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Deluxe Exterior Finishing Interior Trim Features
Custom design details Flooring 
Landscaping Interior and exterior painting 
Advanced construction details Gourmet Kitchen Features
Energy conservation features Designer bathroom Features
Electrical Features Main Floor Laundry Room
Plumbing Features  

 

Deluxe Exterior Finishing:
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1.
Your choice of over 10 standard brick colours.
2.
Masonry detailing such as soldier coursing over garage door, arches, and keystones (as per plan).
3.
Bricks used above most 1st floor windows and patio door for an rich finish and to avoid leaks.
4.
Raked Mortar joints for a more elegant finish on the front of the home for clay bricks.
5.
Stone street number in keystone (as per plan).
6.
Heavy duty "poly crete" brick starter strip on top of foundation wall to reduce leaks.
7.
Heavy tar paper behind brick and siding.
8.
Self-sealing 20 year asphalt shingles (manufacturer's warranty).
9.
Maintenance free vinyl siding, and aluminum fascia, soffits and eavestroughes (as per plan).
10.
Basement walls with 20 Mpa concrete instead of std. 15 MPa with damp proofing.
11.
Vinyl windows used throughout.
12.
Each operating window comes with a screen.
13.
Exterior doors are steel clad construction with security dead bolt and weather stripping.
14.
Break-in resistant framing at exterior doors.
15.
Quality 4 panel aluminum patio door with anti-break in features for additional security or optional terrace doors (as per plan).
16.
Porches and garage poured with 32 MPa concrete and contains reinforcing steel to minimize cracks.
17.
Door closer on door from garage to prevent gas penetration into the house (as per plan).
 

Custom Design Details:
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18.
High pitched roofs with vaulted ceilings (as per elevation drawings).
19.
Stucco and cast stone accents (as per plan).
20.
Factory primed roll-up clad wood garage doors with heavy-duty springs and hardware.
21.
With over 120 designs to choose from, there is sure to be one in your price range.
22.
We can custom design any house plan to suit.
23.
Minor structural changes available.
24.
Vaulted or cathedral ceilings (as per plan).
25.
Garage sittings are architecturally controlled and may be reversed from plan due to grading.
26.
Door from the garage to house is optional.
27.
Garage floor and driveway sloped for drainage.
28.
All dimensions assume siding on second floor.
29.
Optional cold cellars . (as per plan).
 

Landscaping:
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30.
Fully sodded lot and graded for drainage.
31.
Driveway graded with one load of 2" stone and one load of crusher run gravel.
 

Advanced Construction Details:
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32.
All subfloors are screwed, sanded and nailed to reduce floor squeaks.
33.
Upgraded wall board in shower used to prevent the tiles from peeling off the wall in the future.
34.
Steel beam and post construction in basement.
35.
All 2' x 4" studs on all interior walls placed no more than 16" apart to stop drywall sagging.
36.
Plywood roof sheathing instead of aspenite.
37.
Metal resilient channel on the second floor ceiling to reduce truss uplift and to deaden the sound from the exterior.
38.
Eight foot ceilings on both 1st and 2nd floors.
39.
Warp resistant Kiln-dried floor joists used to minimize floor squeaks.
40.
Security dead bolts, on all swing type doors entering the house from the exterior.
41.
All drywall is applied with both screws and nails to reduce nail pops.
42.
Caulking applied around all door and windows.
 

Energy Conservation Features:
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43.
High efficiency forced air gas furnace with electronic ignition, power vented to exterior.
44.
Heating ducts for future air conditioning.
45.
Sufficient heating ducts supplied to basement.
46.
Up to 5 cold air returns supplied for maximum efficiency for your heating system.
47.
High Efficiency hot water tank.
48.
Exterior walls are insulated to R-18.5, R-32 in ceilings and R-12 in basement.
49.
Hot water tank is a rental unit, and is power vented to the exterior of the house.
50.
Exterior vent provided for dryer hookup.
51.
Location of furnace and hot water tank designed for future basement finishing plans.
52.
Thermostat and air circulating fan control switch centrally located on main floor.
53.
Colour coordinated roof vents to match roof shingles instead of unpainted plain steel.
 

Electrical Features:
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54.
100 Amp. circuit breaker electric service panel.
55.
Copper wiring used throughout the home.
56.
Smoke detector on each floor.
57.
Ceiling light fixture in each bedroom.
58.
Home roughed in for central vac system.
59.
Upgraded DECORA light switches used.
60.
Covered electrical plug in front and rear yard.
61.
Garage plug for future garage door opener.
62.
Electrical outlet in the basement at the panel.
63.
Fan in each bathroom vented to exterior.
64.
Electric door bell at front entrance.
65.
Wall switched plug for lamps in living room.
66.
Heavy duty receptacle for stove and dryer.
67.
Three cable t.v. outlets roughed in.
68.
Three telephone rough in outlets supplied.
69.
Electric light fixture beside all exterior doors.
 

