Policies & Services:
PAN ABODE creates a Building Package that fits each individual
customer's architectural and budget requirements. You are free to
substitute our common material specifications with almost any material commonly
used in building the structure.
However, in order to establish a common ground by which a customer may compare our
prices and understand what is included in our Building Package, we have developed the
following Material Specifications. Included are high quality materials that meet the
structural requirements of our Building Systems, while also providing the best value.
If you desire a product that does not appear in the following specifications, please
request the information and Pan Abode will do our very best to meet each and every
customer's needs.
Material Specification Organization: Wall components are described first by
system, then followed by components that are common to all Building Systems. Floor,
Windows, Doors, Beams, Roof, Trim, etc.
Price Estimate Flexibility: Request and receive your free price estimate! You may mix and match between our Building Systems or specify entirely
different materials than are included in our Common Material Specifications. Fill
out the 'Let's Get Started' Estimate form included with the Idea Book by noting the
Building System specifications you desire. We will then provide you with your
specific Custom Building Package price estimate.
Free Materials Consulting Service: We will assist you in selecting any
of the materials for your custom home. For example, if we are aware of the climate
and solar conditions of your building location, we can advise you on the proper
materials and insulation requirements for your site. Vinyl windows are the number one
selling window in America, but perhaps you desire a wood clad window or solid fir
window, etc. This same concept applies to Exterior Siding, Doors, Roof Systems, Roof
Coverings, etc. Let Pan Abode help you make the most valuable decision concerning
material and item selection.
Free Architectural Design Consulting Service: Allow PAN ABODE's
renowned Design Staff to help design the most perfect home for you. PAN ABODE's
skilled design professionals can either utilize Traditional design elements, or 'Cutting edge'
Industry design techniques to Craft a unique home design just for you. Ask to meet
with a designer to custom tailor your design needs.
Other Items & Materials Available: Also available through PAN ABODE
are Sun Rooms, Additions, Garages, Guest Cabins, Skylights, Stair Packages, Roof
Coverings, exterior deck materials, wood finishing materials, and a wide variety of
consumer options including floor covering, cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures,
and lighting fixtures.
Wall Systems
 Post&Beam Wall System:
Post&Beam, the simplicity of the name defines the system. Exposed Glu-Laminated
West Coast Douglas Fir Posts or concealed 4”x 4” and or 4”x
6” posts are spaced at 4’ to 6’ center lines in walls supporting
the load bearing Glu-Laminated Roof or Floor Beams above. Hence; the name Post&Beam.
Exposed posts are machine/hand prepped to exceed Architectural Appearance grading
standards for West Coast Glu-Laminated Posts & Beams.
Wall Studs & Framing....
Included are kiln-dried 2x6 at 16” centerlines for the exterior walls.
For the interior walls, kiln-dried 2x4 at 16” center lines or 2x6 as
required.
Sheathing....
Included is 1⁄2” CDX plywood that adheres to the highest grading
standards for West Coast Mills.
Moisture/Infiltration & Vapor barrier....
Included is Breathable House Wrap at exterior.
Exterior Siding....
Included is Select Knot (SK) Western Red Cedar, Kiln-Dried and selected for
grain structure and appearance. The most visible product on your PAN ABODE
Cedar home will be the Western Red Cedar Siding. The quality, selection, and
processing of this Cedar is of ultimate importance to Pan Abode Cedar Homes.
Siding Profiles....
- Custom Textured 1x6 Shiplap Siding provided in random lengths. The textured
(rough) surface is intended as the exposed surface. Standard application
is vertical.
- PAN ABODE Pattern Tongue & Groove 1x6, or 1x8 is profiled to replicate
the PAN ABODE Timber Walls. The smooth surface is the exposed surface. Standard
application is horizontal.
Options and/or Upgrades:
Exterior Sidings....
- Clear Cedar Shake Siding
- Clear or Select Knot Bevel Siding
- Cedar or Pine “D-LOG” Siding
- "HardiPlank" Cement Fiber Siding
- Brick
- Stone
- Vinyl
- "DryVit" etc.
Insulation Packages....
Typical with 2x6 construction is R-21 Fiberglass Batt insulation with Poly
Vapor Barrier. Double Blanket R-27 or R-34 Insulation System. Rigid foam insulation
is added to the exterior. Framing may be required.
Interior Wall Finishes....
- Interior wall finish 1/2” Gypsum Drywall
- 1x6 or 1x8 – SK tongue & groove Cedar
- 1x6 SK ship-lap Cedar
- 1x6 SK tongue & groove Whitewood
- 1” or 1⁄2” Clear Cedar or fir tongue & groove.
