EXTERIOR
Architecturally controlled streetscape with pleasing exterior colour schemes, styles, materials and elevations, from Vendor’s pre-determined
colour schemes.
Long-life quality clay brick, stone, stucco (as per specific plan/elevation).
Quality self-sealing fibreglass architectural roof shingles. Limited lifetime warranty by manufacturer.
Premium moulded panel sectional insulated garage doors. Decorative Window Lites (as per plan/elevation).
Elegant 8' insulated flush entry doors with compression weather-stripping, some with transoms, with brushed chrome grip set with deadbolt lock (as per plan).
Maintenance-free vinyl casement Low-E Argon filled windows on Main and 2nd floor (as per plan).
All operating windows have screens.
Basement windows to be vinyl, Low E thermal sliders with screens (as per plan). Some window wells may be required, as per plan.
Prefinished maintenance free aluminium soffits, fascia, eavestrough and downspouts.
Fully paved driveways.
Precast slabs and steps at front and patio where applicable.
Entire lot to be graded, top-soiled and sodded.
Two exterior water taps; one in the garage and one at the rear of the house.
Garden doors or French doors, as per plan.
BBQ gas rough-in at the rear of the house.
Spectacular Lanai with rooftop terrace overlooking beautiful mature trees in an environmentally protected area (as per plan).
ELECTRICAL
200 Amp electrical service with automatic circuit breakers and copper wiring throughout, in accordance with Electrical Safety Authority standards.
Choice of 20, 4" LED potlight locations in either lower level or main floor (include long life bulbs). (Potlight locations to be confirmed with Purchasers at structural appointment. Location to be approximate only and subject to joist location).
Ceiling light outlets with builder supplied fixtures for foyer, hallways, kitchen work area, breakfast area, laundry, family room or great room, den, all bedrooms, walk-ins and garage (as per plan).
Dining Room will have provision for a future light fixture.
Switch-controlled wall outlet in living room, where applicable.
Automatic light in foyer closet.
White Decora plugs and switches throughout finished areas.
Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector as per building code.
Rough-in provision for central vacuum, piped to garage.
USB plugs (2) in kitchen for charging smart devices.
CAT5e (2) telephone prewire (location to be chosen).
Smart home structured wiring terminating in Family Room which includes (2) CAT6 prewire for: Family Room and Primary Bedroom and (2) CAT6 prewire to access points for Main floor and 2nd floor.
Two exterior weatherproof electrical plugs on ground fault interceptors, one at front porch and one at the rear of the house.
One exterior outlet at the front soffit for seasonal lighting.
Coach lights on the front elevation.
Rough-in security system.
Electric door chime.
Rough-in electric car charger outlet in garage.
Ground fault interrupter protection in all bathrooms and powder room.
Garage receptacles.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Single laundry tub with faucet and drain.
Plumbing for automatic washer.
Dryer vent and heavy duty wiring and receptacle.
Main or second floor laundry rooms to have upper and lower cabinets (as per plan).
KITCHEN
Custom designed upgraded kitchen cabinets with extended uppers and crown molding, (if possible) (including Servery).
Lower valance with lighting (including Servery).
Soft closers for all kitchen cabinet doors and drawers.
Quartz or Granite Kitchen countertops (as per builder’s samples).
Ceramic backsplash.
Upgraded 36” stainless steel ducted hood fan over the stove area (6” venting to exterior).
Undermount double stainless steel sink with upgraded single lever faucet.
Heavy duty wiring and receptacle for stove.
Electrical outlets for fridge and at counter level for small appliances.
Rough-in plumbing and electrical for dishwasher. (Cabinetry will not be installed in this space).
Garbage/Recycling Centre.
PAINT
Painted interior walls in off-white colour.
Flat latex on all walls except kitchen, laundry room and bath areas which are finished with washable matte latex paint.
All interior doors and trim to be painted in white semi-gloss.
BATHROOM
Luxurious, larg oval soaker or freestanding tubs in Primary Ensuites (as per plan).
Primary Ensuite features a separate shower stall (where shown on plan) with ceramic tiles and frameless glass enclosure with rain showerhead, slide bar and potlight.
Framed glass shower door with chrome trim for all other separate shower stalls, as per plan.
Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
Choice of quality cabinets in all bathrooms, some with top drawer except powder room. Primary Ensuite to have 36” height vanity.
Quartz or Granite countertops with undermount sinks in all bathrooms.
White bathroom fixtures in all washrooms.
One electrical outlet for small appliances beside vanity in all bathrooms.
