ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES:
Building Exterior:
• Insulation R-values: as per OBC requirements
• Windows: Vinyl casement low-E argon filled (white window frame colour)
Heating and Ventilation System:
• Forced air high efficiency gas furnace
• HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator)
• High efficiency power vented natural gas tankless water heater (purchaser acknowledges that the water heater is subject to a rental agreement with the Rental Supplier)
• Programmable thermostat
• All main and secondary supply and exhaust ducts sealed Water Efficiency:
• Low-flow faucets in all vanities, tubs and showers
• Water efficient toilets throughout
Lighting and Electrical:
• Energy efficient bulbs throughout Superior Indoor Air Quality and Health Attributes:
• Low VOC paints
• Green label plus carpet Low-Impact and Environmental Preferred Products:
• Construction materials with recycled content
• Locally manufactured products (where possible)
• Construction waste and diversion program
(Executive Townhomes)
SUPERIOR INTERIOR FEATURES
• 9ft ceiling on main floor and 8ft ceiling on second floor (except in areas where architectural designs, mechanical or duct work require ceiling height to be lowered)
• Finished family room at lower level
• 35oz polyester carpet with 3.5lb chip foam underpad
• Ceramic tile in entrance foyer, kitchen and breakfast area, mud room and all bathrooms and laundry room if applicable, as per plan. (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Oak spindles, newel posts, and handrails with choice from Minto’sincluded stain colours (as per plan)
• Half walls to include painted white capping as per plan
• 2-panel style interior doors with satin chrome hardware or white vinyl sliding closet doors as per plan
• Modern profile style baseboards, with shoe mould in all hard surface areas
• Modern profile style window and door casings
• White vinyl sliding closet doors on all closets except front entrance and walk in closets
• Clear mirror sliding doors with white trim on front entrance closet as per plan
• Melamine white shelving in all closets
• Smooth finish ceilings on main floor
• Stippled ceilings with smooth borders in finished basement area and on second floor except in bathrooms and 2nd floor laundry rooms which have smooth ceilings (closets will not have smooth borders)
• Ceilings to be painted white with flat latex paint, all interior trim and interior doors to be painted white with semi-gloss latex paint
• All interior walls painted with one (1) colour matte finish latex paint throughout from Minto’s included colour selections
GOURMET KITCHEN FEATURES
• Choice of Designer cabinets with 36” tall uppers (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Choice of cabinet hardware (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• 12” deep upper cabinet above fridge
• 180 degree hinged lower corner cabinets as per plan
• 45 degree upper corner cabinet if applicable as per plan
• Double bowl stainless steel sink with single lever faucet with pull down spray
• Ceramic tile backsplash (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Laminate countertop (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Stainless steel OTR (over the range) Microwave hood fan vented to exterior
• Rough-in for future dishwasher including plumbing and electrical and space for future appliance
• Flush breakfast bar at island if applicable as per plan
BATHROOM FEATURES
• Choice of Designer cabinets with molded laminate countertop backsplash in main and ensuite bathrooms (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• White plumbing fixtures throughout
• Pedestal sink in powder room as per plan
• Chrome towel bar and toilet paper holders in all bathrooms
• Chrome towel ring and toilet paper holder in powder room
• Full width mirrors and chrome light fixture in all bathrooms
• Single lever faucets in all vanity sinks, pedestal sinks and wall mounted tub faucets
• Tub/showers in all bathrooms with ceramic wall tile up to ceiling, Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s Level 1 selections
EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Architecturally inspired exteriors: brick/stone exterior and vinyl cladding including pre-finished maintenance free aluminum soffits and fascia and other decorative details as applicable as per elevation plan
• Lifetime limited warranty self-sealing asphalt/fibreglass roof shingles
• Rear sliding patio door with transom as per plan
• Vinyl clad slider basement window (white window frame colour)
• All operable windows and patio doors include screens
• Low maintenance posts and railings on front porch as per plan and OBC (railings only installed if required by grade)
• Insulated front entrance door with sidelight and transom as per plan
• Steel sectional garage door with window inserts if applicable as per elevation
• Insulated door from garage to home where grade permits
• Satin chrome grip set with deadbolt on front door
• Frost-resistant hose bib in garage and at rear of home
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING FEATURES
• Ducting sized for future air conditioning
• Roughed-in line for future air conditioner included
• Polyethylene water plumbing system
• Sump pump installed if required
• Washer box connection for second floor laundry room locations
• Laundry tub as per plan
• Shut-off valves at all sinks and laundry tub in finished areas
• Dryer exhaust vented to exterior
• All bathroom fans vented to exterior
• Rough-in for central vacuum all pipes drop to unfinished area in basement
• Ductwork professionally cleaned prior to occupancy
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• Circuit breaker type panel with 100 AMP service
• 3 telephone (CAT-5) outlets in choice of rooms
• 3 cable TV (RG-6) outlets in choice of rooms
• Ceiling mounted light fixture in dining room
• Ceiling mounted light fixtures in all bedrooms
• Exterior pot light at front entry and pot light in soffit over garage where plan permits
• White Decora style light switches and outlets throughout finished areas
• Seasonal duplex receptacle located under front porch soffit with switch
• Two exterior weatherproof electrical outlets on dedicated circuit
• Two electrical outlets in garage (one located in ceiling for future garage door opener)
• Tamper-resistant electrical outlets throughout
• GFI (ground fault interrupter) protection in all bathrooms
• Electronic front door chime
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as per OBC requirements
SOLID CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• Exterior walls 2" x 6" excluding garage
• Engineered floors with with tongue and groove OSB (oriented strand board) sub-flooring throughout to be glued down
