CONCRETE
Walls - Foundation walls: 8” wide, 25 MPA type 10 cement, 4-7% air entrained, with 2-15M rebar at top and 2-15M rebar at bottom (type 50 where required).
Damp Proofing - One coat bituminous tar sprayed membrane on foundation up to grade level. Tie holes tabbed.
Weeping Tile - Where storm sewer is supplied, 4” perforated weeping tile with 6” gravel cover will be provided including tile to underside of all windows below grade level. Sump pumps as located by engineer.
FRAMING MATERIALS
Exterior Walls - 2x6 #2 or better dry spruce at 16” O.C.
Party Walls - 5/8” fireguard, resilient channel, 2x4 #2 or better dry spruce at 16” O.C., R-12 insulation, either side with a 1” air space.
EXTERIOR FINISH
Windows - PVC windows or equivalent throughout c/w vinyl window jambs. Double glazed windows for energy savings and personal comfort. Features a continuous vinyl head and sill design that eliminates the need for additional mullions. Premium folding handles, locks and slide action ensure easy operation and security.
Siding - Pre-finished maintenance free fibre-cement based
and vinyl siding as specified in architectural drawings (as per site layout).
Decks
Wood decks, finished with Duradek.
Horizontal deck surface and treads to be all weather
wood unpainted.
Wood or aluminum railing on steps and decks where code requires.
Roofing - Asphalt shingles with a 30-year manufacturer’s
warranty.
Stone - Cultured stone as per architectural drawings.
PLUMBING
Water Heater - One sealed combustion; power direct vented high performance natural gas fired 50 U.S. gallon, (189 litre) hot water heater. Exceeds new NRCan energy efficiency requirements. Energy Star certified.
HEATING
Furnace - Energy Star qualified 92% efficient natural gas fired, forced air system. Duct system and furnace size to
be calculated by heating contractor.
Thermostat - Digital.
Humidifier - Flow-through humidifier.
ELECTRICAL
Exterior weatherproof outlets - 2 on GFI circuit (1 front, 1 rear).
Bathroom Plugs - GFI receptacle in one bathroom, standard receptacles in other baths on GFI circuit.
Cable - 2 Cable TV outlets c/w cover plate (rough in only).
Phone - 2 telephone outlets c/w plate covers.
Garage - 2 wall mounted duplex receptacles, 1 switch light in ceiling, garage door opener c/w 1 remote.
Lighting Fixtures - Contemporary light fixtures - Standard builder specification.
INSULATION
Exterior Walls - R-20 Fiberglass batts with 6mil poly vapour barrier lapped and poly pans on exterior electrical boxes, acoustical caulking at all penetrations.
Basement walls - R-12 batt insulation from underside of
joists to 2’ below grade.
Attic - R-40 loose fill with 6mil poly vapour barrier caulked at all penetrations.
DRYWALL
Knock-down Ceilings - At all ceilings, excluding garage and closets.
INTERIOR FINISH MATERIALS
Doors - Two panel smooth paint grade passage and bifold doors.
Window casing - 2 ¼” MDF casing.
Baseboards - 3 ¼” MDF baseboards.
Handrails - Paint grade bread loaf handrail with brushed chrome brackets.
Stub walls - Paint grade cap with 2 ¼” casing.
CABINETS & HARDWARE
Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets - Maple flat panel cabinets
with European hinges c/w 42” uppers.
Exterior Doors - Brushed chrome lever handle with
deadbolts all keyed alike.
Interior Doors - Brushed chrome lever handles, privacy on all baths.
FLOORING & COUNTER TOPS
Ceramic: To be selected from builder’s standard
ceramic samples.
Full ceramic backsplash at kitchen countertop.
Laminate: Pre-engineered laminate floors to living areas
on main floor.
Carpet: 40oz. medium pile carpet or equivalent with
7/16”, 8lb chip foam underlay to stairwells and
bedroom level.
Counter Tops To be selected from standard granite
samples (kitchen only).
APPLIANCES
Stainless Steel
Dishwasher - Whirlpool built in dishwasher, 1 hr wash
and triple filtration sensor, silence rating of 55db
Fridge - Whirlpool top mount refrigerator with LED
lighting, EZ connect ice maker, frameless glass shelves
Range - Whirlpool Electric free standing range, high
heat self cleaning system, ceramic top, 5.3 Cu ft capacity
Over the range microwave.
BBQ Rough In (1 deck only)
