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SETTING THE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

CARDINAL POINT is an architecturally controlled, master-planned community in an exceptional ravine setting. The integrity of each neighbourhood’s streetscape is guaranteed through the use of many superior materials on the exterior elevations. Professionally selected exterior colour schemes give full effect to the "Urban Heritage" architectural style that defines the community. "Geranium Green" Geranium’s own exacting construction program promotes four essential principles affecting every aspect of the construction of a Geranium home and community

• Quality
• Energy Efficiency
• Value
• Innovation

Today, with the introduction of ENERGY STAR® for New Homes features into the Geranium construction program, Cardinal Point Phase IV South becomes the first ENERGY STAR® qualified neighbourhood in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY

1. Exterior elevations may include genuine clay brick, structural stone, upgraded, maintenance-free Hardie Board with 25-year manufacturer's warranty, pre-cast stone detailing, decorative quoins and/or wood detailing, as per plan.
2. Architectural features include raked and/or masonry joints. Covered front porches, second floor balconies, decorative columns and railings as per specific elevation.
3. Rear covered porches on bungalows as per specific elevation/plan
4. 2" x 6" exterior stud walls with OSB sheathing
5. Freehold Townhomes to have 8" concrete block party wall construction to 2nd floor ceilings.
6. Raised heel trusses which provide additional space between the roof line and the top of the window, allowing more brick cladding to enhance the exterior elevation and more space for the even distribution of insulation all across the roof.
7. Pre-finished, maintenance free aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestroughing and downspouts as per elevation.
8. Upgraded 40-Year warranty roof shingles and extended Ice and Water Shield.
9. Upgrade kiln dried wood and steel beam construction. Kiln dried lumber is a superior product with low moisture content. It provides greater stability for wall and truss construction.
10. Engineered roof trusses for structural stability and efficient use of lumber.
11. Entry-resistant framing on all perimeter doors, excluding patio doors.
12. 5/8" Premium OSB tongue & groove sub-floor, nailed, screwed and joints.
13. 3/8" Plywood or 7/16"OSB Roof Sheathing – builder's choice.
14. Poured concrete basement walls with heavy duty damp proofing, weeping tiles and high-pressure dimple-finish air-gap exterior drainage membrane.
15. Concrete garage floor with steel reinforced grade beams provide extra support for garage floor.
16. Power Pipe to be installed in each home for heat recovery from waste drain water

EXTERIOR FEATURES

1. Coach House style, steel sectional roll-up garage door(s) equipped with decorative inserts, hardware and heavy duty springs door(s), as per plan.
2. Builder's choice of black or antique brass finish Coach lamp(s) at front entry door and garage.
3. Builder's choice of black or antique brass or pewter finish grip set(s) at front entry door, dead-bolts installed.
4. 2-Stage (base course and top course) paved asphalt driveway to be provided at cost to purchaser of $600 for double car, and $400 for single car driveway. To be paid on closing.
5. Two exterior water taps with inside shut-off valves. One located in garage and one located at rear of home.
6. Fully sodded lot

