FEATURES OF AN ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED NEW HOME
• For economical heating, the home will be insulated in accordance with Energy Star® guidelines, which exceed the currant Ontario Building Code specifications including; full height basement insulation, expanding foam around all windows and doors.
• Energy Star® qualified windows/skylights and glass sliding/French doors to be (Low ‘E’ argon gas filled, rated for “Zone 2” rating). (As per plan/ elevations/options)
• 2" x 6" Exterior wall construction with R-22 + 5 insulation, R-60 in attic. Expanding foam insulation to be R-31 to all garage ceilings with finished areas above.
• Natural gas fireplace(s), with spark ignition. (As per plan/elevations/options)
• All bathrooms (with or without windows) have exhaust fan (Energy Star® qualified) vented to the outside.
• Forced air natural gas condensing furnace, 96% ECM efficiency, with an ECM motor, power vented to the outside.
• Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit (H.R.V.) simplified system.
• Energy Star® qualified condensing domestic hot water tank (rental unit).
• All main trunk ducts, including basements for supply and return and panned joists to be taped, for added heating and cooling efficiency.
• Central located electronic Energy Star® qualified thermostat on main floor.
• 75% (minimum) of lighting fixtures will be Energy Star® qualified.
• Extensive caulking for improved energy conservation and draft prevention.
APPEALING EXTERIOR FEATURES AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS EXTERIOR FEATURES:
• Each home exterior is comprised of a combination of brick, stone, stucco, aluminum siding, freeze board and/or precast accents with masonry detailing around windows and doors (As per plan/elevations/options)
• Quality fiberglass self-sealing high-grade asphalt shingles, with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty, accenting metal roof details. (As per plan/ elevations/options)
• Durable, maintenance free, pre-finished aluminum soffits, fascia, eaves trough and downspouts.
• Prominent insulated entry door with door hardware package including grip-set and deadbolt, featuring glass inserts to front entry door features. (As per plan/elevations/options)
• Complementing granite door sills to both front and rear doors for a custom touch.
• Exterior aluminum railings for decorative applications, (where required by code). Actual railing detailing may vary from railings depicted on brochures. (As per plan/elevations/options)
• Two exterior hose bibs are provided, one at rear (or side) and one in garage.
Exclusive Underground Parking:
• Private garages to feature pre-finished metal overhead garage door operated by garage door opener.
• Private garages will be mechanically ventilated and sprinklered.
• Doors leading from garage to homes will be insulated hollow metal entry doors.
• Underground wall construction will be concrete block and/or poured concrete walls painted to maximize light levels.
• Fully mechanically ventilated and sprinklered underground garage connected to central fire alarm control facility that is monitored. Garage will have CO detectors.
• Underground walls and ceilings painted white to enhance lighting levels in the drive aisles.
• Panic buttons at key locations in case of emergency. Location at the builder’s discretion.
• Exit stairs to grade with exposed stairs to the elements being heat traced to prevent icing.
• Two garbage and recycling rooms (one per level) for residents to drop off their refuse and recycling.
• Electric car charger rough-in for environmental trailblazers.
PLEASING LANDSCAPING FEATURES
• Front, rear and side yards will be fully sodded, creating a truly desirable and attractive streetscape.
• Relaxing outdoor lounge areas and private landscaped courtyard.
• Visitor parking available.
• Professionally landscaped and maintained grounds.
LIGHTING and ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• 200 amp electrical services with breakers.
• Two (2) weatherproof exterior electrical outlets, one (1) each accessible at front and rear of home.
• Light fixtures and capped outlets with switch receptacle provided throughout finished areas excluding dining/living rooms, and great rooms. (As per vendor’s samples)
• Ceiling mounted light fixture in all bathroom including all powder rooms. (As per vendor’s samples)
• Automatic smoke detector(s) with strobe lighting to meet OBC building codes for home and family safety.
• All wiring in accordance with Ontario Hydro standards.
• All bedrooms equipped with 1 USB outlet.
• Electric door chime.
• Decora white light switches, plugs and plates.
• Carbon monoxide detectors.
• Two (2) electrical outlets in garage, one (1) on wall and one (1) on ceiling.
• Ground fault indicator receptacles, as per building code.
• 20 LED pot lights on main floor (excluding cathedral ceilings and open to above areas). Location to be determined by purchaser.
BREATHTAKING INTERIOR LIVING SPACES
• Soaring ten (10') ceilings on ground floor. Nine (9') on the second, and third floor. All heights are approximate and subjected to site plan approval conditions, bulkheads and low headroom areas due to mechanical systems and ceiling dropped down areas as required. All heights can be adjusted at the discretion of StateView Homes. Purchaser accepts the same.
• Sunken or raised foyer, mud room, laundry room, garage entrance landing (where permitted or dictated by grade). (As per plan/options) Purchaser accepts the same.
• Easy maintenance free smooth ceilings throughout home.
• White paint on all walls and white semi-gloss paint on doors and trim.