Note: TROPICAL CLIMATE all framing materials are treated and studs are 2”x
4” unless change is requested or required.
 Phoenix Timber Wall System:
WALL CONFIGURATIONS
Wall Timbers are Laminated Kiln-Dried Western Red Cedar, Select Knot (SK) precision milled on four sides to create a tongue & groove connection. The wall timbers are precision end cut to exact length, labeled, wrapped and ready for on-site assembly.
Phoenix Single Timber Wall System....
Wall timbers are laminated 5x8 (3 1/2") to meet Energy Code requirements in the United States as well as International construction. Wall timbers are appearance graded for exposure of the two faces.
Phoenix Energy Wall System....
Wall Timbers are 3x8 wall timbers of laminated cedar graded for one face exposure. The interior wall surface is covered with a rigid insulation.
Included are....
- Framing is kiln-dried 2x3 Furring at 24" centerlines applied on the interior timber wall face. (Can be further upgraded for thicker insulation to obtain higher R values).
- Insulation is R-19.5 Rigid Foam. (Can be further upgraded to obtain higher R values).
 Phoenix D-Log Wall System
Wall Timbers are laminated 6x8. D-Log profile pattern towards the exterior, standard Phoenix Timber profile towards the interior.
Wall Columns....
Wall Columns are incorporated into the exterior timber walls as building corners (at 90 degrees and various angles) and also spaced in-line for connection of the wall timbers. These glu-laminated columns are machine prepped architectural grade West Coast Douglas Fir. All columns include a precision dado for wall timber connections, are sanded on four sides, labeled, wrapped and ready for on site assembly.
Optional Classic Corners interlocking the corner wall timbers at 90 degrees are available to replace corner columns.
Interior Walls and Interior Wall Finishes....
All interior walls are 2x4 or 2x6 frame as required. Interior finish provided by your Builder.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
- Typical interior wall finish is assumed as 1/2" gypsum drywall.
- 1x6 SK tongue & groove cedar or whitewood.
- Interior walls can be upgraded to solid cedar 3x8 or 5x8.
- 1x6 SK ship lap cedar.
- 1x8 SK tongue & groove cedar to match the wall timbers.
- 1" or 1/2" Clear cedar or fir tongue & groove.
Tropical Climates....
NOTE: TROPICAL CLIMATES timbers are 3x8 for Tropical Climates, all framing materials are Treated and studs are 2x4 unless change is requested or required.
Two Story & Homes with Lofts:
The upper stories on our 2nd level homes are with Exterior Timber Walls at the first level. The upper levels and lofts are Post&Beam construction with matching 1x Cedar Pattern profiled siding at the exterior surface. On many of the plans you may upgrade the upper level walls to solid cedar timber walls for an additional charge.
 Classic Timber Wall System:
Since 1952 PAN ABODE has manufactured a Danish style (Classic) interlocking notch that allows precision milled wall timbers to connect at 90 degrees and create a locked in place joint. Corner Timber "stubs" are visible from the exterior of the building.
WALL CONFIGURATIONS
Wall Timbers are Solid Air-Dried Western Red Cedar, Select Knot (SK) precision milled on four sides to create a tongue & groove connection. The wall timbers are precision end cut to exact length, notched to create lock joints at corners, labeled, wrapped and ready for on site assembly.
Single Timber Wall System....
Wall timbers are laminated 4x6 (3 1/2") to meet Energy Code requirements in the United States as well as International construction. Wall timbers are appearance graded for exposure of the two faces.
Energy Wall System - (R-21)....
are 3x6 wall timbers, the interior wall surface is covered with R-19.5 rigid insulation. Included are kiln-dried 2x2" furring at 24" centerlines applied on the interior timber wall face. The Energy Wall System can be further upgraded with thicker insulation to obtain higher R values.
Double Wall System....
are 2-3x6 timber walls with a Standard R-21 rigid insulation between, ask for details.
Interior Walls....
Some of the interior walls (walls that support overhead beams that span from the exterior timber walls) will be either 4x6 to match the exterior 4x6 walls or 3x6 to match the exterior 3x6 walls. The remaining interior walls are provided as 2x4 or 2x6. Interior finish provided by your builder.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
- Typical interior wall finish is assumed as 1/2" gypsum drywall
- 1x8 SK tongue & groove cedar
- Interior walls can be upgraded to solid cedar 3x6 or 4x6
- 1x6 SK ship lap cedar
- 1x6 SK tongue & groove cedar to match the wall timbers
- 1" or 1/2" Clear cedar or fir tongue & groove
Tropical Climate....
