The Cliffs in Aboite 
Fort Wayne's newest exclusive real estate subdivision

Masterpiece Custom Homes is proud to present homes in The Cliffs, located in Aboite Township, Allen County, just outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  For home and lot information contact:

Eric Ford
Masterpiece Custom Homes
6320 Constitution Drive
Fort Wayne, IN, 46804
Phone (260) 432-0434
Fax    (260) 432-0542
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Interior Design by Robyn Ford

Following is a list of the many fine features that you will find in a home built by Masterpiece Custom Homes:

Concrete

 

• 9’ basement wall height

• Steel and/or fiber mesh reinforcement in basement floor

• 4” drain tile on both the inside and outside of all basement footings

• Insulated band joists on top of basement walls

• 6-millimeter vapor barrier underneath basement floor

• Saw cuts in all slab and flatwork areas to prevent cracking: driveway, patio, sidewalk, basement floor, garage

• Sealer applied to all concrete to improve curing, strength, durability, and appearance

• 4000 PSI (minimum) concrete used in all exterior applications

• Porches are anchored in place with footers rather than using floating slabs

 

Electrical

 

• High volume ventilation fans in master bath facilitate moisture removal

• “Split” outlets in most rooms; one plug is operated with the wall switch and one plug is always hot

• Multiple switch location areas allow for convenient light operation from several locations

• 300 amp service allows for heavy electrical use and future growth

• Choice of white, ivory, or brown wall plates and switches

• Smoke detectors on each floor and each room

• Pre-wired for 6 cable television and 6 telephone locations

• Two weather-resistant exterior wall outlets

• Whenever possible, exterior lights are located above windows to facilitate bulb replacement without the use of a ladder

• 3” PVC pipe from basement to attic allows sump pit radon ventilation

 

Framing

 

• 2” X 6” exterior walls

• Professionally engineered floor system utilizes wood I-joists, steel I-joists, and laminated beams

• CAD system recognizes load bearing walls and calculates roof loads; floor is designed accordingly

• ¾” tongue-and-groove plywood subfloor; water resistant coating protects structural integrity during construction

• Subfloor material is nailed and glued to the floor joists, thus creating quiet and solid floors for years to come

• Floor design and installation adds to the structural integrity of the home, creating a unified “chassis” for strength

• 9’ first floor height; 8’ second floor height

• Walls sealed to the floor in order to prevent air, dirt, and allergen infiltration

• Finger jointed studs provide greater structural integrity

• Special framing design allows all corners and wall joints to be insulated

• Insulated headers used in all exterior walls; provides increased energy efficiency

• Plywood sheathing on roof rather than wafer board; allows increased weight bearing capacity

• Metal clips used on roof sheathing provide properly sized expansion gaps and increase strength between rafters

• Roof felt applied before shingles

• Properly sized and balanced roof ventilation system

• Steep roof design not only looks great from the street, but also allows greater ventilation and snow shedding capacity

• Rafters set on top of joists instead of walls; allows extra insulation space around the roof edge

 

Heating

 

• Heating and air-conditioning equipment sized to accommodate home orientation, glass surface area, and R-value of the home.  Water Furnace Geothermal Upgrade from Collier's Heating and Cooling available.

• Equipment size is calculated in order to create a quiet, comfortable, and efficient living environment

• Sound deadeners applied to all supply and return air ductwork

• Low speed airflow through the ducts, a result of our construction design, creates balanced temperatures in every room

• Long term warranty on furnace

• Night setback thermostat

• Return airs located throughout the home

• Built-in humidifier

• Name brand equipment

 

Insulation

 

• R-19 exterior wall insulation; optional R-24

• R-50 ceiling insulation throughout home; code requires R-38

• R-13 garage wall insulation; R-38 garage ceiling insulation

• R-11 basement wall insulation; walk-out areas have R-19 insulation

• Blown cellulose insulation over batt insulation on all sloped ceilings to fill any and all voids

• Windows, electrical boxes, and doors are sealed in place with urethane foam, eliminating air, dirt, and allergen infiltration

• Any opening from a heated area to an unheated area (holes for wiring, plumbing, etc.) is sealed and insulated

• Slabs in heated areas have 2” foam insulation around the perimeter, installed to a depth of 4’

 

Interior Finish

 

• Poplar hardwood trim throughout all levels of the home

• 6-panel solid-core doors throughout; poplar when stained, hardboard when painted

• Elaborate interior trim package including wide baseboard and casing, crown mold, wainscot, and chair rail

• Custom built trim including fluted pilasters and crossheads around front entrance door and formal areas

• All archways and openings are trimmed with wood, not drywall

• Elaborate staircases include oak railings and newel posts with poplar spindles

• Oak treads and risers on the rail side; optional on wall side

• Sensible allowance amounts allow for high quality appliances, cabinets, floor coverings, electrical fixtures, and hardware

• Custom hickory cabinets with raised panels

• Ceramic counters in the kitchen and master bath

• Ceramic floors in foyer, kitchen, laundry room, and all bathrooms

• High quality carpet and pad designed to hold up to heavy foot traffic

• ½” drywall throughout with Spanish-lace or smooth-finish ceiling treatments

 

Plumbing

 

• All water supply lines are copper, not plastic

• 1” water tap and supply line from street for increased water pressure throughout the home; other builders use ¾”

• Temperature control faucets in all showers eliminate temperature surges, either hot or cold

• China bathroom sinks; cast iron kitchen sink; plastic or stainless laundry tub

• Moen or Delta faucets throughout

• Jetta whirlpool tub in master bath, or upgrade to a premium whirlpool spa tub from Jason Tubs, by the Jacuzzi Family and Trinity Home Center.

• 75-gallon rapid recovery water heater; other builders use 50-gallon water heaters

• All plumbing lines marked in order to avoid nail holes and future leaks

• All spec homes have roughed in basement plumbing to allow for future finish

• Top quality garbage disposal operates more quietly and is more powerful than other builders’ standard models

• Shock absorbers installed on all lines located at tubs, showers, and laundry boxes

• Two self-draining, freeze protected exterior faucets

• Pedestal sink in powder room

• Water saving elongated stools in all bathrooms

• Sound deadener on all lines and special hangers provide quiet operation of all plumbing throughout the house

• Icemaker line at refrigerator

• Plumbing ran in such a manner to allow for a lid on the sump pit, virtually eliminating all noise from the sump pump

• Sump pump drain lines designed to allow complete drainage and prevent freezing

• Name brand equipment

 

Windows and Doors

 

• Name brands including Pella, Pozi, and Norco Windows (featuring self cleaning glass); all are aluminum clad with “Low-E” glass

• Grids are included when appropriate for the architectural style

• Insulated steel exterior entrance systems

• Insulated steel overhead doors

• Steel insulated garage service and garage-to-house doors

• Deadbolts on all exterior doors

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

• Both gas and electricity are supplied to the cooktop, oven, and laundry room

• Garage door operators with two controls

• Wireless exterior remote control pad operates the main overhead door from the outside; code programmable

• Outside combustion air provided to masonry fireplaces

• Huge walk-in closets

• 18’ wide main overhead garage door; other builders use 16’ wide doors

• Financial stability, strong bank relationships, and solid credit lines insure job completion on every home we build

• 1998 Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, 2000 Entrepreneur of the Year winner

 

 

 

Masterpiece Custom Homes

Eric Ford

Dream Builders, since 1974

 

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