Energy Star® and Quality Construction Features
• Energy Star® qualified low maintenance vinyl clad casement and slider, Low “E” argon gas filled windows with insulated spacer.
• Energy Star® qualified gas forced air 96% high efficiency furnace, power vented to exterior.
• Ductwork sized for future installation of air conditioning system.
• Energy Star® qualified exposed ductwork sealed to increase furnace efficiency and air flow throughout home.
• Energy Star® qualified gas forced rental hot water heater/tankless, power vented to exterior.
• Energy Star® qualified rental Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV).
• Energy Star® qualified R-60 insulation in all attic and roof areas.
• Energy Star® qualified fully insulated garage including upgraded R-31 spray foam insulation on garage ceiling and over hangs with living areas above.
• Energy Star® qualified R-20 wall insulation on exterior basement walls to 6” above floor.
• Energy Star® qualified digital thermostat.
• Homes are designed to allow for cold air returns installed in all bedrooms, if possible, to create a proper flow of air throughout the home.
• Stronger foundations. 20MPA concrete with 15mm rebar at the tops of all foundation walls and heavy duty damp proofing and drainage membrane.
• ?” tongue and groove aspenite sub-floors, glued, nailed and screwed to joists which help minimize floor noise.
• 2”x6” exterior wall construction with R-22 wall insulation.
• ?” plywood sheeting on roof.
• Steel beam construction in basement.
• Copper and/or Pex and ABS plumbing. Copper pipe joined with lead free solder.
• Back flow preventers.
• Sump Pumps with sealed clear lids and alarms
Exterior
• Architecturally designed for maximum curb appeal, no siding on front elevations, corner lots all brick sides and back.
• Exterior Elevations (front) all brick, brick and stone or stone and stucco
• Maintenance free vinyl siding on second story sides and back.
• Prefinished maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestroughs and downpipes.
• Sandstone windows with Colonial Grills in front windows.
• Covered front entries and porches.
• Paneled sectional low-maintenance steel insulated garage doors and fully insulated garage walls drywalled with one coat of tape and electrical outlet for future garage door opener.
• 30 year shingles.
• Convenient man door from garage to house complete with safety door closure, grade permitting.
• Stone engraved house number.
• Fully sodded lots (front and rear), concrete steps and precast patio slabs from front door to driveway.
• Two exterior lawn service outlets; one at rear and one in garage.
• Two waterproof electrical outlets; one at front porch and one at rear.
• Front exterior door equipped with Antique Nickel security deadbolt system.
• Fully stormed and secured window in basement as per plan.
• Two concrete slabs and, if required, concrete steps placed at rear patio door.
Interior
• 9’ ceilings on main floor with transoms above patio sliders and elongated windows to accommodate extra ceiling height (excluding bulkheads in kitchen and other areas).
• Main level staircase carpeted to second floor, consists of half wall with optional railing and optional spindles as per architectural drawings.
• California knockdown ceiling finishes throughout house including kitchen (excluding Bathrooms and select Closets).
• Two different interior 800 series triple hinged doors to choose from with Antique Nickel hardware.
• 4 ?” colonial style baseboards throughout home.
• 2 ¾” interior casing throughout home.
• All closets are fully-jammed and encased, with wire shelving.
• All operating windows have screens.
• All interior walls are painted with high quality latex paint in your choice of 2 colours from the 12 Builder’s standards.
• All interior doors and trim are painted with semi-gloss cool white colour.
Flooring
• Wide selection of 12”x12” or 13”x13” imported ceramic tile from the Builder’s standard samples in kitchen, bathrooms and second floor laundry (as per plan) including marble floor transitions.
• Choice of 40 ounce broadloom or Berber with 9mm underpad for finished areas not covered by ceramic tile; maximum of two colour choices
Kitchen
• Stylish selection of standard kitchen cabinets in MDF, Oak or Maple with a wide variety of stain colours.
• Standard height cabinet doors with one bank of drawers.
• Breakfast bar and/or island as per plan.
• Double stainless steel sink with single pull out spray faucet.
• Post formed laminate countertops with Regency edge profile, in your choice of colour and finish from standard Builder’s samples.
• Exterior vented white range hood supplied in Kitchen; vented to the exterior.
• Heavy-duty wiring and receptacle for electric stove.
• All electrical receptacles in Kitchen counter are on dedicated circuits.
• Kitchen area features a complete rough-in for dishwasher hook up including electrical connection.
Bathroom and Laundry
• One piece acrylic shower and tub unit in main bathroom.
• Water saver toilets
• Pedestal sink in powder room
• White plumbing fixtures with china sink.
• Quality Moen® faucets for all tubs, showers and sinks.
• Pressure balance temperature control valves on all showers.
• Single basin laundry tub (when laundry is located on the main or second floor).
• Hot and cold shut off valves conveniently located under sinks.
• All sinks are fitted with pop up drains.
• Plate mirrors above vanity; full width x 42” high.
• Electrical, drain and water supply for clothes washing machine.
• Heavy duty electrical for clothes dryer.
Electrical
• Tamper resistant plug outlets throughout home (child safety feature).
• Smoke detectors on every floor and in all bedrooms and directly connected to the electrical panel.
• Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors connected directly to the electrical panel.
• Smoke detectors with battery and strobe in each bedroom.
• 100 amp electrical service with circuit breakers and copper wiring. Electrical panel to be labelled.
• Arc Fault Circuit interrupter (AFCI) in all rooms (where applicable), Decora light switches and matching electrical outlets that are temper resistant throughout home
• Equipped with rough-in for central vacuum system to basement.
• All bathrooms are equipped with a ceiling exhaust; vented to the exterior.
• Ceiling fixtures in all Bedrooms.
• Decorative interior and exterior light fixtures installed.
• Choice of 9 outlet combination in total for telephone, television, high speed internet installed and 1 WIFI booster
• Door chime installed.
Security
• Security alarm system roughed-in.
• Dead bolt provided on all entrance doors.
• Charley-Bar Sliding glass door safety lock installed on all patio doors.
• All windows installed with locking devise.
• Exterior light fixtures installed at each exterior door.
Warranty
• Homes by John Bruce Robinson registers each home for warranty through the Tarion New Home Warranty Corporation and provides:
• Dedicated customer service personnel.
• 24-hour paging service for emergency situations.
• One year warranty on all materials and workmanship.
• Two year warranty on all matters pertaining to electrical, plumbing, heating, exterior cladding, caulking, windows, doors and the building envelope, including basement walls.
• Seven year warranty for all major structural defects.
