SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - SPECIAL FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Gourmet Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Quartz countertops from standard selections completewith double bowl stainless steel undermount sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and colorfrom builder’s samples
• 39” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Soft close hardware on all drawers and doors (except pie cut corner cabinets)
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Stainless steel OTR microwave hood fan in certain models (as per plan)
• Stainless steel kitchen hood fan (as per plan)
• Microwave shelf with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• LED pot lights (as per plan)
• USB plug
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher
Spa-Inspired Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Quartz countertops with square undermount sink in all vanities
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and/or soaker tub (as per plan)
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• Soft close hardware on vanity drawers and doors
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads with pivoting spout faucet (as per plan)
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Ceramic tile on tub deck and 16” from the top of the tub deck on soaker tubs (as per plan)
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glass door (as per plan)
• All ceramic shower on certain models (as per plan)
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms
Flooring - step into beauty
• 3 1/8” wide 3/4” thick engineered prefinished oak hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, family room, den and hall from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chipfoam underpad on stairs, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples.
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, powder room, kitchen and sunroom from builder’s samples (as per plan)
eQ Smarthome - convenience and comfort
• Ecobee smart thermostat
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro at front door
• Three (3) Lutron smart wall dimmers
• One (1) plug-in lamp dimmer
• Smart bridge
• Installation / training of smart bridge and lighting by a Lutron representative
Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Colonial trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2 3/4” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain from builder’s samples
• Galvanized drain pan for washing machine when located on second floor
• 9-foot ceilings on main floor (as per plan)
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Brushed nickel metal floor registers
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition and trim kit (as per plan). Blower, mantle and surround (optional).
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom
Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for washing machine
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• 3-piece plumbing rough-in for future basement bathroom including exhaust fan rough-in (as per plan)
• Laundry tub with pivoting spout facuet (as per plan)
• Exterior frost-free hose bib at front and rear (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping
Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural stone / brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Metal siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating sections (as per plan)
• Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Slider windows in basement (as per plan)
• Insulated front entry door (with sidelight panels as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on front entry door
• Insulated entry door from garage to house
• Minimum 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overhead garage door (as per plan)
Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City-approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes (as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Pressure treated exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway
Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound
Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front and side door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Electrical outlet in basement (at panel)
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front and rear entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage at rear wall for each vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Three (3) telephone outlets and one (1) cable outlet (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements
Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• ENERGY STAR® certified Wi-Fi smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® certified high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• ENERGY STAR® certified HRV
• Central air conditioner
• Rental condensing tankless hot water heater with recirculating line
• BBQ gas line rough-in complete with quick connect
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)
• eQuinelle only - Sealed sump pit with sealed sump pump (as per grading)
Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Poured concrete basement floor with trowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Approved drainage system on exterior foundation walls
• Perimeter drainage system
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls
Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• eQ Better Basement: R12 expanded rigid foam formed with concrete wall, 2” x 4” frost wall at 24” o.c., R12 fiberglass batt insulation, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, 1/2” drywall taped with 1 coat and electrical rough-ins
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation
• Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap
• Spray foam at basement rim joists
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SEMI-DETACHED & TOWNHOMES - SPECIAL FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Gourmet Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Granite countertops from standard selections complete with double bowl stainless steel undermount sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• 39” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Soft close hardware on all doors and drawers (except pie cut corner cabinets)
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Stainless steel OTR microwave hood fan in certain models (as per plan)
• Stainless steel kitchen hood fan (as per plan)
• Microwave shelf with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• LED pot lights (as per plan)
• USB plug
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher
Spa-Inspired Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Granite countertops from standard selections complete with square undermount sink
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and soaker tub
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• All ceramic shower on certain models (as per plan)
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads with pivoting spout faucet (as per plan)
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Ceramic tile on tub deck and 16” on walls surrounding soaker tub (as per plan)
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glass door (as per plan)
• Square undermount sink in all vanities
• Soft close hardware on vanity drawers and doors
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms
Flooring - step into beauty
• 3 1/8” wide 3/4” thick engineered prefinished oak hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, family room, den and hall from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chip foam underpad on stairs, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples.
