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Quality Construction

Architecturally designed homes with genuine clay brick, structural stone, maintenance free pre-painted wood siding or composite, precast stone, quoins and/or wood detailing, as per plan. House siting and exterior colour packages will be architecturally co-ordinated.
Architectural Features: raked and/or masonry joints, decorative columns, pre-cast detailing, as per front elevation.
Second floor balconies with decorative columns and railings, as per plan.
Corner lot and end unit side elevations to receive enhanced architectural details, as per Architectural Control.
2 x 6 exterior stud walls with plywood or OSB sheathing.
Prefinished maintenance free aluminium, soffits, fascia, eavestroughing and downspouts (as per elevation).
Premium architectural shingles provides durability and shake-like appearance. High grade and tear resistant shingles come with a manufacturer's 40 year limited warranty.
Wood and steel beam construction.
5/8" Plywood tongue & groove subfloor, nailed, screwed and joints sanded.
3/8" plywood or 7/16" OSB roof sheathing, Builder's choice.
Poured concrete basement walls with heavy duty damp proofing, weeping tiles and exterior drainage membrane.
Roll roofing damp proofing below basement slab.
Poured concrete porches, as per plan. Precast patterned patio slabs to front or side door as per grading and/or plan. Rear door to receive precast step(s) where site grading permits.

Ceiling Heights:

1. 1800 & 2000 series models: 8' 4” ceilings on main floor and 8' 0” ceiling on upper level, where applicable.
2. 1900 series models: 9' 0” ceilings on ground floor, 8' 4” ceilings on 2nd floor and 8' 0” ceilings on third floor, where applicable.

Concrete block party walls to 2nd floor ceilings.
Entry-resistant framing on all perimeter doors (excluding patio doors).
Ducts professionally cleaned and sanitized.
Concrete garage floor with reinforced grade beams.

Doors and Windows

Maintenance free thermo pane vinyl casement windows on all elevations. Muntin bars on front and side elevations only, as per plan. Basement windows to be vinyl sliders. All windows to be double glazed with low emissive coating and argon filled gas and insulated spacer bars for greater energy cost savings (except basement windows in 1800 & 2000 series models which will have low emissive coating only). All operable windows to have screens. Some decorative windows are fixed glass.
All doors, windows and building perforations fully caulked.
Steel clad insulated front entry door(s) with grip set(s) and deadbolt. Glass panes in doors or sidelights, as per plan.
Insulated metal door from garage into house, as per plan. Where applicable, and at the Builder's discretion, the main floor laundry may be dropped a maximum of 2 risers to accommodate entry door(s) into laundry room; or where the door enters into the front foyer, the foyer may be dropped, at the Builder's discretion, to accommodate entry from garage. The Builder reserves the right to substitute the door with a wall if grade difference exceeds 2 or 3 risers depending on the house plan and zoning bylaw restrictions.
Thermopane french doors and/or sliding glass patio door with screen, as per plan.

Electrical and Plumbing

100 AMP service with circuit breakers and copper wiring throughout.
Heavy duty cable and outlet for stove and dryer.
One waterproof exterior electrical outlet at rear, one at the front porch and one outlet on a separate circuit in the garage.
Power vented gas fired hot water heater on a rental basis. Purchasers agree to execute agreement with designated supplier at Vendor's sole discretion.
Furnace and hot water tank location(s) may vary without notice.
Ceiling fixtures in foyer, hallways, laundry, breakfast, kitchen and all bedrooms with Builder supplied fixtures.
Switch controlled wall outlets in living/great room and family room as per plan.
All electrical switches and outlets to be white (toggle).
Prewired for television in living or family or great room and master bedroom, as per plan.
Telephone rough-in provided in kitchen and master bedroom.
Two (2) Cat 5 cable rough in outlets to be provided. One (1) in the master bedroom and one (1) in the family room/great room.
Each Home is “Smart Home Ready” equipped with two (2) high speed data/voice cabling.
Front entry door chimes.
Electronic smoke detectors in main hall, upper hall and basement and carbon monoxide detectors on all levels that have bedrooms.
2 electrical outlets in garage: one on wall and one outlet in garage ceiling for future installation of garage door opener.
Rough-in central vacuum outlets located on each finished level. Pipes dropped to unfinished space in basement only.
Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator and dishwasher.
Switch controlled capped ceiling outlet provided for future dining room light fixture, as per plan.

Heating and Insulation

Upgraded R28 spray foam insulation to garage ceiling and exterior overhangs where there are liveable areas above.
Exterior walls above grade insulated to R19. R40 insulation in ceilings. Basement walls insulated with R12 to 2 feet below grade.
Thermostat centrally located on main floor.
High-efficiency, forced air gas furnace with rough-in ductwork sized for future central air conditioning.

Laundry

Single basin laundry tub with drain and water connections and electrical outlet for future appliances, as per plan.
Outside venting for dryer.

