EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
• Architecturally distinctive exteriors with genuine clay brick, stone, stucco, coordinating colored mortar, and other complementary details & materials where applicable
• Raked masonry joints at the front of the house
• Architecturally controlled and designer selected exterior colors and elevations
• Pre-finished maintenance-fee aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestroughs, and downspouts
• Premium sectional roll-up garage doors with decorative windows & heavy-duty
rust-resistant springs
• Two exterior water taps, one in the garage and one at the rear
• Self-sealing asphalt roof shingles with manufacturer’s 25-year warranty
• Paved driveway
• Lot to be graded and sodded where designated
• Chrome finish front door gripset including deadbolt
• Large single insulated front entry door with glass panel
• Reinforced poured concrete porch, where applicable
• Pre-finished aluminum railings at the front porch, where applicable
• Precast house numbers set into exterior walls
• Light fixture at front door, above garage, rear and side door (if applicable)
• Wood Fence on the perimeter of the property and in backyard for privacy
KITCHEN
• Premium cabinetry in a wide range of styles and finishes from Vendor’s samples
• Colour coordinated kickplates to complement cabinets
• Island breakfast bar
• Laminate countertop throughout kitchen from vendor’s samples
• 1 set of bank-of-drawers included
• Ceramic subway tile backsplash included from vendor’s samples
• Double bowl undermount stainless steel sink complete with chrome single-level faucet with pull-out spray
• Two-speed exhaust hood fan over stove area
• Cabinetry opening with rough-in plumbing and electrical, to accommodate the
installation of a dishwasher
• Heavy-duty wiring and outlet for stove and dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator
• Extra Large Island with Breakfast Bar
INTERIOR DESIGN FEATURES
• 9 foot ground-floor ceiling, 8’ ceilings on 2nd floor and basement level
• Natural finish solid oak stair treads, with oak veneer risers and stringers on stairs from the ground to the second floor from vendor’s samples
• Elegant, solid oak natural finish handrails and spindles on stairs from the ground to the second floor
• All interior trim to be painted with quality semi-gloss finish paint
• Ceilings to be smooth and painted white through the living room, dining area, greatroom, kitchen, and bathrooms
• Interior walls to be painted one color in premium latex quality paint from vendor’s samples
BATHROOM
• 12” x 24” porcelain tiles on the bathroom floors, quality tiling in the shower stalls and in the standard tub enclosures
• Chrome finish towel bar and paper holder in all bathrooms
• Exhaust fan in all bathrooms
• Quality bathroom cabinetry from vendor’s standard samples
• Standard cabinet door handles from vendor’s samples
• Laminate countertops from vendor’s standard samples
• All shower areas, including tub enclosures to have upgraded “Wonderboard” type treatment
• White lavatory sinks, toilets, and bathtubs
• Single level chrome faucets throughout, except on oval tubs and laundry tub
• Standard mirrors above vanities in all bathrooms
• Standard lighting in bathrooms and powder room
• Privacy lock on all bathroom doors
LAUNDRY
• Single basin laundry tub with faucet
• Hot and cold laundry taps for the washer, and heavy-duty wiring for the dryer
• Exterior exhaust for dryer
WINDOWS, DOORS & MILLWORK
• Standard 3-1/4” baseboards and 1-3/4 trim throughout
• Modern style interior doors throughout
• Chrome finish hardware on all interior doors throughout, including hinges
• Low maintenance, energy-efficient casement vinyl thermopane windows, where
shown. All operating windows to have screens
• Low maintenance, energy-efficient sliding vinyl patio doors with screen, where shown
• Metal insulated front entry doors with weather-stripping
• A door from garage to house, where grade permitting
LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
• Pre-wiring for two telephone and 2 cable TV outlets, location to be determined by vendor
• Master bedroom and kitchen to each receive one electrical outlet with integrated USB charger,locations to be determined by vendor
• 100 amp electrical service with heavy-duty copper-wiring and circuit breaker panel
• Standard light fixtures provided throughout finished areas
• Capped ceiling box in living room
• Two exterior weatherproof electrical outlets, one at the front and one at the rear with GFI
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling (one per garage)
• Electronic interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as per the Ontario Building Code
• Electric door chime on the front entry door
• White decora style light switches, outlets, and plates
• Electrical outlet for small appliances with GFI in all bathrooms
• Rough-in for central vaccum system
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & WATER CONSERVATION
• Natural gas-fired, power exhaust hot water tank to be installed on a rental basis
• High efficiency, forced air, direct vent, natural gas furnace
• Ducting sized to accommodate future installation of central air conditioning
• Exterior frame walls fully insulated to R22, basement foundation walls insulated with R20 insulation
• Entire house sealed with air/vapor barrier to minimize air infiltration and increase energy conservation
• R31 energy-saving spray foam insulation in garage ceiling (with habitable space above) and overhangs
• R60 blown insulation in the attic
• Comprehensive air-seal package on all exterior doors and windows
• Extensive caulking for improved energy conservation and draft prevention
• Low-flow aerators on lavatory faucets
• Low-flow showerheads on all showers
• Water-saving toilets
• All homes feature an HRV System (Heat Recovery Ventilator) distributing fresh air throughout the home
SECURITY FEATURES FOR ADDED FAMILY COMFORT
• High quality locks with deadbolts on all exterior swing doors
• Hinges and striker plates reinforced with extra-long screws on exterior doors
• Additional blocking at all exterior door jambs
• Additional screws at the patio door to help prevent lifting
ADDITONAL SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• Professionally engineered roof trusses
• Professionally engineered t-joist flooring system for increase floor strength
• 5/8” tongue and groove subfloor, subfloors to be glued, joints sanded and refastened with screws before the installation of the flooring finish
• Structurally sound 2” x 6” exterior wall construction
• Basement “wrap” waterproofing system to be installed on the foundation wall,
excluding garage walls
• Reinforced concrete garage floor with grade beams
• Meeting Sound Code with Drywall & Insulation Material
WARRANTY
One year warranty supported by Tarion Warranty Corporation’s Excellent Sevice Rating
Two-year warranty protection on mechanical systems and building envelope
Seven-year warranty protection on major structural defects
