Construction
- 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.
- 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.
Exterior
- 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.
- 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.
Interior
- 1/2” sheetrock walls and ceilings are hand nailed and glued with hand-finished tape and texture.
- Premium latex interior paint.
- Ceramic tile backsplash at all kitchen counter surfaces provide a safe and clean environment.
- One-piece fiberglass bathtub and shower units built in house by and exclusively for Solitaire.
- Scald guard faucets in all showers and bathtubs.
- Residential size interior passage doors.
- Premium floor tile, hand laid in entry, kitchen, utility and bath areas (not rolled vinyl sheet flooring).
- Premium nylon carpeting, installed with tack strip (not stapled down) over ½” no crush pad and is available in multiple colors.
- 2” vinyl window blinds and color coordinated window treatments.
- Ceiling fans in living areas and master bedrooms.
- All ceiling light boxes are braced for easy future ceiling fan installation.
- Real wood ceiling trim throughout the home.
- China lavatories with pop up drains in all bathrooms.
- Water-saving china commodes in all baths.
- Stainless steel metal kitchen sink complete with sprayer.
- Residential spread metal faucets throughout the home.
- 8’ walls on multi-section homes and 7’ 6” walls with 9’ vaulted ceilings on single-section homes.
- Drawers feature 3/4” solid ash, hand stained and lacquered drawer fronts installed on 3/4” solid pine drawer frames and wood bottoms on metal guides.
- Solid wood (not vinyl wrapped strand board) cabinets are built in-house and are hand-stained and lacquered for a durable finish.
- Ash faced cabinet doors with 3/4” solid ash door frames.
- Multi-section homes feature solid ash drawer fronts and ash faced cabinet frames.
- 1/2” sheetrock walls and ceilings are hand nailed and glued with hand-finished tape and texture.
- Premium latex interior paint.
- Ceramic tile backsplash at all kitchen counter surfaces provide a safe and clean environment.
- One-piece fiberglass bathtub and shower units built in house by and exclusively for Solitaire.
- Scald guard faucets in all showers and bathtubs.
- Residential size interior passage doors.
- Premium floor tile, hand laid in entry, kitchen, utility and bath areas (not rolled vinyl sheet flooring).
- Premium nylon carpeting, installed with tack strip (not stapled down) over ½” no crush pad and is available in multiple colors.
- 2” vinyl window blinds and color coordinated window treatments.
- Ceiling fans in living areas and master bedrooms.
- All ceiling light boxes are braced for easy future ceiling fan installation.
- Real wood ceiling trim throughout the home.
- China lavatories with pop up drains in all bathrooms.
- Water-saving china commodes in all baths.
- Stainless steel metal kitchen sink complete with sprayer.
- Residential spread metal faucets throughout the home.
- 8’ walls on multi-section homes and 7’ 6” walls with 9’ vaulted ceilings on single-section homes.
- Drawers feature 3/4” solid ash, hand stained and lacquered drawer fronts installed on 3/4” solid pine drawer frames and wood bottoms on metal guides.
- Solid wood (not vinyl wrapped strand board) cabinets are built in-house and are hand-stained and lacquered for a durable finish.
- Ash faced cabinet doors with 3/4” solid ash door frames.
- Multi-section homes feature solid ash drawer fronts and ash faced cabinet frames.
Mechanical
- Whole house water shutoff valve.
- Residential type PEX water system in ¾” and ½” lines.
- Residential type PVC drain system with up to 3” lines.
- Name brand dishwasher in black finish.
- Name brand range with ceramic cooktop in black finish on multi-section homes, and name brand range with coil cooktop in black finish on multi-section homes.
- Black metal range hood is filtered and ducted to the exterior of the home.
- Name brand 22 cubic foot refrigerator with ice and water dispenser in black finish.
- 40-gallon electric water heater with emergency pan plumbed to exterior.
- Residential style 200-amp electrical panel box on electric homes and 100-amp electrical panel box on gas homes.
- Residential type receptacles and switches (not cheap snap-in type) with copper wiring.
- Downflow furnace with heating up to the coldest HUD thermal zones and cooling up to the warmest HUD thermal zones.
- AC powered with battery backup, interconnected smoke alarms in living and sleeping areas.
- All homes built to a minimum of HUD thermal zone 2.
- Roof decking has a radiant barrier to limit heat buildup in the roof.
- Insulating marriage gasket on all multi-section homes.
- Vapor barrier is applied to wall and ceiling assemblies to limit moisture entering the home.
- Gable, upper and lower static roof vents for ventilation.
- Whole house water shutoff valve.
- Residential type PEX water system in ¾” and ½” lines.
- Residential type PVC drain system with up to 3” lines.
- Name brand dishwasher in black finish.
- Name brand range with ceramic cooktop in black finish on multi-section homes, and name brand range with coil cooktop in black finish on multi-section homes.
- Black metal range hood is filtered and ducted to the exterior of the home.
- Name brand 22 cubic foot refrigerator with ice and water dispenser in black finish.
- 40-gallon electric water heater with emergency pan plumbed to exterior.
- Residential style 200-amp electrical panel box on electric homes and 100-amp electrical panel box on gas homes.
- Residential type receptacles and switches (not cheap snap-in type) with copper wiring.
- Downflow furnace with heating up to the coldest HUD thermal zones and cooling up to the warmest HUD thermal zones.
- AC powered with battery backup, interconnected smoke alarms in living and sleeping areas.
- All homes built to a minimum of HUD thermal zone 2.
- Roof decking has a radiant barrier to limit heat buildup in the roof.
- Insulating marriage gasket on all multi-section homes.
- Vapor barrier is applied to wall and ceiling assemblies to limit moisture entering the home.
- Gable, upper and lower static roof vents for ventilation.