Pressure balance control valves in all shower areas.
Energy Star rated exhaust fans in all bathrooms, where applicable.
Choice of ceramic tiles on bathtub enclosure walls up to the ceiling.
36” high mirrors over pedestal sinks and vanities.
Custom lighting over mirrors in all bathrooms.
White ceramic accessories in all bathrooms.
Single lever faucets for all bathroom sinks (except for laundry faucet and oval tubs)
All sinks and toilets to have shut off valves. Shower enclosure walls and ceilings with moisture proof board.
Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
Choice of quality cabinets in all bathrooms, some with top drawer except powder room. Primary Ensuite to have 36? height vanity.
Quartz or Granite countertops with undermount sinks in all bathrooms.
White bathroom fixtures in all washrooms.
One electrical outlet for small appliances beside vanity in all bathrooms.
Pressure balance control valves in all shower areas.
Energy Star rated exhaust fans in all bathrooms, where applicable.
Choice of ceramic tiles on bathtub enclosure walls up to the ceiling.
36" high mirrors over pedestal sinks and vanities.
Custom lighting over mirrors in all bathrooms.
White ceramic accessories in all bathrooms.
Single lever faucets for all bathroom sinks (except for laundry faucet and oval tubs)
All sinks and toilets to have shut off valves.
Shower enclosure walls and ceilings with moisture proof board.
FLOORING
Imported 18"x 18" or 12"x24" porcelain floor tiles in Foyer, Main Hall, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Powder Room and Main floor Laundry Room or Mud Room (as per plan).
All other bathrooms and 2nd floor Laundry Rooms to have 12"x12" or 13"x13" ceramic floor tiles and 8"x10" ceramic wall tiles.
Prefinished Natural Oak Strip Flooring ¾” x 3 ¼” for main hall, living, dining, library/den, great/family rooms, loft, upper hall and all bedrooms, as per plan.
5/8" tongue & groove plywood sub-flooring nailed, glued and screwed down to floor joists.
Any ceramic or hardwood floor areas will have shoe mould installed.
SPECTACULAR INTERIOR FEATURES
10' High ceilings on Main floor (includes 8' high interior doors on Main Floor only except door to Garage).
9' High ceilings on Second floor and approximately 9' high ceilings Lower Level (except where mechanical or duct work requires a lower height).
Smooth finished ceilings throughout.
Direct vent gas fireplace with painted wood mantel with marble surround, from Vendor’s samples, as per plan.
Safe ‘N Sound interior doors throughout (except for cold cellar, garage door and exterior doors).
7" baseboards and 3 1/4" casings on windows and doors with integrated backband.
All archways on main floor to have extra height and betrimmed (except Barrel Arches).
10' High Raised Tray Ceiling in Primary Bedroom (dropped coffered ceiling for Optional Loft condition (as per plan).
Painted interior doors with satin nickel finish lever handles and matching hinges (excluding entrance door).
Natural oak stairs and natural finish oak railing with 1 ¾”wood pickets or black metal pickets, 3 ½” wood posts and 3?wood handrail from Lower Level to second floor (as per plan).
Finished Lower Level as per Schedule “A1”.
ENERGY SAVING FEATURES
Insulation: R-60 in attic, R-27 for exterior walls, R-40 for cathedral ceilings and the basement will have R-20 for the full height of the wall.
Upgraded R-40 sprayed foam insulation to garage ceilings and overhangs with liveable areas above.
96% High efficiency forced air gas furnace with ECM motor.
Programmable thermostat located in central location on the main floor.
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) unit included.
Power vented high efficiency gas fired hot water heater(rental).
All windows installed and fully caulked.
Air Duct Cleaning (pre-occupancy).
Humidifier.
Complete Central Air Conditioning.
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
Poured 10" concrete basement walls with heavy-duty damp proofing and waterproof membrane (except exterior garage walls).
Steel beam supports in basement.
Quality 2"x 6" construction on exterior of house walls.
TJI Silent Flooring System or equivalent in main and second floor.
Garage walls (with the exception of the concrete wall) will be fully dry-walled, primed and gas-proofed.
Cold Storage Room with vent (as per applicable plan).
NORTH STAR WARRANTY :
North Star Homes enjoys an “Excellent Service Rating” with Tarion Warranty Program.
Its warranty covers the following:
• The home is warranted against major structural defects for seven (7) years.
• The home is free of defects in workmanship and materials on electrical, plumbing, heating and building envelope for two (2) years.
• The home is free from defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year.