• Elegant oak stairs (veneer risers and stringers), handrails and 1 3/4" oak spindles to finished areas in warm natural finishes. (As per plan/options)
• Striking 7 1/4" baseboards throughout with doorstop to tile or hardwood floor areas. 3 1/2" casing on all doors windows and flat archways throughout finished areas.
• Quality satin nickel finished interior Levers on all interior doors with complimenting hinges.
• 8" two panel smooth doors. Pocket doors, and French doors. All heights are approximate and subjected to site plan approval conditions, bulkheads and low headroom areas due to mechanical systems and ceiling dropped down areas as required)
• Elevator option available on all models. (As per plan/options)
INNOVATIVE LEADING-EDGE DESIGN FEATURES:
• Decorated columns and complimenting low wall detail. (As per plan/options)
• Art niche(s), stepped walls, vaulted and / or cathedral ceilings, double height and Palladian windows, curved walls, media centers and art ledges, and waffle ceilings. (As per plan/options)
• Thoughtful storage considerations with well-appointed linen, Pantries and Mud Room closets. Spacious Walk-in Closets with shelving installed. (As per plan/options)
GOURMET DREAM KITCHEN FEATURES
• Custom quality designed kitchen cabinets with your choice of styles from vendor’s standard samples. (As per plan/options)
• Space for dishwasher including rough-in plumbing and electrical.
• Built in pantries and broom closets, breakfast counters / Islands and bank of drawers. (As per plan/options)
• Luxurious granite or quartz kitchen countertops with your choice of colour from vendor’s standard samples.
• Colour coordinated kick plates to compliment cabinets.
• Stainless steel finish, under mount sink in kitchen with pull-out faucet.
• Heavy-duty wiring and outlet for stove and electrical outlet for refrigerator.
• 6" kitchen stove vent to be vented to outside.
• Luxurious Bathroom Features:
• Custom quality designed master ensuite cabinets with your choice of styles from vendor’s standard samples. (As per plan/options)
• Luxurious granite or quartz master ensuite countertops with your choice of colour from vendor’s standard samples.
• Single lever faucet(s) in all bathrooms.
• High gloss white vanity with single lever faucet for all washrooms.
• Deep acrylic soaker tubs. (As per plan/options)
• Tub and shower stalls are tiled with 8" x 10" porcelain wall tiles up to ceiling. All showers receive a 2" x 2" mosaic floor tile.
• 12" x 24" tile flooring in all bathrooms. (As per plan/options)
• Shower stalls to have waterproof light fixture complete with frameless glass and door enclosure. (As per plan/options)
• All bathroom tub and shower enclosures to receive “mould resistant drywall”.
• Shut off valves to all bathroom sinks and toilets.
• Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
EXQUISITE FLOORING COVERINGS
• 12" x 24" tile flooring in kitchen, breakfast area, dining room, main hall, mud room and all foyers (As per plan/options)
• 4" wide natural oak engineered flooring in living room, foyer, great room, den, computer nook, main, 2nd, 3rd level hallways, and all stair landings. (As per plan/options)
• 4mm natural oak laminate flooring on the ground floor, excluding furnace, storage, mechanical rooms. (As per plan/options)
• Luxurious broadloom with under pad in all bedrooms. Purchaser’s choice of two colours from vendor’s standard samples. (As per plan/options)
LAUNDRY ROOM ACCENTS:
• All upper floor laundry closets/rooms to include a floor drain. (As per plan/options)
• 12" x 24" tile flooring in laundry rooms. (As per plan/options.)
• Under mount single stainless steel sink in laundry rooms with pull-out faucet, and base cabinet. (As per plan/options)
• Luxurious granite or quartz countertops.
• Outside venting for dryer.
• Hot and cold laundry taps for washer with heavy duty wiring for dryer.
HELPFUL ROUGH-INS FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY
• Three (3) cable television outlets (RG-6 Standard). Location to be determined by purchaser.
• One (1) internet rough-in (CAD-5 Standard). Location to be determined by purchaser.
• One (1) telephone outlets. Location to be determined by purchaser.
• StateView Homes shall provide a personally scheduled appointment with our qualified Technical Contractor to explain and co-ordinate any additional Security/ Technology requirement you may desire.
• Rough-in Central vacuum system to all finished floors with pipes dropped to the basement as determined by StateView Homes.
• Alarm rough-in only.
• Monitored security system available through StateView Homes supplier. With purchase of optional two-year security system, the buyer will receive a fully installed security system which includes contacts on all opening windows and doors for “lookout” and “walkout” basement, one motion detector, one keypad, one siren and control panel with associated hardware. (See your Décor Representative for details).
CUSTOMER FRIENDLY UPGRADE PROGRAM
• We are pleased to provide quotations prior to construction for extras or custom finishes for interior features. Purchasers have the opportunity to make upgraded interior selections when they attend to choose their colours and materials. (When schedules permit).
COMFORT, SAFETY, AND SECURITY
• High quality locks with dead bolts on all exterior swing door(s).
• Hinges and striker plates reinforced with extra-long screws.
• Additional screws at patio door to help prevent lifting.
• Municipal address plaques provided.
• Professional home cleaning service prior to occupancy.
• Duct cleaning at time of occupancy.
