Description

THE CARDINAL

Outstanding Interiors

• 9' main floor ceiling
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, powder room, all bathrooms, laundry and kitchen
• 3¼" Vintage Solid Sawn® oak hardwood in living area, hallway and den
• Solid oak handrails, spindles and newel posts
• Satin chrome finished doorknobs and towel bars throughout
• Two-panel swing doors with smooth finish throughout
• 40 oz 100% nylon stain-protected carpet with 4 lb/9 mm foam underlay

Designer Kitchen

• Island with breakfast bar
• Kitchen pantry
• Workable islands in some models
• 36" cabinets in a selection of finishes
• Double stainless steel kitchen sink
• Moen Chateau chrome single-lever tap with sprayer
• Shut-off valves under all sinks
• Ceramic tile kitchen backsplash
• Fridge, stove and dishwasher included as a bonus

Better Bathrooms

• Moen Chateau series faucets
• Ceramic tile to ceiling height (maximum 9') in main bath tub/shower
• 10 mm frameless glass shower in ensuite
• Renewability Power-Pipe installed to service a minimum of 2 showers
• Spray foam at all window and door perimeters
• All standard fixtures include LED bulbs

Energy-Saving Details

• All windows include low-e-coating and argon gas for improved energy efficiency
• Wall-hung tankless hot water heater (rental unit)
• Heat recovery ventilator
• R-60 attic loose fill insulation
• A combination of R-12 continuous blanket insulation and R-12 batt insulation from basement slab to ceiling
• Walls between garage and house are R-22 batt insulation and R-32 batt insulation in ceilings
• Exterior walls are R-22 fibreglass batt insulation
• Exposed ductwork in the basement is sealed to prevent air leakage
• Hydronic furnace with ECM motor
• Programmable thermostat
• Renewability Power-Pipe installed to service a minimum of 2 showers
• Spray foam at all window and door perimeters
• All standard fixtures include LED bulbs

Details That Make a Difference

• Holiday light soffit plug on exterior with interior switch
• Light at garage
• Rough-in vacuum system outlets
• Main and upper floor casement venting windows
• One 51" x 32" basement window (suitable for bedroom egress)
• Electrical outlet and bell wire rough-in for garage door opener or awning
• Decora interior switches and plugs
• Sod to front, side and back yard
• Trees as per developer/municipal guidelines

Higher Construction Standards

• Architectural laminated lifetime warranty shingles
• Exterior home walls are 2" x 6" at 16" on centre
• Interior walls are 2" x 4" at 16" on centre
• Engineered flooring system, including engineered 11⅞" joists @ maximum 19.2" o.c with ¾" tongue and groove OSB floor sheeting nailed, glued and screwed to joists
• Basement walls are framed with 2" x 4" studs at 16" centres
• Bitumen spray on exterior of foundation wall with Platon or Delta MS system membrane installed
• Footings 20" wide x 6" deep, 20 mpa type 10 concrete
• Asphalt driveways

Customer Service for Life

• Experienced professional sales consultants
• Professional interior design services
• Homeowner’s manual to explain the process
• One year comprehensive builder’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship
• TARION 7-year warranty covering major structural defects