DISTINCTIVE EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
ARCHITECTURALLY SELECTED
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 and vinyl siding (on gable ends) in selected locations and as per elevation, concrete porches, decorative columns and shutters. Soldier coursing, arches, keystone and masonry detailing in brick as per elevation (front
elevations side window indentation to be vinyl). *
2. 2" x 6" exterior wall construction. Townhomes and semis will have offset 2"x4" stud party walls and sound attenuation insulation to reduce sound transmission.
3. Custom grey precast individual house numbers.
4. Entry-resistant framing on all perimeter doors.
5. Glazed panel in front entry door or sidelight or solid front entry door (as per elevation).
6. Self-sealing fiberglass shingles (manufacturer's warranty).
7. Pre-finished maintenance free aluminum or vinyl, soffits, fascia, downspouts and vinyl siding.*
8. Steel clad insulated entry and exterior doors with weather-stripping and dead bolt lock.*
9. Luxury exterior low E argon vinyl casement or hung windows on front elevation, low E vinyl casements on sides and rear.*
10. Taller windows on main floor and inset grilles on front elevations only.*
11. Low E argon vinyl thermo slider basement windows with screens.
12. Premium quality moulded paneled sectional roll-up garage doors with plexiglass or glass inserts equipped with heavy-duty springs and long life rust-resistant door hardware. 22' townhomes will have 8' x 8' sectional roll up garage doors. *
13. Poured concrete basement walls with damp proofing and weeping tile. Pre-formed drainage membrane to all exterior walls excluding garage.
14. Front and rear of lot to be graded and sodded. Side yard between homes will be finished as per municipal requirements or at the vendor's discretion.
15. 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 doorguard, all doorguards will be painted black and secured through the exterior finish. *
16. Two exterior taps- one in garage and one in rear, and three exterior electrical outlets, one in front, one in rear and one holiday outlet located in front soffit complete with switch, all with ground fault protection.
17. Elegant black grip set for front door lock set and up to two exterior black coach lamps. *
18. All windows are fully caulked with quality brand caulking.
19. Asphalt paved driveway included in purchase price. Vendor not responsible for future settlement.
20. All opening windows and sliding patio doors are complete with screens.
21. Direct insulated access door from garage to house with deadbolt and safety closer if grade permits.
GOURMET KITCHEN FEATURES
1. Furniture finish kitchen cabinets with taller upper cabinets. +
2. Singles will have granite level 1 with 3/4" straight-edge countertop in kitchen without a bullnose, counter backsplash or backledge. Between the granite and the wall, it will be sealed with clear silicone. *+
3. Townhomes and semis will have a laminate counter in kitchen. *+
4. Singles will have an undermount double stainless steel kitchen sink with a single lever faucet and vegetable spray. Townhomes and semis will have a double stainless steel ledge-back sink with a single lever faucet and vegetable spray. *
5. Kitchen exhaust fan with 6" exhaust vented to exterior.
6. Dishwasher rough-in includes electrical and plumbing only with space for dishwasher. Hook up, cabinet and door not included. Electrical for dishwasher disconnected at panel/breaker.
7. Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator.
8. Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
9. Heavy-duty receptacle for stove.
10. Colour co-ordinated kickplates to compliment cabinets.
11. Flush breakfast bar in kitchen. *
LUXURY BATHROOM FEATURES
1. Water resistant board on tub and shower enclosure walls up to ceiling.
2. Purchaser's choice of deluxe cabinets for vanity in main bath, ensuite, and secondary ensuite (where applicable) and laminate countertops.
3. Lighting in all bathrooms and powder room.
4. Colour co-ordinated kickplates to compliment cabinets.
5. Energy efficient water saver shower heads and toilet tanks.
6. Ensuite bath off master bedroom with free-standing bathtub and separate shower and may have 2 sinks. *
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 washerless faucets with pop-up plugs in all vanities.
11. Vanity with sink or pedestal sink in powder room. *
12. Choice of 6" x 8" ceramic wall tile for main bathtub enclosure and shower stall walls.
13. Choice of 12" x 12" or 13" x 13" ceramic floor tile for all bathrooms. *+
14. Ceramic bathroom accessories to include towel bar and toilet tissue dispenser.
15. Acrylic or Vikrell bathtub in all locations. *
16. Water temperature balance sensor in shower/tub.
17. All separate showers will have a glass door and vapourproof light.*
DISTINCTIVE INTERIORS
1. Approximately 9' 0" high ceiling on all above-ground, ground floors and second floors for singles, townhomes and semis (except for basement/lower level, in powder room or main floor laundry room and where mechanical or duct work requires a lower height). *
2. Singles, townhomes and semis will have tray ceilings with approximately 10' raised area in the master bedroom.*
3. Oak stairs with oak hand rail (3"), oak pickets (1 3/4"), oak nosing and stringer on the main staircase in natural finish.