Interior Features

Interior walls and trim to be painted with premium quality latex paint.
Sprayed stipple ceilings with 4” smooth borders in all rooms except for kitchen, breakfast, bathrooms, powder room, and laundry room, which have smooth ceilings. Closets have sprayed stipple ceilings without smooth borders.
Trimmed archways, as per plan.
Mirror sliding doors at front entry closet and basement entry, as per plan.
Natural finish oak handrails and pickets in finished areas, as per plan.
Staircase in finished areas to consist of carpeted treads and risers. Stringers to be oak veneer in a natural finish.
Vaulted, tray, cathedral and/or coffered ceilings, as per applicable plan.
Staircase in finished areas to consist of carpeted treads and risers. Stringers to be oak veneer in a natural finish.
Vaulted, tray, cathedral and/or coffered ceilings, as per applicable plan.
All closets to have quality prefinished melamine shelving.
Painted Classique style interior passage doors and colonial trim in all finished areas, as per plan. Sliding doors, where shown, are prefinished white. Basement windows in the finished areas to have drywall returns (no casing).
Interior polished pewter finish or brushed nickel finish door knobs and door hardware, (hinges painted) builders choice.
Privacy locks on master bedroom and washroom doors.

Kitchen Features

Split electrical outlets provided above the kitchen countertop.
Dropped ceiling boxes over kitchen cabinets. Other areas in the house may require boxes in areas in corners or at ceilings to accommodate mechanical pipes or structural members.
Light fixture on kitchen ceiling.
Pantry, island and breakfast bar top, as per plan.
Double stainless steel sinks in kitchen, with single lever faucet.
Stove exhaust hood fan (white) with light, vented to exterior.
Dishwasher space provided with rough-in (includes electrical and plumbing only) as per, plan. Hook-up cost is extra.
Quality constructed and furniture finished kitchen and bathroom cabinetry with quality hardware. Colour matched kick plates. Optional Flush or raised breakfast bars (as per plan and where applicable).
Exhaust fan in all bathrooms.

Bathroom Features

White pedestal sink in powder room, as per plan.
Washerless single lever faucets in all bathroom vanities with pop-up drains.
Bathroom fixtures to be white.
Master Ensuite to have steel or acrylic tub. Acrylic tub, where applicable, to have two handle deck-mounted Roman faucet and a minimum 12” of ceramic wall tile around tub deck, as per plan. Separate shower stalls (1800 series), where applicable, to have waterproof interior light and to be fully tiled to ceiling (glass shower door optional), as per plan. Separate shower stalls (1900 and 2000 series) where applicable to be finished with clear glass panels and half panels (as per design), waterproof interior light, silver frame complete with clear glass shower stall door, as per plan.
Wall framing in main washroom to have back-up blocking to permit future installation of grab bars.
Mirrors in all bathrooms. Wall mounted strip lighting above mirrors in all bathrooms.
Quality cabinetry with post-formed or square edge laminate counter tops, Builder's choice, as per plan.
Ceramic soap dish in shower stall and tub enclosure. Ceramic paper holder and towel bar supplied only, not installed (white or beige).
Exhaust fan in all bathrooms.
Quality ceramic wall tiles in tub enclosure, where applicable, to height of dropped ceiling.
Pressure balance bathtub and shower faucets in all bathrooms, where applicable, for safety and comfort.
DensShield tile backer with built in moisture barrier in shower stall and tub enclosure, as per plan.
Energy efficient water saver showerhead and toilet tanks.
Efficient water saving water closets and showers that comply with the most recent building codes.

Flooring Features

Choice of 13" x 13" ceramic tile with marble thresholds standard in foyer, kitchen/breakfast area, powder room, all bathrooms and main floor laundry or second floor laundry room, and mud room from Builder's standards samples, as per plan.
35 oz. broadloom with 12mm standard foam underpad in all designated areas including stair treads and risers, all mid height landings (where an entry door is not present) where applicable. Choice of colours from Builder's samples. (One colour throughout standard).
Where applicable, second floor laundry room floor to have sloped tiled floor to floor drain. Marble capped sill installed at entrance to laundry room

Exterior Features

Black or antique brass finish coach lamp(s) at front door and garage – Builder's choice.
Black or antique brass or pewter finish grip set(s) and dead bolt(s) installed on front – Builders choice.
TWO (2) exterior water taps with inside shut-off valves. One (1) located in garage and one (1) located at the back of the house. TWO (2) exterior weatherproof electrical outlets with ground fault interrupter.
Lot to be fully sodded except paved areas (common side yard 6'-0” or less may be filled with granular material).
Steel sectional roll up garage door(s) with decorative inserts, as per plan. Coach House style garage doors equipped decorative hardware, with heavy-duty springs and rust resistant door hardware.
2 stage asphalt driveway to be provided at a cost to purchaser of $600 for double car and $400 for single car, to be paid on closing (driveway consisting of base coarse and top coarse).
Where 'lookout basement' conditions are applicable, the following features are standard and included in any premiums applicable to the lot: the wood deck off the main floor will be approximately 6' x 8' complete with stairs to grade and oversize vinyl slider window(s) on the rear wall of basement, as per revised lookout floor plan. Standard size basement windows to be vinyl sliders. Where 'walkout basement' conditions apply, the following features are standard and included in any premiums applicable to the lot: sliding patio door, oversize window(s), additional brick or siding, framing, insulation on rear wall of basement and a wood balcony approximately 6' x 8' off main floor rear patio door (no stairs), an additional exterior light fixture and electrical outlet. On lots with walkout or lookout grading conditions, the number of basement windows and location of basement windows may change, as per Builder's architect's recommendations.

Security

When purchasers enter into a 3 year monitoring package for security they will receive a complete free security system which includes: 1 digital keypad with emergency buttons, 1 control panel, Door and window contacts on main level and basement entrance, 1 motion detector, 1 back up battery, 1 inside siren, 1 sticker package, 1-24 hour monitoring, 1 insurance certificate.
All selections, including upgrades, are to be made from Builder's samples.