Plumbing Features:
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70.
Single lever, washerless faucets for all sinks except the laundry tub.
71.
Fiberglass laundry tub with hookup for washer.
72.
Quality plumbing fixtures used throughout the home.
73.
Two exterior taps, one at rear, one in garage.
74.
All 4 piece ensuites include neo-angle shower with shower door (as per plan).
75.
Pressure balanced showers prevent scalding.
76.
Insulated "no sweat" toilets in all bathrooms.
77.
Washerless kitchen faucet with sprayer.
 

Interior Trim Features:
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78.
Direct vent gas fireplace (as per plan).
79.
Oak mantle and ceramic border (per plan).
80.
Painted white colonial trim.
81.
Upgraded Oak plywood stringers (sides) on all main floor staircases instead of cheaper spruce stairs that will squeak.
82.
Oak spindles on main staircase (as per plan.)
83.
All main floor archways trimmed in wood for an elegant look instead of drywall finish.
84.
All closets have a full wood jamb trimmed on exterior side only.
85.
Interior door hardware in shiny brass finish.
86.
Your choice of white Series 800, Classique or flat mahogany room doors.
87.
Bi-folding door for closets.
 

Flooring:
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88.
Your choice of premium imported 12" x 12" or 13" x 13" ceramic tile in the foyer, main hall kitchen, dinette, all bathrooms and laundry room (from builder's samples).
89.
Your choice of Canadian made 36 Oz. nylon (or 40 oz. polyester) carpeting on all finished areas where no ceramic floors (as per plans).
90.
Quality chip foam under pad.
91.
Tongue and groove sub flooring applied with screws and nails to minimize squeaks.
92.
Upgraded marble thresholds where ceramics meet with other types of flooring on both the main and second floors.
93.
Ceramic floors, raised tubs and showers are covered with layer of wire mesh and cement before the tiles applied to minimize leaks.
94.
Subfloor joints are sanded before the flooring is applied to ensure that the floor surface is level.
95.
Concrete basement floor poured over gravel with a floor drain near the hot water tank.
 

Interior and Exterior Painting:
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96.
Interior walls to be painted with one coat of latex drywall primer and one coat of finish paint. Choice of 2 paint colours from builder's list including the exterior door and trim paint. (med. & deep base tints are optional extra.)
97.
Ceilings spray stippled except kitchen, laundry and bathrooms which are smooth finish. 98. Textured ceilings available. (Optional extra.)
99.
Mahogany trim and oak stairs can be stained to your choice of colour. (Optional extra.)
 

Gourmet Kitchen Features:
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100.
Deluxe kitchen cabinets custom built for each home and can be customized and upgraded to suit your own specifications.
101.
Colour coordinated kick plates under cabinets.
102.
Selection of post-formed laminated counters.
103.
Double stainless steel sink with back ledge.
104.
Single lever washerless taps on sink.
105.
Kitchen stove fan vented to exterior.
106.
Dishwasher space provided with rough-in plumbing and wiring for future dishwasher.
107.
Dedicated electrical circuit for refrigerator.
108.
Double door pantry in kitchen (as per plans).
109.
Wide range of colours and styles to design your kitchen to suit your individual needs.
 

Designer Bathroom Features:
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110.
Bathroom layouts can be adjusted to suit your design requirements.
111.
Exhaust fan vented to exterior in bathrooms.
112.
Privacy locks installed on all bathroom doors.
113.
Wide selection of imported ceramics for the floors, and bathtub enclosures.
114.
Decorative insert tiles available in all tub and shower areas from samples (optional extra).
115.
Marble thresholds where ceramics meet other flooring on both floors.
116.
Quality washerless taps on all vanities with pop-up drain plugs, instead of a rubber stopper.
117.
Strip lighting above all vanities.
118.
Plate glass mirror above all vanities.
119.
Ceramic towel bar, toilet tissue roll holder and soap dish colour coordinated to match the fixtures in all bathrooms.
120.
Hydro outlet for beside all bathroom vanities.
121.
Choice of vanity cabinets and counter tops from builder's standard samples.
122.
Colour coordinated kick plates in all bathrooms not just bathroom on main floor.
 

Main Floor Laundry Room:
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123.
Single laundry tub with hot and cold water hook ups, and drain for washer discharge.
124.
Imported ceramic floors tiles from samples.
125.
Gas dryer hookup (optional) to save energy.
   
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact sales staff for current information and features.
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