to include the following items:
b. Remove the existing meter, meter base, riser and weather head. Install a
new meter, meter base, riser and weather head. Installation includes
repair of all damage to wall surfaces after removing the existing meter.
c. Install a new 200 amp, minimum circuit panel box with circuit breakers
and a main disconnect. Discontinue and remove all existing circuit panel
boxes and consolidate all new and existing circuits into the new panel
box. Installation includes the repair of all damage to wall surfaces after
removing existing panel boxes.
d. Install GFCI (ground fault) receptacles at the location of all receptacles
that would be required to have this type of breaker by current code.
e. Install new three wire grounded duplex receptacles as required to
provide at least one receptacle on each wall of all habitable rooms. Install
AFCI (Arc - Fault) protection receptacles as required by current code.
f. Install in each room a new lighting circuit, complete with light fixture and
wall mounted switches, including a new switched light over kitchen sink.
Light fixtures to be complete with glass diffusers and bulbs of maximum
wattage allowed by fixture. Install three -way switches where deemed
appropriate by the Community Development Staff. (NOTE: Existing
fixtures may be left in place if equipped with glass diffusers, and in a safe
condition.)
g. Install UL listed smoke detectors, with battery back -up at all locations
required by building code
h. Install new lighting circuits, complete with exterior fixtures and bulbs, and
wall mounted switches at all exits of house.
i. Install an exhaust fan with wall mounted switch in Bath. Exhaust fan shall
be ducted to the outside with necessary flashings. Fan shall be Nutone or
equal.
j. Install a new 30" white vented range hood, exhaust fan, light combination
in wall cabinet over range. Exhaust fan to be vented to the outside, with
all necessary flashings.
k. Install a circuit for electric range, complete with electric range receptacle,
and new range cord if required.
I. Install a new water heater circuit.
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m. Install a circuit for clothes washer.
n. Install a circuit for electric clothes dryer, complete with dryer receptacle
and new dryer cord if required.
o. Discontinue and remove the existing electric baseboard heating units, and
wall mounted thermostats (where practical). Remove all exposed wiring for
baseboard units and thermostats.
NOTE: The design, construction, installation, adjusting and labeling of all
electrical equipment and accessories shall comply with the provisions of
the N. C. State Building Code. All electrical work shall be performed by
a licensed electrical contractor.
13. PEST CONTROL
a. Have dwelling treated for termites, using approved chemicals applied to
the manufacturer's specifications. Exterminator shall provide the owner,
through the Community Development Office, with a certificate of treatment
and a one year warranty.
14. EXTERIOR PAINTING
NOTE: Remove all loose and scaling paint from exterior surfaces to be
painted. Caulk around door and window frames to stop air infiltration.
Renail any loose exterior trim. Prime any bare spots and new
construction with oil based exterior primer. Do not apply exterior paint
in damp or rainy weather. Do not apply exterior paint when temperature
is below 50 degrees F. Do not use any lead based paints. Color
selection to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the
contractor. All exterior preparation and painting shall be of the
highest professional quality Use drop clothes and masking as
required to keep paint off of un- intended surfaces.
a. Paint the outside of exterior doors, and all other miscellaneous exterior
woodwork not specifically mentioned with two coats of exterior latex
enamel.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
a. BASEMENT STEPS: Replace the existing wooden steps with a new set
of wooden steps. Step stringers to be cut from 2" X 12" material. Step
tread to be of two 2" X 6" spaced 1/8" apart. Step tread to overhang
stringers 1 " on front and 1 -1/2" on sides. Maximum riser height to be 7-
1/2". Enclose risers per code. Use three stringers. Install a wooden
handrail on both sides new steps. Railings to consist of a top and bottom
2" X 4" rail, and 2" X 2" pickets spaced not more than 4" apart. Tie new
step railings into new porch railings. Low end of railings to be fastened to
a 4" X 4" pressure treated post, securely anchored in yard. All
construction to be of pressure treated yellow pine.
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b. Patch in wall finish in areas of removed thermostats for electric heat. Patch
in base and shoe moldings in area of removed electric baseboard heaters
with new trim to match existing. Paint or stain and varnish new trim to
match adjoining trim.