NOTE: TROPICAL CLIMATE timbers are 3x6 for Tropical Climates, all framing materials are Treated and studs are 2x4 unless change is requested or required.
Two Story & Homes with Lofts:
The upper stories on our 2nd level homes are with Exterior Timber Walls at the first level. The upper levels and lofts are Post&Beam construction with matching 1x Cedar Pattern profiled siding at the exterior surface. On many of the plans you may upgrade the upper level walls to solid cedar timber walls for an additional charge.
Common Components
Specifications Common to all Building Systems with Options
MAIN FLOOR SYSTEM....
Floor Framing: 9 1/2" Wood I-Beam Engineered Floor Joists at 16" centerlines over Basements, Kiln-Dried 2x10 Floor Joists at 16" centerlines over crawl spaces.
Subfloor: 3/4" Tongue & Groove Plywood - underlayment grade. Screws and glue are included for precision installation.
Options and/or Upgrades available:
- Floor Joists 2x6, 2x8, 2x12 Kiln-Dried Joists at 16' center lines.
- 1 1/8' tongue & groove Plywood Subfloor-underlayment grade
- 5/8' tongue & groove Plywood Subfloor - underlayment grade
- Fiberglass Batt Floor Insulation; R-19, R-30, or other.
- Treated Mudsill & Girders
For FAR EAST and TROPICS - Floor Framing is 2x8 Kiln-Dried Joists at
16' centerlines. Tropical Climates include Treated Floor Joists & Plywood.
LOFT & SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM....
Floor Beams: Glu-laminated Floor Beams are West Coast Douglas Fir
Architectural Machined Appearance Grade, sized and spaced as required for design flexibility.
Floor Framing: 9 1/2" Wood I-Beam Engineered Floor Joists at 16' centerlines.
Subfloor: 3/4" Tongue & groove Plywood - underlayment grade. Screws
and glue are included for precision installation.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:.
- Typical interior ceiling finish assumed is 5/8' Gypsum Drywall.
- Kiln-Dried 2x Floor Joists at 16' centerlines.
- 2x6 Tongue & Groove Kiln-Dried Select Knot Whitewood or Cedar Floor Decking installed over exposed
Glu-laminated Beams. Includes 5/8" Particleboard Underlayment.
- 1x6 Tongue & Groove Kiln-dried Whitewood or Shiplap Kiln- dried
Select-Knot Cedar Ceiling Liner in place of Drywall.
For FAR EAST and TROPICS, Open Loft Designs include, Glu-laminated
Beams, 2x6 Whitewood Floor Decking, and 5/8" Particleboard Underlayment.
ROOF SYSTEM....
Roof Beams: Glu-laminated Roof Beams are West Coast Douglas Fir
Architectural Machined Appearance Grade
sized and spaced at 4' to 6' spacing or as required for
design flexibility.
Vented Roof Rafter System: 2x12 Kiln-dried Rafters at 24'
centerlines.
Roof Sheathing: CDX Plywood.
Barge & Fascia: built-up Select Knot Western Red Cedar.
Soffit Material: At the underside of the Exterior Eaves & Gable
Overhangs included is 1x6 Tongue & Groove Kiln-dried Whitewood Soffiting with
continuous Metal Screen Eaves vent.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
- Insulation- R-38 (Dense-Batt for 2x12 roof cavity), R-32 (5' Rigid Foam Insulation, Plywood, and 2x8 Rafters).
Several additional insulation packages are available.
- Rafters - Wood I-Beam Engineered Roof with either
deep rafters 11 7/8'
(for R-38 Dense Batt) sized as required for insulation and engineering at
24' centerlines.
- Pre-manufactured Trusses replace both Roof Beams and Roof Rafter
Framing
- Typical interior ceiling finish assumed is 5/8' Gypsum
Drywall.
- 2x6 Tongue & Groove Kiln-dried Select-Knot Whitewood or Cedar Floor
Decking installed over exposed Glu-laminated Roof beams.
- 1x6 Tongue & Groove Kiln-dried Whitewood or Shiplap Select-Knot
Cedar Liner. Installed to the
rafter underside.
For Far East, and Tropics, includes
Glu-laminated Beams, and 2x6 Whitewood Decking in lieu of the Vented Cavity Roof.
Insulation is not included.
EXTERIOR DOORS....
