Quality Construction

  1. Architecturally designed homes with genuine clay brick, "maintenance free"* Hardie Board with 30-year manufacturer's warranty, stucco, stone veneer, precast concrete sills, quoins and/or wood detailing, as per plan. House siting and exterior colour package selections are architecturally controlled.
  2. Architectural features include raked and/or tooled masonry joints (Vendor's choice), dormers, decorative columns, frieze boards, precast detailing, metal roofs and decorative brackets, as per front elevation.
  3. Corner lot flankage elevations to receive enhanced architectural details, as per architectural control.
  4. Second floor exterior balconies with decorative columns and railings, as per plan.
  5. 2" x 6" exterior stud walls with OSB wall sheathing.
  6. Engineered roof systems with raised heel trusses.
  7. Prefinished "maintenance free"* aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestroughing and downspouts (as per elevation).
  8. Premium manufacturer's "shake-like" 40 year limited warranty architectural shingles provides durability. High grade and tear resistant.
  9. Wood and steel beam construction.
  10. 5/8" premium engineered OSB tongue & groove subfloor, nailed, glued & screwed
  11. 3/8" plywood or 7/16" OSB roof sheathing, Vendor's choice.
  12. Engineered floor joist system for all subfloors.
  13. Poured concrete basement walls with heavy duty damp proofing, weeping tiles (where required) and exterior drainage membrane.
  14. Optional rear covered porch, as per plan.
  15. Precast patterned patio slabs from driveway to front porch as per approved grading and/or site plan. Front & rear door(s) to receive precast concrete patio step(s) where site grading requires.
  16. Ceiling heights - 9' 0" ceilings on main floor and 8' 4" ceilings on upper level.
  17. Entry-resistant framing on all perimeter doors (excluding vinyl sliding glass patio doors).
  18. Concrete garage floor with reinforced grade beams.
  19. "Power Pipe" (or equivalent) to be installed in each home for heat recovery from waste drain water.
  20. 3-piece rough-in bathroom (drains only), in basement as per plan.
  21. Garage interior to be finished with drywall taped and primed.
  22. PEX (Cross-linked polyethylene) hot and cold water lines throughout.

Doors and Windows

  1. "Maintenance free"* thermopane Energy Star® qualified coloured vinyl casement windows (coloured windows as per the exterior colour packages approved by the Controlling Architect) on all elevations (including rear). Muntin bars within the panes of glass on front elevation only, as per plan. Standard basement windows to be Energy Star® qualified white vinyl sliders. All windows to be double glazed with low emissive coating, argon filled gas and insulated spacer bars for greater energy cost savings. All operable windows to have screens. Some decorative windows are fixed glass.
  2. All exterior door(s), windows and building perforations are foam insulated and fully caulked.
  3. Steel clad insulated front entry door(s) with grip set(s) and deadbolt. Glass panes in doors or sidelights, as per plan.
  4. Insulated metal door from garage into house, as per plan. Where applicable, and at the Vendor's discretion, the floor at the entry doors may be dropped a maximum of 2 risers to accommodate the entry door(s). The Vendor reserves the right to substitute the door from the garage to the house with a wall if grade difference exceeds 2 or 3 risers depending on the house plan and zoning bylaw restrictions.
  5. Thermopane exterior metal French door(s) (no screen) and/or vinyl sliding glass patio doors with screen, as per plan

Electrical

  1. Pot lights - ten (10) on main floor, not including vaulted/raised/cathedral areas. All pot lights to have compact fluorescent bulbs, as per Vendor's standard samples. Maximum of 2 additional switches. Locations to be selected by Purchaser(s) and approved by Vendor.
  2. 100 AMP service with circuit breakers and copper wiring throughout.
  3. Heavy-duty cable and outlet for stove.
  4. One waterproof exterior electrical outlet at rear, one at the front porch, one outlet on a separate circuit in the garage, and one switch controlled outlet at the front porch soffit for holiday lighting (location out outlets determined by Vendor).
  5. One outlet in garage ceiling for future installation of garage door opener (opener not supplied by Vendor).
  6. All electrical outlets and light fixtures located within all perimeter walls and second floor ceilings are installed in sealed boxes.
  7. Energy Star® ceiling fixtures in foyer, hallways, mud room, family center, laundry, breakfast, kitchen, teen retreat, and all bedrooms with compact fluorescent light bulbs (min 75% of home). Vendor supplied fixtures.
  8. Switch controlled wall outlets in library/home office and great room as per plan.
  9. Switch controlled capped ceiling outlet provided for future dining hall light fixture, as per plan.
  10. All electrical switches and outlets to be white Décora.
  11. Television rough-in using RG6 cable in the great room and master bedroom, as per plan.
  12. Two (2) Cat 5 telephone rough-in outlets to be provided. One (1) in the master bedroom and one (1) in the great room.
  13. Each home is "smart port" roughed-in at two (2) locations. Master bedroom and library/home office or great room for high speed data/voice/video cabling.
  14. All rough-in outlets as noted for TV, telephone, data/voice/video cabling to be left as non terminated wiring.
  15. Electronic smoke detectors on all levels of the home. Carbon monoxide detectors on all levels that have bedrooms.
  16. Power vented Energy Star® qualified gas fired hot water heater on a rental basis with designated supplier at Vendor's sole discretion.
  17. Furnace and hot water tank location and orientation may vary without notice.
  18. Front entry door chimes.
  19. Rough-in central vacuum outlets located on each finished level. Pipes dropped to unfinished space in basement only.
  20. Electrical outlet provided below counter within kitchen island and/or peninsula cabinet, as per code (only applicable on the island when the island is permanently fixed with plumbing).