16. LIVING ROOM
a. FLOOR: Remove any existing floor covering and repair any damage to
wood flooring. Install new 3/8" plywood underlayment and new sheet
vinyl floor covering. Vinyl floor covering shall be equivalent to, or better
than the no -wax "Cambray" series manufactured by Armstrong, with a
minimum thickness of .065" of printed construction. All vinyl floor covering
shall have a mildew resistant rearguard protection and shall be scuff
resistant. Pattern to be selected by the owner from samples furnished by
the contractor. Install new shoe moulding around the perimeter of room
at floor. Floor covering shall include the inside of any closets that can be
accessed from the room. Paint or stain new shoe moulding to match
base moulding.
b. WALLS: Patch, putty and sand smooth all areas of surface defects on
the existing gypsum board as required to provide a smooth, paintable
surface.
c. PAINTING: Paint walls and ceiling with two coats of flat interior latex
paint. Paint doors, jambs, and all wood trim with two coats of interior
latex enamel. Color selection to be made by the owner from samples
furnished by the contractor. Do not use any lead based paints. (NOTE:
It is the contractor's responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces
or the use of a stain kill product is required prior to painting in order to
arrive at an acceptable finished paint job.)
17. BEDROOM # 1 (FRONT CENTER ROOM)
a. FLOOR: Remove any existing floor covering and repair any damage to
wood flooring. Install new 3/8" plywood underlayment and new sheet
vinyl floor covering. Vinyl floor covering shall be equivalent to, or better
than the no -wax "Cambray" series manufactured by Armstrong, with a
minimum thickness of .065" of printed construction. All vinyl floor covering
shall have a mildew resistant rearguard protection and shall be scuff
resistant. Pattern to be selected by the owner from samples furnished by
the contractor. Install new shoe moulding around the perimeter of room
at floor. Floor covering shall include the inside of any closets that can be
accessed from the room. Paint or stain new shoe moulding to match
base moulding.
b. DOORS: (1.) Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow
core interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the opening
between bedroom and hall. Install a new privacy type lockset on new
door. (2.) Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow
core interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the closet
opening. Install a new passage type lockset on new door.
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c. PAINTING: Paint walls and ceiling, including inside of closet, with two
coats of flat interior latex paint. Prime and paint new doors, jambs,
casings with two coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and finish with
two coats of semi -gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the owner. Paint
all previously painted wood trim with two coats of interior latex enamel.
Color selection to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the
contractor. Do not use any lead based paints. (NOTE: It is the
contractor's responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or the
use of a stain kill product is required prior to painting in order to arrive
at an acceptable finished paint job.)
18. BEDROOM # 2 (RIGHT FRONT ROOM)
a. FLOOR: Remove any existing floor covering and repair any damage to
wood flooring. Install new 3/8" plywood underlayment and new sheet
vinyl floor covering. Vinyl floor covering shall be equivalent to, or better
than the no -wax "Cambray" series manufactured by Armstrong, with a
minimum thickness of .065" of printed construction. All vinyl floor covering
shall have a mildew resistant rearguard protection and shall be scuff
resistant. Pattern to be selected by the owner from samples furnished by
the contractor. Install new shoe moulding around the perimeter of room
at floor. Floor covering shall include the inside of any closets that can be
accessed from the room. Paint or stain new shoe moulding to match
base moulding.
b. DOORS: (1.) Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow
core interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the opening
between bedroom and hall. Install a new privacy type lockset on new
door. (2.) Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow
core interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the closet
opening. Install a new passage type lockset on new door.
c. PAINTING: Paint walls and ceiling, including inside of closet, with two
coats of flat interior latex paint. Prime and paint new doors, jambs,
casings with two coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and finish with
two coats of semi -gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the owner. Paint
all previously painted wood trim with two coats of interior latex enamel.
Color selection to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the
contractor. Do not use any lead based paints. (NOTE: It is the
contractor's responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or the
use of a stain kill product is required prior to painting in order to arrive
at an acceptable finished paint job.)
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19. BEDROOM #3 (RIGHT REAR ROOM)
a. FLOOR: Remove any existing floor covering and repair any damage to
wood flooring. Install new 3/8" plywood underlayment and new sheet
vinyl floor covering. Vinyl floor covering shall be equivalent to, or better
than the no -wax "Cambray" series manufactured by Armstrong, with a
minimum thickness of .065" of printed construction. All vinyl floor covering
shall have a mildew resistant rearguard protection and shall be scuff
resistant. Pattern to be selected by the owner from samples furnished by
the contractor. Install new shoe moulding around the perimeter of room
at floor. Floor covering shall include the inside of any closets that can be
accessed from the room. Paint or stain new shoe moulding to match
base moulding.
b. WALLS: Patch, putty and sand smooth all areas of surface defects on
the existing gypsum board as required to provide a smooth, paintable
surface.
c. DOORS: (1.) Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow
core interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the opening
between bedroom and hall. Install a new privacy type lockset on new
door. (2.) Install new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, sliding bi -pass doors
on the existing closet opening. Installation includes new track and roller
assembly, new floor guides, and new cup type pulls.
d. PAINTING: Paint walls and ceiling, including inside of closet, with two
coats of flat interior latex paint. Prime and paint new doors, jambs,
casings with two coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and finish with
two coats of semi -gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the owner. Paint
all previously painted wood trim with two coats of interior latex enamel.
