EXTERIOR FEATURES
1. Superior architecturally designed homes with inspired brick and/or stone, pre-cast stone accents, vinyl siding, aluminum, exterior trim features, hardie board and/or smartside in selected locations and as per elevation, concrete porches, decorative columns and shutters. Soldier coursing, arches, keystone and masonry detailing in brick as per elevations (front elevation, side window indentations, side and rear gables to be vinyl.)
2. 2"x6" exterior wall construction.*
3. Entry resistant framing on all perimeter doors.
4. Glazed panel in front entry door or sidelight (as per elevaton).*
5. Self-sealing fiberglass shingles (manufacturer's warranty).
6. Pre-finished maintenance free aluminum, soffits, fascia, downspouts and vinyl siding.*
7. Steel clad insulated entry and exterior doors with weather-stripping and dead bolt lock.*
8. Luxury exterior low E argon vinyl casement or hung windows on front elevation. Low E argon vinyl casements on sides and rear.*
9. Low E argon vinyl thermo slider basement windows.
10. Premium quality moulded paneled sectional roll-up garage doors with plexiglass inserts equipped with -duty springs and long life rust-resistant door hardware.*
11. Poured concrete basement walls with damp proofing and weeping tile. Pre-formed drainage membrane to all exterior walls excluding garage.
12. Front and rear of lot to be graded and sodded. Side yard between homes will be finished as per municipal requirements.
13. Pre-cast concrete slab walk to front entry from driveway and 6 precast concrete slabs at rear sliding patio/garden door at walkout to rear yard, excluding lots with a door guard. All door guards will be black and secured through the exterior finish.*
14. Single homes have two exterior taps-one in garage and one in rear or side close to rear.*An electrical outlet in each garage and a weatherproof outlet on the front of the home. Each accessible rear or side close to rear. Freehold urban and lane townhomes will have one tap in the garage.*
15. All windows are fully caulked with quality brand caulking.*
16. Asphalt paved driveway included in purchase price second coat at a later date, weather permitting. Vendor not responsible for future settlement.
17. All opening windows and sliding patio doors are complete with screens.
18. Asphalt paved driveway included in purchase price second coat at a later date, weather permitting. Vendor not responsible for future settlement.
19. All opening windows and sliding patio doors are complete with screens.
20. Direct insulated access door from garage to house with deadbolt and safety closer if grade permits.*
GOURMET KITCHEN FEATURES
1. Upgraded kitchen with furniture finish cabinets with taller upper cabinets and laminate countertop. The wall it will be sealed with clear silicone.*+
2. Double stainless steel ledge-back kitchen sink (not undermount) with single lever faucet and vegetable spray.*
3. Deluxe white kitchen exhaust fan with 6" exhaust vented to exterior.
4. Dishwasher rough-in includes electrical and plumbing only with space for dishwasher disconnected at panel/breaker.
5. Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator.
6. Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
7. 220 volt receptacle for stove.
8. Colour co-ordinated kickplates to compliment cabinets.
LUXURY BATHROOM FEATURES
1. Water resistant board on tub and shower enclosure walls up to ceiling.
2. Purchaser's choice of cabinets for vanity in main bath, ensuite, and secondary or shared ensuite (where applicable) and laminate countertops.
3. Lighting in all bathrooms and powder room.
4. Colour co-ordinated kick plates to compliment cabinets.
5. Energy efficient water saver showerheads and toilet tanks.
6. Ensuite bath off master bedroom with stand-alone bath and separate shower.*
7. Electrical outlets with ground fault protection for small appliances beside vanity in all bathrooms.
8. Exhaust fans vented to exterior in all bathrooms.
9. Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
10. Single-lever washer less faucets with pop-up plugs in all vanities.
11. Vanity with sink or pedestal sink in powder room.*
12. Choice of 12" x 12" ceramic floor tile for all bathrooms.*+
13. Ceramic bathroom accessories to include towel bar and toilet tissue dispenser.
14. Acrylic or vikrell bathtub in all locations.*
15. Water temperature balance sensor in all shower/tubs.
16. Vapour proof light in all separate showers.*
DISTINCTIVE INTERIORS
1. Approximately 8' high ceiling on main level (except in powder room and laundry room or where mechanical or duct work requires a lower height) and approximately 8' high ceiling on the upper mechanical or duct work requires a lower height) and approximately 8' high ceiling on the upper level/second floor. Lower level ceiling height will be approximately 8'. Basement ceiling height will be approximately 7'7". Lower level and basement will have reduced ceiling heights due to duct work and mechanicals.*