• Kiln dried lumber
• Poured concrete footings, foundation walls and basement floor
• Drainage tiles at perimeter
• Garage fully drywalled and gas sealing tape applied (garage ceiling and walls insulated only in areas adjacent to livable space)
• Reinforced concrete garage floor
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
• Fully sodded lot
• Tree planting as per landscape plan
• Asphalt paved driveway
• Due to varying grade conditions: Risers/steps at front and rear entrance to the home may be up to 6 risers/steps, entrance from garage to home may be up to 5 risers/steps with landing and driveway may be up to 8% slope
(Urban Townhomes)
SUPERIOR INTERIOR FEATURES
• 9ft high ceiling on second floor and 8ft ceilings on main floor and 3rd floor (except in areas where architectural designs, mechanical or duct work require ceiling height to be lowered)
• 35oz polyester carpet with 3.5lb chip foam underpad on staircase, main floor family room and 3rd floor hallway and bedrooms
• Laminate flooring in main floor foyer, hallway and closet and on entire 2nd floor area including powder room. Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections
• Unfinished concrete floor on main floor mechanical area
• Ceramic floor tile in 3rd floor bathrooms and laundry closet, as per plan, purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections
• Oak handrails with choice from Minto’s included stain colours (if applicable as per plan)
• Half walls to include painted white capping as per plan
• 2-panel style interior doors with satin chrome hardware or white vinyl sliding closet doors as per plan
• Modern profile style baseboards, with shoe mould in all hard surface areas
• Modern profile style window and door casings
• White vinyl sliding closet doors on all closets except main floor closet and walk in closets
• White melamine shelving in all closets
• Smooth finish ceilings on main and second floor
• Stippled ceilings with smooth borders on 3rd floor in all areas except in bathrooms and finished laundry room – which have smooth ceilings (closets will not have smooth borders)
• Ceilings to be painted white with flat latex paint, all interior trim and interior doors to be painted white with semi-gloss latex paint
• All interior walls painted with one (1) colour matte finish latex paint throughout from Minto’s included colour selections
GOURMET KITCHEN FEATURES
• Choice of Designer cabinets with 36” tall uppers (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Choice of cabinet hardware (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections
• 12” deep upper cabinet above fridge
• Double bowl stainless steel sink with single lever faucet with pull down spray
• Ceramic tile backsplash (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Laminate countertop (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• Stainless steel OTR (over the range) Microwave hood fan vented to exterior
• Rough-in for future dishwasher including plumbing and electrical and space for future appliance
• Flush breakfast bar at island as per plan
BATHROOM FEATURES
• Choice of Designer cabinets with molded laminate countertop backsplash in main and ensuite bathrooms (Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections)
• White plumbing fixtures throughout
• Pedestal sink in powder room as per plan
• Chrome towel bar and toilet paper holders in all bathrooms
• Chrome towel ring and toilet paper holder in powder room
• Full width mirrors and chrome light fixture in all bathrooms
• Single lever faucets in all vanity sinks, pedestal sinks and wall mounted tub faucets
• Tub/showers in all bathrooms with ceramic wall tile up to ceiling, Purchaser’s choice from Minto’s level 1 selections
EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Architecturally inspired exteriors with stone and/or vinyl and aluminum cladding including pre-finished maintenance free aluminum soffits and fascia and other decorative details as applicable as per elevation plan
• Lifetime limited warranty self-sealing asphalt/fibreglass roof shingles
• Rear sliding patio door with transom as per plan
• All operable windows and patio doors include screens
• Low maintenance posts and railings on rear deck and/or front porch as per plan and OBC (railings only installed if required by grade)
• Insulated front entrance door with glazing insert as per plan
• Steel sectional garage door with window inserts as per elevation
• Insulated door from garage to home where grade permits
• Satin chrome grip set with deadbolt on front door
• Frost-resistant hose bib in garage and at front of home
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING FEATURES
• Ducting sized for future air conditioning
• Roughed-in line for future air conditioner included
• Polyethylene water plumbing system
• Sump pump installed if required
• Washer box connection in laundry room
• Shut-off valves at all sinks and laundry tub in finished areas
• Dryer exhaust vented to exterior
• All bathroom fans vented to exterior
• Rough-in for central vacuum
• Ductwork professionally cleaned prior to occupancy
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• Circuit breaker type panel with 100 AMP service
• 3 telephone (CAT-5) outlets in choice of rooms
• 3 cable TV (RG-6) outlets in choice of rooms
• Ceiling mounted light fixtures in all bedrooms
• Exterior pot light at front entry and coach light on rear deck and over garage door where plan permits
• White Decora style light switches and outlets throughout finished areas
• Two exterior weatherproof electrical outlets on dedicated circuit
• Two electrical outlets in garage (one located in ceiling for future garage door opener)
• Tamper-resistant electrical outlets throughout
• GFI (ground fault interrupter) protection in all bathrooms
• Electronic front door chime
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as per OBC requirements
SOLID CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• Exterior walls 2" x 6" excluding garage
• Engineered floors with with tongue and groove OSB (oriented strand board) sub-flooring throughout to be glued down
• Kiln dried lumber
• Poured concrete footings, foundation walls and main floor
• Drainage tiles at perimeter
• Garage fully drywalled and gas sealing tape applied (garage ceiling and walls insulated only in areas adjacent to livable space)
• Reinforced concrete garage floor
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
• Fully sodded lot (front yard)
• Tree planting as per landscape plan
• Asphalt paved driveway
• Door from garage to house only if grade permits
• Due to varying grade conditions: Risers/steps at front entrance to the home may be up to 7-8 risers/steps
