Exterior Finishing Details
Stone exteriors
Long-life maintenance-free aluminium soffit, fascia and eaves troughs
Architectural asphalt shingles – 30 year manufacturers warranty
Superior quality vinyl windows and transoms with thermal, Low-E argon insul-glass
Maintenance-free composite Trex decking on verandas, ornamental maintenancefree railings, copper coloured steel roof and trim
Exceptional front entrances with full glass door, sidelites and transoms, with leaded
caning and bevelled glass in Courtyards; half glass door, sidelites and transoms in
Carriage Homes
Extra-wide 12.5’ single car garages
Sectional steel roll-up garage doors, insulated, embossed with windows, with
automatic garage door opener
Doorbell at main entry
Decorative and uniquely designed house plaques
Accent entry set on front door with lever handle and mortisse lock
Door from garage to home
Interior Finishing Details
9' ceilings on main floor, 8' on second
Round corner bead on drywall throughout home
Textured ceilings except in bathrooms
800 Series Colonial molded panel doors with lever hardware, 3.5” colonial
baseboard trim and 2.5" window trim
White wire shelving in closets
Purchaser selected interior wall and trim paint colours, wall painted with
sealer/primer plus 2 coats of paint in 2 earthtone colours
Kitchens, Baths & Flooring
Quality name-brand berber carpet with quality underpad
Ceramic flooring in kitchen, bathrooms and foyer
Engineered hardwood or hardwood as per plan
Kitchen cabinetry includes: drawers above all lower doors, cabinets built out over
fridge, corner cabinet with glass panel (Courtyard homes only), pots and pans
drawer, pantry, crown moulding and light valance, island or peninsula with
extended counter; microwave / rangehood combination, dishwasher opening and
rough-in
Laminate countertop (upgrade to granite available)
Bathrooms include: quality vanities with drawers in all bathrooms and Pedestal sink
in powder room.
American Standard single-lever washerless taps in baths, Moen pull out spray faucet
in kitchen
White China basin sink and toilet
Ensuite bath includes acrylic tub and separate shower with light
Water-efficient water chamber in bathrooms
Temperature-control valve in shower
Accessories package included in all bathrooms
Wall mounted vanity mirrors in bathrooms
Construction:
Sound-resistant walls between units with 2x4" construction and insulated on each
side
Poured concrete foundation walls and basement floors
2"x6" construction on exterior walls
5/8" tongue and groove plywood subfloors, glued and screwed
Full underground services including sewer, water, hydro, gas telephone and cable
Plywood roof decking on engineered roof trusses
Electrical
Circuit breaker panel with 100 AMP service
Outside soffit potlight fixtures by front and rear exterior doors and garage doors
Decorative exterior lights
Recessed Potlights throughout home included as standard
Decora light switches and counter plugs
Light fixtures installed in bathrooms, master bedroom, laundry and WIC, per plan,
and garage
Security system installed to monitor intrusion, high and low temperature, and high
water in sump
Central Vac rough-in included (3 drops)
Pre-wired for 2 cable TV outlets and 3 telephone locations, including jacks
Heavy-duty wiring and outlet for stove and dryer
Individually metered hydro service
Heating/ Air Conditioning/ Insulation
High efficiency Natural Gas forced air heating system
Central air conditioning included
Heat recovery ventilation system included
Natural Gas rental water heater from local utility
PEX water pipes with ABS drain
Outside dryer vent installed
Plumbing hook-up to washer, dishwasher at move-in
Exterior walls fully insulated to R20, ceiling R40, vaulted ceiling to R32, R-12 to 2'
below grade
Entire home sealed on exterior walls with 6 mil poly vapour barrier system
Two exterior water hose bibs (garage and backyard)
Landscaping and Decorating
"Controlled look" landscaped garden planting at front and rear entrance to each
home, all fully maintained
Controlled night lighting around homes
Automatic irrigation system
Landscaped entrances with interlocking stone pathways
Asphalt driveways with stone edging
Exceptional private courtyard with pond, fountain and waterfall, perennial gardens,
dock, bbq area and patio furniture in Courtyard Homes
Secluded creek and gardens with private patio area and deck for each home in
Carriage Homes