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Kit of Materials
The
typical Noble Home kit includes all the materials needed to complete
and weatherproof the shell of an efficient, super-insulated modern
house with the exception of some insulated glass units that are more
effectively measured on-site to reduced construction errors.
Most of the materials are precut and easily assembled. Some trim,
siding and wood ceiling material may need to be cut to size during
installation as in conventional construction. All specialty fasteners
are also supplied. Common screws or nails must be locally purchased as
needed. All materials are non-toxic and/or recyclable, and our wood is
grown and milled locally. See below for the Standard Components of the
kit.
Kit Delivery
With a final kit price and estimated delivery date, your Noble Home
will be produced and prepared for shipping. This will take 8-10 weeks.
To save shipping and handling costs, your kit may come in two or more
deliveries, some of them direct from a supplier. You may acquire
building permits and start your site and foundation work while awaiting
the kit deliveries.
Typical Noble Home package pricing
starts around $45 per square foot for the actual Noble Home kit. Any
on-site construction such as an earth berm lower level would be
contracted by the owner although Noble Home could provide materials for
this such as siding, doors, windows, and interior partitions.
Standard Components of a Noble Home Kit
| Posts and Trusses |
4"x6" Eastern white pine posts Timber sizes may vary to meet local building codes. Upgrade options available for other wood species. Local timber is pre-cut by Noble Home. Rafters are actual size and rough sawn. Integral steel connectors simplifiy assembly. |
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| Ceiling | 5/4" tongue and groove pine, exposed wood structural decking, unfinished. Must be cut to length during installation. |  |
| Roof Panel | 7 1/2" Insulated roof panels. Light gauge steel framed with EPS foam insulation. EPS foam does not off-gas. Insulation panel is completely thermally broken with a continuous R-value of 36. Manufactured by Thermasteel Corporation. |  |
| Roofing | Corrugated Galvalume Metal Panels. Roofing is pre-cut to length and easily installed with exposed fasteners. Comes with 30# felt roofing paper underlayment. |  |
| Wall Panel | 7 1/2" Structural wall panels. Light gauge steel framed with EPS foam insulation. EPS foam does not off-gas. Wall panels are completely thermally broken with a continuous R-value of 36. Window opening are incorporated into panels. Manufactured by Thermasteel Corporation. |  |
| Siding | Siding of choice is typically supplied by Noble Home. Common choices include tongue and groove pine, corrugated metal, and Hardiepanel (TM). Housewrap is included. |  |
| Glass Doors | 8'x8' Sliding glass door custom made for Noble Home. Frames are aluminum for minimum frame size and maximum glass. Frames are thermally broken. Glass is insulated double pane with Low E coating. Manufactured by Crystal Door and Window Systems. |  |
| Trim | Various sizes of pine trim and fascia boards, predominately pre-cut to size and unfinished. Trim can be pre-primed as an option. |  |
| Windows and Doors |
Various sized windows available. Windows are aluminum clad exterior with insulated glass. Manufactured by Pella Corporation. Windows are typically delivered to customer from local Pella dealer to minimize shipping and handling costs. A selection of wood entry doors is available. |
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| Cabinets (optional) |
Base cabinets for kitchen, bathroom vanities, offices. Cabinet boxes made from formaldehyde free plywood. Solid white birch doors are unfinished. Various sizes and wood species available. Wall cabinets also available. Manufactured by Imperia Corporation in Massachusetts. |  |
| Wall System (optional) |
Unique modular wall system with integral closets/pantry. Local wood framing, sheetrock interior, flush birch veneer bifold door, unfinished outside for electrical/plumbing installation. Manufactured by Noble Home. |
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| Assembly Handbook | The Noble Home Assembly Handbook contains the necessary information to assemble your Noble Home kit. Clear step by step illustrations and manufacturer's installation instructions are included. |  |