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, powder room, kitchen and sunroom from builder’s samples (as per plan)
eQ Smarthome - convenience and comfort
• Ecobee smart thermostat
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro at front door
• Three (3) Lutron smart wall dimmers
• One (1) plug-in lamp dimmer
• Smart bridge
• Installation / training for smart bridge and lighting by a Lutron representative
Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Colonial trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2 3/4” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain
from builder’s samples
• Galvanized drain pan for washing machine located on second floor
• 9-foot ceilings on main floor (as per plan)
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Brushed nickel metal floor registers
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition and trim kit (as per plan). Blower, mantle and surround optional.
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom
Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for washing machine
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• 3-piece plumbing rough-in for future basement bathroom including exhaust fan rough-in (as per plan)
• Exterior frost-free hose bib at front and rear (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping
Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural stone / brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Metal siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating sections (as per plan)
• Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Slider windows in basement (as per plan)
• Insulated front entry door (with sidelight panels as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on front entry door
• Insulated entry door from garage to house
• Minimum 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overhead garage door (as per plan)
Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City-approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes (as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Pressure treated exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway
Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound
• Common walls in semi-detached homes have two independent 2” x 4” stud walls separated by a sound attenuation air space, fire resistant drywall assembly and insulation
Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front and side door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Electrical outlet in basement (at panel)
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front and rear entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage at rear wall for each vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Three (3) telephone outlets and one (1) cable outlet (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements
Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• ENERGY STAR® certified Wi-Fi smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® certified high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• ENERGY STAR® certified HRV
• Central air conditioner
• Rental condensing tankless hot water heater with recirculating line
• BBQ gas line rough-in complete with quick connect
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)
• eQuinelle only - Sealed sump pit with sealed sump pump (as per grading)
Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Poured concrete basement floor with trowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Approved drainage system on exterior foundation walls
• Perimeter drainage system
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls
Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• eQ Better Basement: R12 expanded rigid foam formed with
concrete wall, 2” x 4” frost wall at 24” o.c., R12 fiberglass
batt insulation, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, 1/2”
drywall taped with 1 coat and electrical rough-ins
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation
• Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap
• Spray foam at basement rim joists
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MODERN TOWNS SPECIAL FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Modern Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Laminate countertop in kitchen from standard selections complete with top mount double bowl stainless steel sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• 39” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Stainless steel OTR microwave hood fan in certain models (as per plan)
• Microwave shelf with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher
Modern Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Laminate countertops in all bathrooms from standard selections complete with square sink
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and soaker tub
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads with pivoting spout faucet (as per plan)
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Ceramic tile on tub deck and 16” on walls surrounding soaker tub (as per plan)
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glass door (as per plan)
• Square undermount sink in all vanities
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms
Flooring - step into beauty
• Stone Product Composite (SPC) flooring to ground floor in living room, dining room, kitchen, hall from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chip foam underpad on stairs, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, powder room, from builder’s samples (as per plan)
SMART HOME FEATURES (By Enercare)
• Three years Free Smart Home Essentials package: o Smart thermostat
o One leak sensor
o One smart hub
o Monthly HVAC monitoring services
• Installation / training of Smarter Home devices and application by Enercare representative
Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Colonial trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2 3/4” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• Half walls at stairs c/w MDF cap (as per plan)
• 9-foot ceilings on main floor (as per plan)
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom
Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for washing machine
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• Exterior frost-free hose bib at front and rear (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping
Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural stone / brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Metal siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating sections (as per plan)
• Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Slider windows in basement (as per plan)
• Insulated front entry door (as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on front entry door
• Insulated entry door from garage to house
• Minimum 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overhead garage door (as per plan)
Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City-approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes (as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Pressure treated exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway
Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound
• Common walls have two independent 2” x 4” stud walls separated by a sound attenuation air space, fire resistant drywall assembly and insulation
Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Keyless outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Electrical outlet in basement (at panel)
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front and rear entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage at rear wall for each vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Three (3) telephone outlets and one (1) cable outlet (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements
Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• Smart thermostat
• Rental high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• Rental Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
• Rental Heat Pump
• Rental condensing tankless hot water heater with recirculating line
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)
• eQuinelle only - Sealed sump pit with sealed sump pump (as per grading)
Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Poured concrete basement floor with trowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Approved drainage system on exterior foundation walls
• Perimeter drainage system
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls
Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• eQ Better Basement: R12 expanded rigid foam formed with concrete wall, 2” x 4” frost wall at 24” o.c., R12 fiberglass batt insulation, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, 1/2” drywall taped with 1 coat and electrical rough-ins
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation • Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap
• Spray foam at basement rim joists
