TOWNHOME Specifications
Exterior Features
• Exterior PVC casement windows Low “E” Argon double glazed with sealed units
• Low “E” Argon basement windows; oversized vinyl clad sliders
• Transom window above front and patio doors
• All operable windows are complete with screens
• Brick and vinyl front elevations as per plan (preassigned by builder) as per plan
• Aluminum soffit and fascia (pre-assigned by builder)
Vinyl front trim detail, vinyl siding on sides and rear, as per plan (pre-assigned by builder)
• White vinyl clad window frames
• Architectural Limited Lifetime Warranty self-sealing fibreglass roof shingles
• Ice and water shield eaves protection 3 ft. up from the side of the roof and up 3 ft. up each side of roof valleys
• Fully insulated garage and insulated raised panel garage door
• Interior self-closing steel door to garage as per plan
• Reinforced Concrete front porches
• Insulated exterior metal front door with weatherstripping
• Brushed nickel front entrance grip set with deadbolt
• Black mailbox and black front lights as per plan
• Two hose bibs
Interior Finishes
• Kitchen and vanity cabinetry in Melamine
• Brushed nickel type finish handles interior door hardware
• Decora light switches & plugs
• 30” high upper cabinets in kitchen
• Microwave shelf on separate GFI plug
• Post-formed laminate countertop in kitchen & bathrooms (except powder room) Powder room has pedestal sink
• Vanity sized mirrors
• Privacy sets for bathrooms & master bedroom
• Contemporary style interior swing doors (as per plan)
• All clothes closets have 1 melamine shelf
• Linen closet with 5 melamine shelves, as per plan
• Upgraded 4” trim baseboards & 2.5” windows & door casings
• 5ft. Patio door with transom window above (as per plan)
Ceramic Tiles & Floor Coverings
• Ceramic tile flooring in entry, kitchen, eating area, all bathrooms, powder room, as per plan
• 36 oz. quality nylon broadloom with 9 (nine) mm under pad on balance of finished areas
• Full height ceramic wall tiles around bathtub (main bathroom only)
• MATTINO custom oversized ensuite bath shower with 3 walls of ceramic tile, acrylic floor and and clear glass slider door with chrome trim.
Stairs, Railings & Paint
• Solid Oak Colonial style railing & spindles as per plan
• Oak floor nosing underneath balustrades & painted wood stringers
• Wood trim, half walls and interior doors to be white semigloss finish
• Stipple ceiling throughout except powder room, bathrooms and kitchen
Foundation & Concrete Floors
• Waterproofing: Platon Foundation Protector® Membrane on exterior foundation walls
• Foundation Walls: Poured concrete 8” thick with steel reinforcement
• Drainage: 6” diameter perimeter drainage system with clear stone coverage
• Parging: Cement parging to exposed portions of foundation wall (externally)
• Footings: 20” and 24” poured concrete as per engineered plan
• Garage Floor: 4” thick concrete with broom finish and reinforcing
• Basement Floor: 3” thick concrete with trowelled finish
Framing
• Roof: Prefabricated roof trusses with 7/16” oriented strandboard sheathing on roof with “H” clips at 24” centres
• Joist: Pre-engineered floor system, as per plan
• Subfloor: Tongue & groove sheathing subfloor, glued, sanded and screwed
• Ceiling: 9 ft. high ceiling on main floor hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen
• Internal Walls: kiln-dried 2” x 6” studs and 2” x 4” studs, steel beams & posts as per arch (as per plan)
• Garage Walls: Kiln-dried 2” x 4” studs at 16” centres
• Garage Party Walls: Kiln-dried 2” x 4” studs, insulation on each side and 5/8” drywall
• Party Walls: between homes on the main and 2nd floor.
Two separate Kiln-dried staggered 2” x 4” stud walls, with one inch air space between the 2 layers of the fire code gypsum board, and fibreglass insulation on both sides and finished with 5/8” drywall each side.
• Basement Walls: 2” x 4” studs framed full height @ 24” centres (external walls only)
• External Walls: Kiln dried 2” X 6” studs at 16” centres
Insulation & Drywall
• Ceilings: R-60 blown insulation at roof.
• Stipple finished ceiling except kitchen & bathrooms
• Basement: R-20 insulation at exterior wall to 6” above basement floor (external walls only)
• Exterior Wall: R-20 insulation and ½” gypsum drywall
• Garage Ceiling: R-31 insulation under second floor area
• Garage: Fully insulated R-12 wall insulation, fully drywalled and gas proofed
• Vapour Barrier: Super 6 mil polyethylene
• Low expansion foam around all exterior windows & doors to minimize air leakage (except garage door)
• Party walls: between houses on the main and 2nd floors are insulated R-12 batt insulation on each side of the party wall.
Energy Saving Heating
• 96% High efficiency gas 2 stage condensing forced air furnace.
• Duct joints taped to Energy Star standard
• Programmable thermostat
• Oversized ducts for future air conditioning
• All duct work power vacuumed prior to occupancy
• Tankless Rental hot water tank
• Heat Recovery Ventilator
Plumbing Features
• Porcelain pedestal sink in powder room
• White plumbing fixtures
• Double stainless steel kitchen sink with single lever faucet
• Free standing Soaker tub in ensuite bathroom (as per plan with single faucet
• 5 ft. fiberglass tub in main bathroom (as per plan)
• Bathtub surround tiled to ceiling in main bathroom only
• Separate oversized Mattino custom ceramic shower walls and fibreglass base in ensuite bath (as per plan)
• Ensuite shower includes clear glass slider door with chrome trim
• Porcelain sinks in all bathroom vanities
• Single lever chrome faucets
• “PEX” type water pipes
White Toilets
• Posi- temp shower fixtures, pressure balancing valve maintains water pressure & controls temperature (scald guard)
• Opening & rough-in for future dishwasher
• Two exterior hose bibs one in garage, one at rear
• Tankless hot water heater (rental)
• Back water valve in basement floor, as required by code
• Metal pan and floor drain for 2nd floor laundry, as per plan
Electrical & Light Fixtures
• Electrical outlets in all bathrooms as per code
• 100 amp electrical breaker panel & copper wiring
• Decora light switches & plugs throughout finished spaces, as per plan
• Copper wiring throughout house
• Capped ceiling outlet in dining room for future ceiling light
• All bedrooms have a ceiling light fixture
• Strip lighting in all bathrooms
• Bathrooms equipped with exhaust fans vented to exterior
• Electrical outlet in garage ceiling for future automatic door opener
• Exterior weatherproof electrical outlets (as per code)
• Smoke detector on each floor and in each bedroom as per code
• Carbon Monoxide detector on each level and in each bedroom as per code
• Exterior Black light fixtures located at front and rear (as per plan)
• Front door chime
• Electrical outlet for dryer & kitchen stove each on dedicated circuit
• White hood fan above future stove opening vented with 6 inch vent to exterior
Rough-In & Pre-Wiring
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• Rough-in for future central vacuum system
• 3 CAT-5 rough-ins (for future television or cable)
Landscaping
• Architecturally designed streetscaping & pre-determined exterior colours
• Precast patio stone walkway
• Garage floor and driveway sloped for drainage
• Concrete front steps and wood rear steps as per grade
• Landscaping and trees as per landscape plan
• Fully sodded lot
• Asphalt paved driveway
Warranty
• Homes are covered with a 1 year builder warranty
• Two year warranty covers plumbing, electrical, water penetration & heating
• TARION 7 Year Warranty Program covers major structural defects.
• Tarion registration fee to be paid by Purchaser at closing
