EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Superior architecturally designed homes to include a mix of exterior material types and varieties as per LIV Communities model plans. All elevations, exterior colours and materials are architecturally controlled to produce a complementary streetscape. A pleasing mix of architectural styles have inspired home designs at the Classics. Materials may consist of a combination of brick, stucco, stone, precast concrete surrounds and/or panel mouldings, as per elevation. Colours to be selected from Vendor’s predetermined packages that have been created using professionally approved Architectural guidelines and colours.
- Low maintenance vinyl clad thermosealed fixed style casement windows with grilles (front elevation only), with a minimum of one operable window with screen per room, or door (as per plan). Basement windows to be vinyl sliders.
- Brick veneer installed above all windows on side and rear elevations (where applicable as per plans and elevations).
- Insulated metal front entry door with a vinyl frame, quality satin nickel finish grip set, and deadbolt lock for your family’s added security.
- Convenient DIRECT ACCESS FROM GARAGE TO HOME includes an insulated metal door complete with door closure with deadbolt where shown on plans, and only where grade permits.
- Convenient DIRECT ACCESS FROM HOME TO SIDEYARD includes an insulated metal door complete with door closure with deadbolt where shown on plans, and only where grade permits.
- Garden patio door(s) or 6’ sliding door (as per plan).
- Elegant coach lamps at front elevation (as per plan or as required).
- Pre-finished maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestrough and downspouts (as per elevation).
- Quality self-sealing asphalt shingles with a limited 25-year manufacturer’s warranty and pre-finished metal roofing in some areas (as per plan).
- Premium quality metal insulated sectional garage door(s) with decorative lite top panel (as per plan).
- Two (2) exterior weatherproof electrical outlets are included; one at front and one at rear of house.
- Two (2) exterior hose bibs; one in garage and one at rear or side.
- Hard surface walkway from driveway to front porch (as per plan).
- Precast concrete steps at front entrance as required and precast concrete steps at side and rear entrances to a maximum of two (2) risers. (as per plan and grading)
- Elegant municipal address numbers installed on front elevation.
- Two-stage asphalt paved driveway, base and top-coat, to the width of the garage.
- Professionally graded and sodded front and rear yard. Some gravel may be used between side yards.
- Poured concrete foundations include a sprayed damp-proofing and exterior plastic drainage layer.
- Garage floors are poured concrete complete with steel reinforcement in garage floor (as per plan) to enhance structural integrity.
- Garage finished in drywall and taped wood framed walls only.
- Superior 2” x 6” exterior walls for strength and stability with exterior insulated sheathing.
INTERIOR FEATURES
- COLD CELLAR complete with pull chain light and metal insulat ed door (as per plan).
- ROUGH-IN DRAINS FOR FUTURE 3-PC BATH in basement, located (as per plan).
- Poured concrete floor in the basement with a floor drain by the furnace area (as per plan).
- Main and second floor will be framed with an engineered wood floor system for optimal performance.
- 3/4” tongue and groove OSB sub flooring material throughout.
- All exterior windows and doors are foam insulated for air-tightness.
- 9’ CEILING HEIGHT ON MAIN FLOOR and 8’ ceiling height on second floor, excluding bulkheads in kitchen and other areas as required (as per plan).
- Finished areas to have OAK STAIRS and oak veneered stringers (as per plan), with natural varnished finish.
- Stairs to basement areas to be painted.
- Solid oak 1-5/16” square or traditional spindles and handrail with natural varnished finish on all finished area stairs.
- Decorative smooth round interior columns (as per plan).
- Choice of imported 13” x 13” ceramic floor tiles for foyer/entry, bathrooms, laundry room/mudroom, and kitchen/dinette (as per plan), from LIV Communities’ Standard samples.
- 35-ounce plush broadloom with 300 Series underpad in all finished areas not covered by a hard surface material, from LIV Communities’ Standard samples.
- Engineered HARDWOOD flooring on main floor non-tiled areas – approximately 3” x 3/4” in size, from LIV Communities’ samples.
- Choice of interior passage doors available from a selection of Series 800 styles.
- Satin nickel finish levers on all interior doors.
- White painted 2-3/4” casings and 4-1/8” colonial style baseboards throughout. Shoemould provided on all hard-surface flooring.
- All half walls are capped and trimmed with 2-3/4” casings.
- California knock-down ceilings throughout with 3” smooth border (excluding closets).
- Smooth ceilings in all bathrooms, laundry and kitchen area.
PAINTING
- Interior walls to be finished with one coat of primer and one finish coat of flat paint.
- Purchaser’s choice of two (2) colours for walls throughout chosen from LIV Communities’ Standard samples.
- Trim and doors to be painted with white semi-gloss paint.
FINISHED LAUNDRY AREA FEATURES
- Laundry tub in white base cabinet and faucet (as per applicable plan).
- Heavy-duty 220V electrical outlet provided for laundry dryer, vented to exterior.
- Electrical outlet and plumbing rough-in for washing machine.
MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS
- Purchaser allowance of seven (7) communication rough-ins with a choice between CAT 5 rough-in (for phone or internet use) and RG6 (cable).
LIV BETTER WITH PANASONIC
- Wireless Panasonic security system: Panasonic Home monitoring starter system to include: expandable DECT to WIFI control Hub, 1 Motion sensor, 1 door/window sensor and 1 wireless Panasonic DECT cordless handset.
- Upgraded Panasonic Eco Fan vented to the exterior in selected bathrooms on separate switch. Energy star fans include unique Veri-boost design, offering 70 or 90 cfm capability.