Color selection to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the
contractor. Do not use any lead based paints. (NOTE: It is the
contractor's responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or the
use of a stain kill product is required prior to painting in order to arrive
at an acceptable finished paint job.)
20. HALL
a. ATTIC ACCESS: Install an attic access opening with lay -in panel in
ceiling of room. Lay -in panel to be of 3/4" AD interior plywood. Frame a
stop around the attic side of opening to prevent blown insulation from
falling through. Trim around the bottom side of opening with 2 -1/4"
moulded casings. Install closed cell foam insulation around the lip formed
by casing to form a seal for access panel. The minimum unobstructed
opening size shall be 22" X 30 ". Attach R -30 fiberglass insulation to the
back side of lay -in panel.
b. DOORS: Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow core
interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the closet opening.
Install a new passage type lockset on new door.
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c. WALLS: Patch, putty and sand smooth all areas of surface defects on
the existing gypsum board on inside of closet as required to provide a
smooth, paintable surface.
d. PAINTING: Paint walls on the inside of closet, and ceiling, including inside
of closet, with two coats of flat interior latex paint. Prime and paint new
doors, jambs, casings with two coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and
finish with two coats of semi -gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the
owner. Paint all previously painted wood trim with two coats of interior
latex enamel. Color selection to be made by the owner from samples
furnished by the contractor. Do not use any lead based paints. (NOTE:
It is the contractor's responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or
the use of a stain kill product is required prior to painting in order to
arrive at an acceptable finished paint job.)
21. KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
a. FLOOR: Remove any existing floor covering and repair any damage to
wood flooring. Install new 3/8" plywood underlayment and new sheet
vinyl floor covering. Vinyl floor covering shall be equivalent to, or better
than the no -wax "Cambray" series manufactured by Armstrong, with a
minimum thickness of .065" of printed construction. All vinyl floor covering
shall have a mildew resistant rearguard protection and shall be scuff
resistant. Pattern to be selected by the owner from samples furnished by
the contractor. Install new shoe moulding around the perimeter of room
at floor. Floor covering shall include the inside of any closets that can be
accessed from the room. Paint or stain new shoe moulding to match
base moulding.
b. DOORS: Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow core
interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the opening
between dining room and basement. Install a new privacy type lockset on
new door. Install new vinyl beaded weather stripping on the top and both
sides of new jamb. Install a vinyl sweep at bottom of new door.
c. KITCHEN CABINETS: Remove the existing counter topping and wooden
tops from the existing kitchen base cabinets. Install a new wooden top of
3/4" AC exterior grade fir plywood. Install a new plastic laminate counter
top and a full backsplash on the existing base units. New plastic laminate
to be "Formica" brand or equal. Refit all doors and drawers on the
existing kitchen base and wall units as required to insure proper
operation. Replace all damaged, missing or defective hardware with new
to match original.
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d. PAINTING: Paint ceiling and crown mouldings with two coats of flat
interior latex paint. Prime and paint new door, jamb, casings with two
coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and finish with two coats of semi-
gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the owner. Paint all previously
painted wood trim with two coats of interior latex enamel. Color selection
to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the contractor. Do
not use any lead based paints. (NOTE: It is the contractor's
responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or the use of a stain
kill product is required prior to painting in order to arrive at an
acceptable finished paint job.)
22. BATH
a. WALLS: Patch, putty and sand smooth all areas of surface defects on
the existing gypsum board as required to provide a smooth, paintable
surface.
b. DOORS: Install a new 1 -3/8" thick, luon veneered, pre -hung hollow core
interior door unit, complete with jamb and casings, in the opening
between bath and hall. Install a new privacy type lockset on new door.
c. PAINTING: Paint walls and ceiling, including inside of closet, with two
coats of flat interior latex paint. Prime and paint new door, jamb, casings
with two coats of interior latex enamel, or stain and finish with two coats of
semi -gloss polyurethane, as preferred by the owner. Paint all previously
painted wood trim with two coats of interior latex enamel. Color selection
to be made by the owner from samples furnished by the contractor. Do
not use any lead based paints. (NOTE: It is the contractor's
responsibility to determine if washing of surfaces or the use of a stain
kill product is required prior to painting in order to arrive at an
acceptable finished paint job.)
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