Timber framing on a poured concrete foundation is the norm here, although you may on occasion find cinderblock as a foundation material in the oldest properties. Sump pumps became common only after the mid 80s. Interior finishes prior to the early 70s will be rock lath with a skim coat of plaster, or straight plaster in the oldest homes. Drywall and mud is the default for everything newer. A wide range of exterior cladding is used such as brick, siding, stucco and stone, both engineered and natural.

Sewer and water services are still septic and well for many of the older homes, although some will have been connected to the municipality by now. For homes older than the early 70’s waste lines can be copper, cast iron or galvanized. ABS plastic is the default for anything newer, right to the present day. Copper supply lines are typical until roughly 2000 where PEX begins to take over.

Electrical service is very much a mixed case due to the nature of the homes here. The baseline service will be 100 amp breaker panel with copper wiring. Homes from the mid 60s to mid 70s may have aluminum instead. With so many homes here being upscale 200 amp service is common, with the largest homes utilizing a 400 amp panel.