ELECTRICAL

1. 100 AMP service with circuit breakers and copper wiring throughout.
2. Heavy duty cable and outlet for stove and dryer
3. Two weatherproof electrical outlets with ground fault interrupter: one exterior electrical outlet at rear, one at the front porch and one outlet on separate circuit in garage.
4. Power vented ENERGY STAR® qualified gas fired hot water heater on rental basis. Purchasers agree to execute agreement with designated supplier at Vendor’s sole discretion. Location may vary.
5. Electrical outlets and light fixtures located within all perimeter walls and 2nd floor ceilings are installed in sealed boxes.
6. Builder supplied Energy Star® ceiling fixtures in foyer, hallways, laundry, breakfast, kitchen and all bedrooms with compact fluorescent light bulbs. (min 75% of the home)
7. Switch controlled wall outlets in Living/Great Room and/or Family Room as per plan.
8. Switch controlled capped ceiling light for future Dining Room light fixture as per plan.
9. Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator and dishwasher in Kitchen.
10. Electrical outlet provided below counter within Kitchen island and/or peninsula cabinet, as per plan.
11. White electrical outlets and switches throughout.
12. Pre-wired for television in Living Room/ Great Room, or Family Room and Master bedroom as per plan.
13. Telephone rough-in provided in Kitchen and Master Bedroom. All communications wiring is CAT5.
14. Two CAT5 cable rough-in outlets – one in Master Bedroom and one in Living Room/ Great Room, or Family Room
15. "Smart Home Ready" equipped with two high speed data/voice cabling.
16. Front entry door chimes
17. Electronic smoke detectors in main hall, upper hall and basement.
18. Carbon Monoxide detectors on all levels that have bedrooms.
19. Two electrical outlets in garage: one on wall and one outlet in garage ceiling for future garage door opener.
20. Rough-in central vacuum outlets located on each finished level. Pipes dropped to unfinished space in basement.
21. Waterproof light in shower enclosures as per applicable plan.

HEATING AND INSULATION

1. Upgraded R31 sprayed in place foam insulation to garage ceiling and exterior overhangs where livable areas are above.
2. Exterior walls above grade insulated to R22 High Density insulation. R40 insulation in ceilings. Basement wall to have full height insulation to approx. 6" above slab.
3. Electronic programmable thermostat, centrally located on main floor.
4. High-efficiency, ENERGY STAR® Qualified forced air gas furnace, with rough-in ductwork sized for future air conditioning.
5. All exposed ductwork and seams in basement to be sealed.
6. BUNGALOW models to have heat recovery ventilator (HRV) installed
7. Foam insulation applied to exposed steel beams and columns on exterior walls to increase prevention of heat loss and enhance interior comfort.

LAUNDRY ROOM

1. Laundry room with electrical and water connections, drain, and exterior venting for dryer as per plan.
2. Where laundry room is included on second floor, laundry room floor to have vinyl liner and tiled floor sloped to drain, with marble capped sill at entrance to protect against flooding in the event of appliance malfunction.
3. Oatie Box installed to house plumbing lines provides superior finishing detail.
4. Laundry tub as per plan

SUPERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS

1. Maintenance-free thermopane ENERGY STAR® qualified vinyl casement double glazed windows on all elevations, including rear elevation. Thermopanes have low emissive coating, are argon gas filled and have insulated spacer bars for greater energy cost savings. Muntin bars on front and side elevations only as per plan.
2. Basement windows to be maintenance free thermopane ENERGY STAR® qualified double glazed vinyl sliders are argon gas filled and have insulated spacer bars for greater energy cost savings.
3. All operable windows to have screens.
4. All exterior doors, windows and building perforations to be foam insulated and fully caulked.
5. Steel clad insulated front entry door(s) with grip set(s) and deadbolt. Glass panes in doors and/or sidelights as per plan.
6. Insulated metal door from garage into house as per plan. Exterior French door(s) and sliding glass patio door with screen as per plan.

ELEGANT INTERIORS

1. BUNGALOWS to have 9'0" Main floor ceiling height.
2. FREEHOLD TOWNHOMES to have 8' 4" Main floor ceiling height.
3. Second floor and loft areas to have 8'0" ceiling height as per applicable plan.
4. Mirrored sliding doors at front entry closet and basement entry, as per plan.
5. Main staircase to have natural finish oak nosing, handrails and pickets
6. Staircase in finished areas to have carpeted treads and risers with stringers in natural finish oak veneer.
7. Vaulted, cathedral and/or coffered ceilings as per applicable plan.
8. Closets to have pre-finished melamine shelving.
9. Painted Classique-style interior passage doors with Colonial trim throughout all finished areas as per plan. Sliding doors where shown are pre-finished, white.
10. Extensive choice of 12" x 12", or 13" x 13", imported ceramic tile finished with Marble threshold, in Foyer, Kitchen/Breakfast, Powder Room, all bathrooms and Laundry Room (as per plan).
11. Choice of standard Berber or 35 oz Broadloom in designated areas, including stair treads and risers
12. Interior walls and trim to be painted with premium quality latex paint.
13. Ceilings to be sprayed stipple finish with 4" smooth borders in all rooms except for Kitchen, Breakfast, Laundry and all Bathrooms, which have smooth ceilings. Closets have sprayed stippled ceilings without borders.
14. Trimmed archways as per plan.
15. Basement windows in the finished areas to have drywall returns (no casing).
16. Pewter or brushed nickel finish doorknobs (Builder's choice).

