Description

EXTERIOR

• Architecturally controlled exterior elevations consisting of clay brick, stone, stucco, vinyl siding, soldier coursing, precast surrounds, arches, key stones and architectural hardie board as per elevation.
•  Energy Star rated colour co-ordinated maintance free Low E argon vinyl casement windows, complete with screens on all operating windows throughout except basement. • Basement windows to be sliders. White in colour with Low E Glass.
• All sliding patio doors to be double glazed vinyl doors with Low E Glass.
• Self-sealing asphalt shingles with manufacturer’s 25 year warranty.
• Precast stone house numbers set into exterior wall.
• Re-enforced poured concrete porch where applicable. 
• Premium aluminum railings at front porch where required.
• Premium sectional roll up garage door with heavy duty springs and decorative glazing.
• Pre-finished aluminum soffits, eaves trough, fascia and downspouts.
• Poured concrete basement walls with membrane waterproofing protection system and weeping tiles.
• Lot to be graded and sodded.
• Two exterior water taps (one located in garage)
• Fully paved driveways, base and top coat.
• Front and side entry doors with stain nickel grip set and all other entry doors with passage and deadbolts.
• Block party walls (townhomes).

INTERIOR

•  9 foot ceilings on the main floor and 8 floor ceilings on the 2nd floor. Excludes all low head room areas due to mechanical.
• Oak staircase with oak treads and risers, oak handrails, pickets, stringers and nosing’s in natural finish (main staircases – upper and lower levels)
• Open lower vestibule to hae 12” x 12” ceramic floor tile where applicable.
• Traditional mantle height gas fireplace in family room with marble surround.
• 4 ¼” colonial style baseboards throughout with 2 ¾” casings on all main and second floor windows, doorways and flat arches.
• All closets to have wire shelving.
• Custom Cambridge series doors with brushed chrome lever hardware.
• One washable Benjamin Moore quality paint colour (low VOC) throughout the house.
• All woodwork doors, casings and baseboards to be painted semi-gloss white.
• All ceilings to be spray stippled with smooth borders, except kitchen, bathrooms and laundry rooms which will have smooth finish.

KITCHEN

• Double stainless steel ledge back sink with single lever pullout faucet in kitchen.
• Prefinished kitchen cabinets with extended uppers in a wide range of style and finishes from Vendors standards samples. (Standard height uppers in townhomes)
• Post formed laminate countertops.
• Heavy duty exhaust fan to outside. • Rough-in electrical and plumbing supply for dishwasher.

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

• Vendors standard light fixtures and door chimes.
• 100 amp electrical service with circuit breakers.
• Two exterior weather-proof electrical outlets.
• White decora type switches and plugs (white) in all finished areas.
• Electrical plug for future garage door opener.
• Electronic combination smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector hardwired into electrical system in upper hallway.
• Electronic smoke detectors hardwired into electrical system one on each floor, including basement and one in each bedroom.
• Pre-wiring for cable T.V. in family room, master bedroom , computer loft or den as per plan.
• Pre-wiring for telephone in kitchen, family room, computer loft or den as per plan.
• Rough-in central vacuum system (Vendor to determine locations)
• Rough-in for security system for all openings doors and windows on main floor.
• Master ensuite shower to have one pot light.

BATHROOMS

• Luxurious elegant raised soaker tubs in master ensuite bathroom with deck mount faucet.
• Energy Star rated exhaust fans in all bathrooms.
• European pedestal basin in main floor powder room.
• Strip lighting in all second floor bathrooms.
• Ceramic tiles up to and including ceilings in shower stalls and bath enclosures.
• Ceramic tile backsplash won wall behind soaker tub in master bedroom.
• Frameless clear glass shower enclosure and door (where applicable)
• Framed clear glass door in townhomes.
• Vanity mirrors in all bathrooms.
• Pre-finished vanity cabinets with laminate countertops.

PLUMBING AND HEATING

• Gas line to rear (capped) for future BBQ hook up.
• Tankless hot water heaters to be supplied by Direct Energy on a rental basis.
• Single lever chrome finished faucets on all bathrooms basins and tubs.
• Temperature blalancing controls in all tubs and showers.
• Rough-in only for 3 piece drains for future basement bathroom.
• Two exterior water taps. • Shut off valves under each sink and toilets. FLOORS
• 5/8” T & G spruce plywood sub-floor with engineered floor joistsglued and screwed prior to installation of finished flooring.
• Imported ceramic floor tile 12” x 12” or 13” x 13” throughout foyer, kitchen, breakfast area, all bathrooms and laundry room from Vendor’s standard samples as per plan.
• ¾” x 3 ¼” prefinished hardwood floor in main floor excluding tiles areas (natural finish).
• Premium quality 40 oz carpet with 7/16 underpad on cecond floor excluding tiled areas.

ENERGY EFFICIENT & WATER CONSERVATION

• Energy Star qualified natural gas-fired, power exhaust hot water tank to be installed on a rental basis.
• Energy Star qualified high efficiency, forced air, direct vent, natural gas furnace with programmable thermostat.
• Ducting sized to accommodate future installation of central air conditioning.
• Exterior frame fully insulated to R27, including R5 sheathing. Basement foundation walls insulated with R20 insulation from above the basement slab. Entire house sealed with air/ vapour barrier to minimize air infiltration and increase energy conservation.
• R31 energy saving spray foam insulation in garage ceiling (with habitable space above) and overhangs.
• R50 blown insulation in attic. • Comprehensive air-seal package on all exterior doors and windows with polyurethane spray foam.
• Extensive caulking for improved energy conservation and draft prevention.
• Blanket insulation complete with vapour barrier in basement.
• Low-flow aeators on WaterSense lavatory faucets.
• Low-flow WaterSense showerheads on all showers.
• WaterSense water saving toilets.
• All homes feature an HRV System (Heat Recovery Ventilator) distributing fresh air throughout the home.
• Homes to be equipped with a circulation hot water delivery system.
• Furnace mounted whole-home water efficient humidifier.
• Solar conduit rough-in.