KITCHEN FEATURES
- Gourmet designer kitchens from choice of quality oak or maple cabinetry with angled upper corner cabinet and lower corner piano hinge cabinet from LIV Communities’ Standard samples (as per plan).
- Flush breakfast bar on kitchen islands or peninsulas (as per plan).
- 41” EXTENDED UPPER KITCHEN
CABINET HEIGHT.
- MICROWAVE SHELF AND 110v PLUG PROVIDED (as per plan layout).
- Choice of laminate countertops from LIV Communities’ Standard selections.
- Double stainless steel sink with single lever kitchen faucet and convenient pullout spray.
- Two-speed stainless steel kitchen exhaust fan with light over stove area vented to exterior with 6” exhaust ducting.
- Dishwasher space with plug and plumbing rough-in provided in kitchen.
- Heavy-duty 220V electrical outlet for electric stove.
BATHROOM FEATURES
- Purchaser’s choice of quality oak or maple cabinetry for all bathroom vanities, includes laminate countertop and drop-in sink from LIV Communities’ Standard samples.
- Wall mounted mirrors installed in all bathroom(s) above vanities.
- Upgraded wall mounted vanity light fixture installed above each sink in all bathrooms.
- Energy efficient water-saver shower head and toilet tanks.
- Pressure balance valve in all showers.
- Shut off valve under every sink and toilet.
- Quality white fixtures in all bathrooms with white ceramic bathroom accessories and quality chrome faucets and shower heads.
- Master Ensuite with soaker tub and separate framed shower with acrylic shower base, tiled walls and ceiling with recessed light (as per plan). Ensuite soaker tub to have matching floor tile on tub skirt, deck surround, and backsplash (as per plan).
- Marble jams and threshold around Ensuite shower glass door with ceramic tiled walls and ceiling, with recessed light on a separate switch (as per plan).
- Purchaser’s choice of shower stall with acrylic showerbase and framed glass front and door in one bathroom, other than Master Ensuite; marble jamb and threshold around opening with tiled walls and ceiling.
- Choice of quality 13” x 13” imported ceramic wall and ceiling tile for bathtubs and shower enclosures from LIV Communities Standard samples.
- Tub/shower combination to have shower curtain rod (as per plan).
- Exhaust fan vented to the exterior in all bathrooms, powder room, and laundry room (where applicable).
- Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
HEATING/INSULATION & ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES
- Direct-vent GAS FIREPLACE with LIV’s Classic White Mantle with marble surround and hearth as per Vendor’s sample (as per plan).
- Forced air high-efficiency gas furnace with electronic ignition, vented to exterior.
- Hot water tank, power vented or direct vent (lease or rental). Note: Purchaser will be required to continue a lease or rental agreement prior to closing.
- HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) promotes healthier interior air quality by exhausting stale indoor air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air.
- Thermostat centrally located on main floor.
- Ductwork is sized to accommodate future central air.
- Homes are sealed with vapour barrier, as per Ontario Building Code.
- All windows and exterior doors are fully caulked, as per Ontario Building Code.
- Weather-stripping installed on all exterior doors.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL FEATURES
- 100 amp electrical panel with breaker switches.
- Elegant white Decora style wall switches and plugs throughout.
- Switched light fixtures in all rooms (as per plan).
- Capped ceiling outlet with switch for vaulted entryway (as per plan).
- Electrical outlets in all bathrooms and powder room and counter-height kitchen, include Ground Fault Interrupters as per Ontario Building Code.
- Hard-wired, inter-connected smoke detector in main hall, upper hall, basement and bedrooms.
- Hard-wired carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed on levels with bedrooms.
- Heavy-duty stove and dryer receptacles.
- Dedicated receptacles for future refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.
- Two (2) electrical outlets in garage including one (1) in ceiling per garage door (as per plan), for future garage door opener(s).
- Rough-in central vacuum system terminating in basement for future connection.
- Door chime included.
GRADING
- Standard Lot (STD) Conditions Where standard typical conditions are applicable, the following features are included in the applicable premium:
- Up to two (2) precast concrete steps from the rear to grade.
- D1 Conditions Where D1 conditions are applicable, the following features are included in the applicable premium:
- Up to 4 - 6 risers from rear deck to grade.
- Low maintenance pressure treated 8’ x 10’ deck (size may vary, as per plan), with stairs to grade.
- D2 Conditions Where D2 conditions are applicable the following features are included in the applicable premium:
- Up to 7 - 9 risers from rear deck to grade.
- Low maintenance pressure treated 8’ x 10’ deck (size may vary, as per plan), with stairs to grade.
- 36” x 24” upgraded basement windows (as per plan).
- D3 Conditions Where D3 conditions are applicable the following features are standard and included:
- Up to 10 - 14 risers from rear deck to grade.
- Low maintenance pressure treated 8’ x 10’ deck (size may vary, as per plan), with stairs to grade.
- 48” x 36” upgraded basement windows (as per plan). Walk-out Basement (WOB) Conditions Where WOB conditions are applicable the following features are included in the applicable premium:
- Larger rear vinyl casement basement windows.
- Low maintenance pressure treated deck off main floor, no stairs to grade.
- Patio door from basement, directly below matching door from rear of main level, includes patio slabs.
- Additional rear light at patio door and additional exterior electrical outlet on basement level.
- Relocated exterior or side water faucet to basement level.
- Grade below the rear deck shall include additional exterior material (where applicable, as per elevation).