4. Stair landing in finished area to be 2-1/4" x 3/4" natural prefinished hardwood.
5. Two panel interior passage doors throughout (excluding sliding closet doors rounded or oversized arches).
6. Arristocrat 4 1/4" baseboard throughout with quarter-round in all tiled areas.
7. Arristocrat 2 3/4" casing on all swing doors, main floor archways, and windows throughout in all finished areas where applicable. (excluding rounded or oversized arches)*
8. All drywall applied with screws, using a minimum number of nails.
9. Brushed nickel lever interior door hardware (hinges paint grade).
FAMILY OR GREAT ROOM FIREPLACE
1. 42' singles will have a gas fireplace complete with glass panel and gas log with ignition switch and a 3 piece marble facing. 30', 36' singles, townhomes and semis will have an electric fireplace that is surface mounted and hardwired. +*
FINISHED LAUNDRY ROOM FEATURES
1. Laundry tub with hot and cold-water faucets. *
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. 100 amp electrical service with breaker panel.
3. All wiring in accordance with Ontario Hydro standards.
4. Light fixtures in all bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, family room, bathrooms, laundry room, upper hall ceilings and switched electrical outlet in living room. *
5. One electrical outlet on the garage wall and one on the garage ceiling for each garage door for a future garage door opener and one in unfinished area of basement under electrical panel.
6. Electronic door chime.
7. Cable tv outlet in family room and master bedroom.*
8. Telephone rough-in for kitchen, family room and master bedroom.
9. Rough-in central vacuum outlets. Central vacuum terminates in garage.
10. Dedicated electrical outlet within 3' of central vacuum termination in garage.
11. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector on every level and smoke detector in each bedroom.
12. 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.
2. Dehumidifier in basement and humidifer installed on furnace to assist in balancing moisture level.
3. Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) included in all homes.
4. Programmable thermostat centrally located on main floor.
5. All insulation in exterior walls, roof and in basement in accordance with the standards set as per the building code and expanding foam insulation on garage ceiling under living space.
6. House sealed in vapour barrier as per building code.
7. Weather stripping on all exterior doors.
8. Ducts sized for future air conditioners.
PAINTING
1. One coat of quality paint and one coat of primer using only low VOC paints on all walls.
2. Trim and doors to be painted white.
3. Choice of one colour for walls from vendor's 4 samples.
4. Ground floor will have smooth ceilings in kitchen, bathroom & finished above-grade laundry room.*
5. Sprayed stipple ceiling with smooth borders throughout ground floor & second floor except in bathrooms and finished laundry (all closets will have sprayed stipple ceilings only).*
FLOOR COVERINGS
1. 2-1/4" x 3/4" natural prefinished hardwood throughout the ground floor excluding the tiled areas.+*
2. Choice of quality imported 12 x 12 or 13 x 13 ceramic floor tile standard through vestibule, kitchen/ breakfast area, powder room, all bathrooms, and above-grade laundry room. *+
3. 40 oz. broadloom with 12mm underpad in all other finished areas excluding tiled areas (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
1. Monitored security system consisting of DSC 4 zone PC500 control, keypad, motion detector, and magnetic contacts on all external main floor doors and operating windows will be installed with Purchaser's order of monitoring service from builder’s supplier. (See your Décor Representative for details).
WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES
1. Single flush toilets with maximum 4.85 litres per flush.*
2. Lavatory faucets with maximum 5.87 litres per minute flow.+
3. Shower faucets with maximum 7.5 litres per minute flow.+
4. Minimum of 6" of topsoil on grassed area or as required by the Municipality.
5. If required by the Municipality, one rain barrel per designated home will be offered to reduce stormwater run-off.+*
ALSO INCLUDED
1. Cold cellar with a steel insulated door and a floor drain. *
2. Rough– in drains for 3 piece bathroom in basement.
3. Shut-off valves on all hot and cold water lines on all sinks and on toilets.
4. Mortgage survey, provided at no additional cost.
4. Garage floor and driveway sloped for drainage.
5. Concrete garage floor with reinforced grade beams.
6. Poured concrete front porch.
7. Architecturally pre-determined sitings and exterior colours.
8. Concrete basement floor with drain.
9. Professional home cleaning prior to occupancy including windows. Ducts will be cleaned after closing.
WARRANTY:
Fieldgate Homes warranty backed by TARION's (Ontario New Home Warranty Program) Excellent Service Rating includes complete customer service program 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 materials that adversely affects your use of the building as a home.
*AS PER PLAN
+AS PER VENDOR'S STANDARD SAMPLE