Front Entry Door: Select your Front Entry
Door from the following standard doors:
- Raised 15 Panel Fir Entry door, pre-hung, double bored and ready to
install,
- Fiberglass Insulated Entry door, pre-hung, double bored and ready to
install, with molded wood grain (paint or stain to match any color scheme).
- Metal Raised Panel Insulated Entry door, pre-hung, double bored and
ready to install.
Included, if shown on the Standard Plans or in our Idea Book are:
Sidelights, French Doors, Double French Doors, Double 15 Panel Fir Doors, Vinyl
Sliding Glass Doors etc.
Other Standard Exterior doors: (other than
Front') are Solid Core "Flush" Oak pre-hung, double bored and
ready to install, Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors or as shown on the Standard Plan.
Exterior doors, except Sliding Doors, include lever handle Keylocks and
cylinder style Deadbolts.
Exterior Doors are individually inspected and cardboard boxed prior to
shipping.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
PAN ABODE recognizes the importance of exterior doors in custom
designing your home. Please feel free to request a door brochure to identify any Custom
Manufactured doors that you desire. Whether it is
Aluminum Clad Wood Doors, All Clear Fir Wood Sliding Glass Doors, Heat Mirror Glass
French Doors, Low E Glass Doors etc., most manufactured doors are available to Pan
Abode, and can be included as part of your Cedar Home Package.
INTERIOR DOORS....
Standard interior swinging doors: Solid Core "Flush" Oak, pre hung, single bore
and ready to install.
Interior Doors are individually inspected and cardboard boxed prior to
shipping.
Interior doors include lever handle hardware.
Standard Closet doors: are Hollow Core "Flush" Oak Bi-fold.
Interior Doors are individually inspected and cardboard boxed prior to
shipping.
Interior doors include std. pull hardware.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
- Fir Raised Panel swinging doors or Bi-pass closet doors.
- Mirrored Bi-fold and Bi-pass doors.
- Alternatives available are Hollow core doors, Wood-fiber doors,
etc.
WINDOWS....
Standard Window: Energy efficient lifetime warranty vinyl double-glazed
insulated glass windows with screens. All windows meet or exceed AAMA/NWWDA window
standards. Featuring sliding operation, awning, casement roto-hardware and custom
designs as drawn on our standard plans and the Idea
Book'.
Windows are individually inspected and cardboard boxed prior to
shipping.
Options and/or Upgrades Available:
- Upgrade a standard sliding window to a Root-Casement, Jalousie, Single
Hung, Awning, etc.
- Upgrade the window glazing to High Performance Energy Saving Glass such
as Low E, Argon, and Heat Mirror.
- Upgrade a standard Vinyl Window to Clad Wood Windows, Clear Fir All
Wood Windows, etc
- Other glazed products available are Custom Designed Sunrooms, Garden
Windows, Skywalls, and Velux' Skylights.
PAN ABODE recognizes the importance of windows in custom designing
your home. Please feel free
to identify any manufactured window desired. PAN ABODE personnel are knowledgeable
about the qualities of most manufacturer's windows. They will be happy
to discuss the pros and cons of each product. Almost all manufactured windows are
available through PAN ABODE.
Standard Windows for the Tropics are single glazed.
CEDAR TRIM & HARDWARE PACKAGE....
Interior Trim
Clear Western Red Cedar is provided for all Interior
Trim as the window liners, window casing, door casing, beam and ceiling trim. (Not
applicable as interior base trim).
Exterior Trim
Provided for the Exterior Trim is Premium Grade Select
Knot Western Red Cedar. For
windows installed in Cedar timber walls, Clear Western Red Cedar is provided as the
exterior trim.
Hardware Package:
Phoenix System - self tapping timber wall screws required per plan
along with caulking/glue,
Classic System - starter timber & tension tie screws required per
plan along with caulking.
Post & Beam System - Stainless
Steel nails for exterior Cedar application (siding & trim) along
with caulking.
Metal Construction Connectors by Simpson
Strong-Tie are included such as straps, floor joist hangers, connectors required for wood
construction. Custom
fabricated beam hangers and connectors are included as well when they apply.
(Connectors that are submersed in concrete are to be provided by your builder).
Classic Timber System only includes a Cable Roof Anchorage Package.
Optional and/or Upgrades Available:
- Upgrade Beam Hangers to hidden' Spline
Hangers or Stainless Steel are available.
- Nails for framing by hand are available.
OPTIONAL STAIRS....
