The Northwood

Sandhill Ridge Specifications

Cardel’s building standards include features carefully chosen for their craftsman quality, functionality and enduring appeal. Each feature has been individually selected to enhance the value of your new home.

Sandhill Ridge Exclusive Features

• Paver driveway
• No CDD fees
• Gated community
• Beautifully designed, partially wooded homesites
• Endless combinations of exterior color design choices carefully planned for the community
• Landscaping designed for your home’s elevation style
• 3 cm granite counter tops in kitchen and bathrooms
• Elegant 42” level 3 maple cabinetry with 2.25” crown molding and brushed nickel hardware in kitchen
• Level 3 maple cabinetry available in many stains for all bathrooms
• Whirlpool 30” stainless steel gas range
• Whirlpool stainless steel dishwasher
• Whirlpool stainless steel microwave installed over stove
• Undermount sink and pull-out faucet in kitchen
• Level 2 floor tile in all wet areas
• Swing doors on all closets
• Recessed can lighting in hallways and closets per plan
• Marble window sills
• 200 amp electrical service
• RedGard coating applied under all tile as a crack suppressant
• Bora-Care termite treatment on interior walls

Low-Maintenance Exterior Appeal

• High-strength double-glazed low-e windows
• 30-year dimensional shingles
• Quality maintenance-free vinyl soffits and aluminum fascia complete with aluminum drip edge
• Heavy-duty exterior weatherproof electrical outlets, minimum two per plan
• Heavy-duty exterior hose bibs, minimum two per plan
• Decorative coach lights on all floorplans
• Large lanais on most plans
• Coach lights on all lanais
• Exterior paints specially designed for Florida climates
• Fiberglass exterior doors on all homes
• Automatic irrigation system with multi-zones
• Textured coatings on all front entries and lanai surfaces
• Stucco exterior finish
• Structurally engineered roof trusses secured with high-strength galvanized steel hurricane straps for your peace of mind
• Durable CPVC water supply lines
• Exhaust fans in all bathrooms
• Free-sliding shelves in all closets for your convenience
• Masonry block wall construction with engineered poured concrete cells complete with steel reinforcement to perimeter masonry walls
• 2 year systems / 10 year limited warranty
• Washer and dryer hook-ups
• 1/2 hp garage door opener
• Personable, friendly and expert project managers assigned to your build from the start of construction throughout the build.
• Personal attention extends through your service and warranty periods.

Quality Construction and Functional Details For Peace Of Mind

• Every home is equipped with pest control tubes installed in walls to provide unparalleled protection of your investment, with easy access application panels located on the exterior of the home for your privacy
• High-quality interior and exterior door hardware for long life and security
• Fully sealed protective vapor barrier steel reinforced concrete foundation

Future-Ready Structured Wiring

• Hard-wired, high-quality smoke detectors complete with battery backup system for your personal safety, located inside and outside every bedroom and common area

Kitchen Convenience That No Home Should Be Without

• Nickel hardware on cabinets
• Well-designed kitchen islands feature electrical outlets on two sides
• Cabinet design and placement to maximize storage and usable counter space
• Convenient walk-in pantries
• High-capacity garbage disposal unit
• Stainless steel dual compartment kitchen sink
• Quality MOEN Brantford faucets
• Water line to fridge location with shut-off valve

Energy-Saving Features

• Highly efficient insulation products for ceiling and walls, Alfoil R-4.2 masonry block wall insulation, R-11 batt insulation for framed walls, R-30 fiberglass insulation for ceilings
• Insulated ductwork throughout entire home for added comfort
• Rigid ductwork in garage for air handler
• Ridge or offset roof vents
• Custom designed heating systems for all homes
• High-efficiency 15 SEER air conditioning
• Programmable thermostat

Esthetic Details And Architectural Elegance

• Cardel designer assistance with selection of all interior colors, upgrades and options exclusively at the Cardel Design Center
• Carefully designed exterior color schemes that allow you to personalize the details in a variety of ways while maintaining a high community standard
• Shaw Red Bud Classic carpet over 0.5” 6 lb bonded cushion in balance of areas
• Luxurious shower and tub combinations
• Elongated toilets
• Elegant fixtures in all bathrooms
• Progress lighting throughout home
• Five ceiling fan pre-wire minimum per plan
• Elegant Decora switches throughout home
• Classique paneled interior doors for added visual appeal
• Schlage brushed nickel interior door hardware