Heating and Insulation

  1. Upgraded R31 expandable spray foam insulation to garage ceiling and exterior overhangs where there are livable areas above.
  2. Exterior walls above grade insulated to R22 high density insulation. R40 insulation in attic space above living areas. Basement walls insulated with R12 blanket insulation, full height to approximately 6" above the basement slab.
  3. Electronic programmable thermostat centrally located on main floor, at Vendor's discretion.
  4. High-efficiency, Energy Star® qualified forced air gas furnace with rough-in ductwork sized for future central air conditioning.
  5. All homes to be equipped with HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) paired with furnace.
  6. All exposed mainline metal ductwork joints in basement are sealed.
  7. Ducts professionally cleaned and sanitized. (Purchaser supplied with certificate, which is to be redeemed within 3 months from date of closing).
  8. Gas fireplace with painted wood mantle surround painted white and 3-piece marble surround (no hearth), as per plan. Purchaser(s) choice from Vendor's standard samples.

Laundry & Mudroom / Family Centre

  1. Base cabinets, desks, and upper cabinets in the mud room/family centre, where shown on plans, to be white melamine only with Purchasers choice of laminate top from Vendor's standard samples. Benches, as per plan, to consist of a painted MDF top.
  2. Energy Star® qualified exhaust fan in laundry room.
  3. Exterior venting for dryer in laundry room.
  4. Single basin laundry tub, where shown on plan, to have a two handle faucet able to be set in a base cabinet, as per plan.
  5. Second floor laundry rooms only, to have tiled baseboards and vinyl lined sloped tiled floors to the floor drain. Raised marble sill at entrance.
  6. Optional upper cabinet in laundry room, as per plan.
  7. "Oatey" box (or equivalent) recessed in the wall of finished laundry rooms, in the vicinity of the washer to facilitate ease of connection of the washing machine hot and cold water lines as well as the drain.

Interior Features

  1. Interior walls to be painted with two (2) coats of off-white premium quality latex paint, one (1) coat prime plus one (1) coat finish.
  2. All interior doors and trim to be painted with two (2) coats of white premium quality latex paint, one (1) coat prime and one (1) coat finish.
  3. Sprayed stipple ceilings with 4" smooth borders in all rooms except for kitchen, breakfast, all bathrooms and laundry room, which have smooth ceilings. Closets have sprayed stipple ceilings without smooth borders.
  4. Trimmed archways, as per plan.
  5. Natural finish oak nosing, handrails and 1 5/16" pickets in finished areas, as per plan.
  6. Staircase in finished areas to consist of natural finish oak treads, risers, and oak veneer stringers.
  7. Tray, coffered, and cathedral ceilings, as per applicable plan.
  8. All closets to have white vinyl coated wire shelving.
  9. Drywall enclosed key shelf, as per plan.
  10. Painted Classique style interior doors with colonial style 4" baseboards and 2¾" casing in all finished areas, as per plan.
  11. Interior pewter or brushed nickel finish door levers and door hardware (hinges painted), Vendor's choice.
  12. Privacy locks on master bedroom and bathroom doors.
  13. Coffered ceiling in dining hall and tray ceiling in the master bedroom, as per plan. Smooth painted finish ceilings inside the tray ceilings of the master bedroom, as per plan.

Kitchen Features

  1. Upgraded cabinetry in kitchen and servery. Quality constructed and finished kitchen and bathroom cabinetry with hardware and post-formed laminate countertops (as per plan). Colour matched kick plates.
  2. Kitchen and servery uppers to receive crown moulding above the kitchen uppers, as per plan.
  3. Kitchen and servery cabinetry to have extended upper cabinets, as per plan.
  4. Split electrical outlets provided above the kitchen countertop and dedicated outlet for the refrigerator.
  5. Dropped ceiling boxes over kitchen upper cabinets, as per and at Vendor's discretion.
  6. Pantry, servery, island and breakfast bar top, as per plan.
  7. Double stainless steel sink in kitchen, with single lever faucet and vegetable sprayer.
  8. Stove exhaust hood fan (white) with light, vented to exterior.
  9. Dishwasher space provided with rough-in (includes electrical and plumbing only) as per plan. Hook-up cost is extra.
  10. White vinyl coated wire shelving for the kitchen walk-in pantries, as per plan. Maximum 3 shelves high.