Optional Interior Stairs:
- Closed Riser Interior Stair includes Kiln-Dried 2x Stringers and
treads, Landing if applicable, and Mushroom Hand Rail with brackets
- Open Riser Stair includes Glu-Laminated Stringers and Treads, Metal
tread attachment hardware, Landing if applicable, and Mushroom Hand Rail with
Brackets
- Interior stair rail for open configurations and Floor edge guard rail
Priced by Plan configuration and included with stair.
- Newel type Rail system will be assumed and consists of Whitewood
Newels, Railing, and Balusters. Newel spacing as required for design flexibility
OPTIONAL BASEMENTS-DAYLIGHT & OTHER BASEMENTS....
Basements provide inexpensive space to a home.
Basements are shown on only a few of our Standard Plans. To add a
basement to your home requires a simple design modification. The addition of a
stairway will add this feature to almost any plan.
On a gently sloping building site, a Daylight Basement can generally
double the living space at nearly 1/3 the cost of the Upper Level Home.
Custom Design your Basement for Living Space, Workshop, Recreation
Room, Gym, Garage, etc.
Optional Basement Materials:
- Matching exterior Siding, Windows, Doors, Glu-laminated
- Beams, Framing, Cedar Trim, Stains, etc.
OPTIONAL GARAGES-ATTACHED & DETACHED....
Several of our Home Plans include Garages in their design. However, the
pricing for all Garages is separate and is not included in the Standard Model
Price.
Garages are available as Custom Designs and in all of our Wall Systems.
Standard Garage Designs and material specifications are detailed on the Garage Model
Price Guide sheet.
Optional Garage Materials:
- Cedar, Metal, or Composite Overhead Garage Doors,
Roof Covering to match your House, Exterior Stain products, Upgraded Windows, Doors,
etc.
ROOF COVERINGS....
Selections of Roof Coverings are numerous. Pan Abode can supply most
any type of Roof Covering desired. Metal, Cedar Shake, Tile, Copper,
Fiberglass/Asphalt Composition Shingles, 20 to 50 year warranties.
Optional Roof Covering Package:
- includes Felt, Vented Ridge, &
Flashings.
OPTIONAL EXTERIOR DECKS....
Most Common Decking Package'
includes 5/4x4 Select Knot Western Red Cedar Deck Surface, Treated Joists, Cedar
Balusters, Newels, and HandRail.
Other Available Deck Products:
- 2x4, 2x6 Clear or Select-Knot Cedar.
- All Weather Wood' or Treated Lumber.
- Trex', Lumber alternatives made from
Recycled Products, and is Low Maintenance.
OPTIONAL STAINS....
Stain Package' includes:
- Exterior - The Sikkens Package is a two-coat application process. It is a Translucent finish that
enhances the natural beauty of Cedar.
- Interior - By Cabots. Clear Oil Finish to
enhance the beauty of the interior Cedar Walls, Beams and Cedar Trim.
OPTIONAL CONSUMER ITEMS....
PAN ABODE offers a wide variety of Consumer Selected Items such as,
Cabinets, Countertops, Carpet, Tile, Hardwood Flooring, Plumbing Fixtures, Lighting
Fixtures, etc.
Consumer Options are priced at a minimum mark up over wholesale
cost. Customers from all over
the World visit and shop the Local Showrooms throughout the greater Seattle
area. These items are
gathered and shipped with the final load of your house.
Cabin Specifications
Specifications for Non Energy Code Compliance:
Post&Beam Wall System is kiln-dried 2x4 at 16” centerlines for the exterior walls.
For the interior walls, kiln-dried 2x4 at 16” center lines or 2x6 as
required for plumbing. Sheathing is 1⁄2” CDX plywood that adheres to the highest grading
standards for West Coast Mills. Moisture/Infiltration & Vapor barrier included is Breathable House Wrap at exterior. Refer to Post&Beam specs above for wall coverings.
Phoenix Timber Wall System is 3x8 wall timbers are appearance graded for exposure of the two faces. Interior walls are framed.
Classic Timber Wall System is 3x6 wall timbers are appearance graded for exposure of the two faces. Interior walls are framed.
Main Floor system is 2x8 kiln-dried joists @ 16" centerlines with 3/4" underlayment grade subfloor.
Upper Floor System is 2x6 decking over 24f Glu-laminated floor beams.
Roof System is 2x6 T&G decking over 24f Glu-laminated roof beams.
Doors...Exterior is 6 pnl metal, Interior is Hollow core flush Oak with passage lock.
Windows....Dbl Glazed Vinyl with lifetime warranty.
Misc. Hardware, Cedar Trim, and Stainless steel nails included.
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