2. Carpeted and insulated stairs from main to 2nd floor with pickets and handrail as per builders design.
3. Unfinished stairs from lower level/ground floor to basement as per plan.*
4. Claremont panel interior passage doors throughout (excluding sliding closet doors and rounded or oversized arches).
5. Arristocrat 3-1/5" baseboard throughout with quarter-round in all tiled areas.
6. Arristocrat 2-3/4" door casing on swing doors, main floor archways, and windows throughout in all finished areas where applicable. (excluding rounded or oversized arches) Door casing height in the finished lower level may be reduced due to the reduced ceiling height.*
7. All drywall applied with screws, using a minimum number of nails.
8. Brushed nickel interior door levers and painted hinges.
9. Singles will have an electric fireplace in great room/family room, hard wired wired and installed on the wall, 1 fireplace per home.*
LAUNDRY ROOM FEATURES
1. Laundry tub with hot and cold-water shutoffs.
2. Heavy-duty electrical outlet for dryer.
3. Dryer vented to exterior.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL FEATURES
1. Electrical outlets in all bathrooms and powder room include ground fault protection.
2. 200 amp electrical service with breaker panel.
3. All wiring in accordance with Ontario Hydro standards.
4. Light fixtures in all bedroom ceilings and recreation rooms in finished lower level. light fixtures in kitchen, dining room, family room, bathroom, laundry room and upper hall and switched electrical outlet in living room and loft area.*
5. One electrical outlet on the garage wall and one in unfinished area of basement under electrical panel.
6. Electronic door chime.
7. Cable TV rough-in in family room and master bedroom.
8. Telephone rough-in for kitchen, family room and master bedroom.
9. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector or every level and a smoke detector in each bedroom.
10. White decora-style light switches and plugs throughout.
HEATING, INSULATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES.
1. Forced air high-efficiency gas furnace with electronic ignition power vented to exterior and fitted to accommodate a future air conditioner.
2. Heat Recovery ventilator (HVR) included in all homes
3. Programmable thermostat centrally located on main level.
4. All insulation in exterior walls, roof and in basement or in finished lower level in accordance with the standards set as per the building code and expanding foam insulation on garage ceiling under living space.
5. House sealed in vapour barrier as per building code.
6. Weather stripping on all exterior doors.
PAINTING
1. One coat of primer and one coat of quality paint on all walls and woodwork in finished areas.*
2. Trim and doors to be painted "Lucious" white.
3. Choice of one colour for walls from vendor's 4 samples.
4. Spray stipple ceiling with smooth borders in all rooms except for kitchen, breakfast, bathrooms, powder room, and laundry room which have smooth ceilings, (walk in closets have sprayed stipple ceilings only).
FLOOR COVERINGS
1. Choice of quality imported 12"x12", 13"x13" ceramic floor tile standard through vestibule, kitchen/breakfast area, powder room, all bathrooms and laundry area.+*
2. 2-1/4" x 3/4" natural prefinished hardwood on lower level/ground floor (including main staircase landings) excluding tiled areas. +*
3. 40 oz. broadloom carpet with 12mm underpad on upper level/second floor (one colour throughout). +*
4. Engineered floor system throughout with 3/4" tongue and groove subflooring to be glued, nailed, screwed and sanded.
SECURITY and TECHNOLOGY
Rough-in for 4 cameras security surveillance system.
Rough-in for video door Bell.
ALSO INCLUDED
1. Rough-in drains for 3 piece bathroom in unfinished basement.*
2. Garage floor and driveway sloped from drainage.
3. Concrete garage floor with reinforced grade beams,
4. Poured concrete front porch.
5. Architecturally pre-determined sitings and exterior colours.
6. Concrete basement floor with drain.
7. Professional home cleaning prior to occupancy including windows. Ducts will be cleaned after closing.
WARRANTY
Diamond Luxury Builders warranty backed by TARION’s (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)E
Excellent Service Rating includes complete customer service for one full year.
TWO YEAR WARRANTY PROTECTION
The home is free from defects in workmanship and materials including caulking windows and doors so that the building prevents water penetration.
Defects in workmanship and materials in the electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
Defects in workmanship and materials, which result in the detachment, displacement or deterioration of exterior cladding.
Violations of the Ontario Building Code’s Health and Safety Provisions.
Warranties are limited to the requirements established by the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act.
SEVEN YEAR WARRANTY PROTECTION (MAJOR STRUCTURAL).
A major structural defect is defined in the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act as:
A defect in workmanship and materials that results in the failure of a load-bearing part of the home’s structure, or any defect in workmanship or material that adversely affects your use of the building as a home.
