- Heavy 10” or 12” custom cambered steel I-Beams run the full length of the home. Some models even include “sister” I-Beams.
- 13-gauge full length steel outriggers on 8’ centers or less.
- 13-gauge Z-channel cross members on 8’ centers or less with steel gusset plates at I-Beams.
- Transverse 2×6 floor joists on 16” centers or less on all single-section homes and Solitaire exclusive Bridge Design Grid Work floor system on all multi-section homes.
- Full 2×6 perimeter rail.
- 19/32” APA rated Sturd-I-Floor® plywood floor decking (more durable than OSB).
- One-piece aluminum in-floor duct system wrapped with R7 insulation.
- Metal floor duct and connectors are sealed with mastic to be stronger and longer-lasting than tape.
- 2×6 top and bottom plates and studs on 16” centers or less form all exterior walls of multi-section homes, and 2×4 top and bottom plates and studs on 16” centers or less form all exterior walls in single-section homes.
- 2x top and bottom plates and studs on 16” centers or less form all interior walls.
- Exterior walls are glued, lagged and strapped to floors for maximum strength.
- All interior walls are lagged to the floor, walls and ceiling.
- Multi-section homes feature rafters with 2×3 chords set on 24” centers or less with a Solitaire exclusive 1×3 ceiling grid tying all rafters together for one superstructure roof.
- 2×4 top and bottom plates and studs on 16” centers or less and engineered columns for all marriage walls on multi-section homes.
- 24” engineered continuous roof beam runs the entire length of each section on multi-section homes.
- Every Solitaire Home is wrapped in LP Smart Panel exterior siding for lasting strength and protection.
- Roofs have metal drip edges and 3-tab asphalt.
- Exterior siding is accented by a custom shutter built in-house by Solitaire.
- Residential sized vinyl coated steel entry doors with deadbolts.
- Entry doors are provided additional security by exterior lighting.
- All Solitaires feature tip out, vinyl frame, double pane, double hung windows with multi-section homes having energy star qualified Low-E glass.
- 6” residential eaves provide shade and protection.