Bathroom Features

  1. White pedestal sink in powder room, as per plan.
  2. Washerless single lever water efficient faucets in all bathroom vanities with pop-up drains.
  3. Bathroom fixtures to be white.
  4. Double sinks in master ensuite, as per plan.
  5. Master ensuite to have acrylic oval tub, with a two handle deck-mounted water efficient Roman faucet and a minimum 12" of ceramic wall tiles around tub deck, as per plan.
  6. Master ensuite separate shower stalls, where applicable, to be finished with clear glass panels and half panels (as per design), waterproof surface mount light and chrome frame complete with clear glass shower door, as per plan (ceiling not tiled).
  7. Separate shower stalls, where applicable, to have waterproof interior surface mount light and to be fully tiled up to and including the ceiling, as per plan. Glass shower door optional.
  8. Extra large master ensuite shower with one (1) piece marble slab seat as per plan.
  9. Quality ceramic wall tiles in tub enclosure, where applicable, to height of dropped ceiling (not including ceiling).
  10. Mirrors in all bathrooms with wall mounted strip lighting above the mirror.
  11. Quality cabinetry with post-formed laminate counter tops, as per plan.
  12. Ceramic soap dish in shower stall and tub enclosure, as per plan. Ceramic paper holder and towel bar supplied only, not installed (white).
  13. Energy Star® qualified exhaust fan in all bathrooms.
  14. Pressure balance bathtub and shower faucets in all bathrooms, where applicable, for safety and comfort.
  15. DensShield tile backer with built in moisture barrier in shower stall and tub enclosure, as per plan.
  16. Energy efficient water saver showerhead and toilet tanks.

Flooring Features

  1. Choice of 12" x 12" or 13" x 13" ceramic tile in the foyer, servery, walk-in pantries, mud room/family centre, kitchen/breakfast area, all bathrooms and second floor laundry room from Vendor's standards samples, as per plan.
  2. Purchaser's choice from Vendor's standard Berber broadloom with ¼" high density chipfoam underpad or 35oz polyester broadloom with 12mm standard foam underpad in all second floor areas except for tiled and hardwood areas, as per plan. Choice of colours from Vendor's standard samples (one colour throughout).
  3. 3" x ¾" wide (approx.) pre-finished, natural oak strip hardwood flooring on the main floor (excluding tiled areas), second floor hallways and mid height landings, as per plan.

Exterior Features

  1. Black coach lamp(s) at front door and garage.
  2. Black or pewter grip set(s) and dead bolt installed on front entry door - Vendor's choice.
  3. Two (2) water taps with inside shut-off valves. One (1) in garage and one (1) at the back of the house, located at Vendor's discretion.
  4. Lot to be fully sodded except for hard surface areas, as per plan.
  5. Steel sectional roll up garage door(s) with decorative inserts, as per plan. Coach House style garage doors equipped with decorative hardware, heavy-duty springs and rust resistant door hardware.
  6. Two stage asphalt driveway to be provided at a cost to purchaser of $1200 for a double car driveway, to be paid on closing. (Driveway consisting of base coat and top coat).
  7. Where rear '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 5' x 8' complete with stairs to grade and oversized casement window(s) on the rear wall of basement, as per revised lookout floor plan. Balance of 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, oversized casement window(s), additional brick or siding, framing, insulation on rear wall of basement and a wood balcony approximately 5' 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 Vendor's architect's recommendations.

Vendor Guarantee & Conditions

  1. Geranium Homes has been registered with Tarion Warranty Corporation since 1985 and is in good standing. A completely computerized customer service program is available for a period of one year after closing. The following three inspection forms are to be submitted to the Vendor's Head Office: a pre-delivery inspection form to be completed with the Vendor prior to closing, a second inspection form submitted a maximum of 30 days following the closing date and a final year-end inspection form submitted anytime between a maximum of 30 days prior to and up to the one year anniversary of the closing date.
  2. 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. Qualified Energy Star® homes comply with the most recent version of Energy Star® for New Homes Technical Specifications. Inspection, evaluation and qualifications conducted by third party Evaluator certified by EnerQuality®.
  4. All dimensions noted are approximate.
  5. All room dimensions include cabinetry where shown on plan.
  6. Areas in the house may require boxes in areas in corners or at ceilings to accommodate mechanical pipes or structural members.

Built to Energy Star® & "Geranium Green" Construction Standards All dimensions noted are approximate. *"Maintenance free" means as per the manufacturer's stated representations in respect of each particular product. Specifications, sizes and finishing details are approximate and subject to change without notice. Vendor reserves the right to substitute materials for equal or better quality. Builder reserves the right to substitute materials for equal or better quality. Prices, any lot premiums, features and any applicable incentives referred to are subject to change without notice. Lot sizes, square footages and room dimensions are approximate and are subject to change without notice. The ENERGY STAR® mark is administered and promoted in Canada by Natural Resources Canada. Courts of South Rouge, July 2011. E.&O.E.

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