GOURMET KITCHENS

1. Quality constructed and furniture finish Kitchen cabinetry in a wide range of styles and finishes with post formed or square edge laminate counter tops, quality hardware and colour matched kick plates.
2. Dropped ceiling boxes over upper kitchen cabinets.
3. Pantry, Chef's Island and extended Breakfast Bar as per plan.
4. Electrical outlet provided below counter within Kitchen island and/or peninsula cabinet, as per plan
5. Split electrical outlets provided above the kitchen countertop
6. Double stainless steel ledge-back sinks with single lever faucet and vegetable spray.
7. White stove exhaust hood-fan, with light, vented to exterior.
8. Dishwasher space provided as per plan, with rough-in (includes electrical and plumbing only) Hook-up cost is extra

LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS

1. Pedestal sink, white, in powder room as per plan.
2. Washerless single lever water-efficient faucets in all bathroom vanities and pop up drains
3. White bathroom fixtures standard throughout.
4. Master Ensuite to have oversized tub (steel or acrylic) as per plan. Acrylic tub, where installed, to have two handle, deck mounted water efficient Roman faucet and minimum 12" height ceramic wall tile installed around tub deck, as per plan.
5. Standard separate shower enclosures where shown on plan to have waterproof interior light and to be fully tiled to ceiling as per plan. Shower door optional.
6. 2000 Series Freehold Townhomes and Bungalow models to have separate shower enclosures with silver framed clear glass panels and shower door (as per applicable plan).
7. Shower seat in separate shower enclosures to be one piece marble slab, Builder's choice of colour (as per applicable plan).
8. Separate showers and tub enclosure to have ceramic soap dish. Ceramic toilet paper holder and towel bar supplied only, not installed.
9. Pressure balance bathtub and shower faucets in all bathrooms for safety and comfort.
10. Wall framing in Main Bathroom to have back-up blocking for future installation of grab bars.
11. Quality imported ceramic wall tile to ceiling height in tub enclosure(s) as per plan
12. Mirrors with wall mounted strip lighting in all bathrooms except Powder Room
13. Quality constructed and furniture finish cabinetry in all bathrooms with post formed or square-edge laminate vanity tops as per plan and quality hardware and colour matched kick plates.
14. ENERGY STAR® qualified exhaust fan in all bathrooms
15. DenShield tile backer with built in moisture barrier in shower stall and tub enclosures as per plan.
16. Energy efficient water saver showerhead and toilet tanks in main bath, Master Ensuite and Powder Room, as per plan.

COLOUR SELECTIONS AND GUARANTEES

1. Geranium Homes provides the services of a qualified decorator free of charge to purchasers, to assist in the selection of the colours, finishing features and upgrade choices of their home. At Cardinal Point’s Decor Centre a full complement of finishing samples is available for purchasers to view prior to their colour appointment.
2. Geranium Homes is a member of BILD and has been recognized as a builder of Excellence with TARION Warranty Program (previously Ontario New Home Warranty Program) since its inception. Tarion coverage is as follows: 1) One (1) year warranty on defects in workmanship and materials, 2) Two (2) year warranty on electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution system, water penetration through building envelope and foundation and 3) Seven (7) year warranty on major structural defects. For all homes, Purchaser agrees to pay Tarion enrolment fee on closing date
3. Certified Energy Star® Homes comply with the most recent version of Energy Star® for New Homes Technical Specifications. Inspection, evaluation and certifications conducted by 3rd party Evaluator certified by EnerQuality.