Exterior & Construction
All exterior designs and colours are architecturally controlled to ensure a harmonious streetscape and enhanced curb appeal.
Upgraded Cambridge Architectural fibreglass roof shingles with 30 yr. limited manufacturers' warranty.
Distinctive high pitchroof lines constructed with engineered roof trusses.
Genuine clay brick and manufactured stone as per elevation.
Stone windowsills where applicable, as per elevation.
Pre-finished aluminum soffits, fascia, downspouts and eavestrough.
Acrylic stucco, wood or cement fibre wall cladding where applicable, as per elevation.
Heritage style vinyl porch ceiling soffit.
Load bearing composite porch columns with decorative caps and bases.
Poured concrete porch slabs, as per plan.
Poured concrete garage floor slab with saw cut control joints and perimeter keyway to prevent slab settlement.
Brush coat finish on exposed foundations.
Dent resistant fibreglass front entrance door with low maintenance vinyl door frame and weatherstrip.
Insulated steel clad side entrance and rear garden doors with low maintenance vinyl door frame and weatherstrip.
Satin Nickel grip set with deadbolt lock on front entrance door. Satin Nickel lever handle with deadbolt lock on all other entrance doors.
Heritage style street number plaque.
Carriage house style sectional garage doors.
Low maintenance vinyl casement windows with architecturally selected exterior colours.
Sliding basement windows. All basement windows are white vinyl, size and location may vary due to lot grading.
Look-Out lot conditions include oversized rear (casement) basement window(s) as grade permits.
Walk-out lot conditions include oversized rear basement window(s) and garden door(s) from basement as grade permits.
Screens provided for all opening windows and rear garden doors.
Pre-cast concrete slab walkway from driveway to front entrance.
Pre-cast concrete steps at front & side entrances. Number of steps may vary due to lot grading.
Crushed stone driveway as per approved lot grading plan.
Lot graded as per approved grading plan. Ravine and greenbelt lots may have areas that are to be left in a natural state.
Poured concrete foundation with sprayed on damp proofing & wrapped with drainage membrane.
Interior Finishing
Plywood sub-floor glued and fastened with screws, joints ground smooth prior to installation of floor finishes.
9'-0" High ceiling on first floor (1½ & 2 storey plans).
8'-0" High ceiling on second floor.
Kiln-dried wall studs used in all finished areas of the home for straighter walls and fewer nail pops.
Rounded bull nose drywall corners where applicable, as per plan.
Smooth ceilings with painted finish in Kitchen, Laundry and all Bathrooms.
California style textured ceilings with 4" smooth border in all other finished areas. (No border on sloping ceilings).
Garage walls and ceiling drywalled with 1 tape coat.
Basement area unfinished except where noted.
Interior walls to be painted with premium quality latex paint. Purchaser's choice of up to three colours. *
Trim and doors to be painted white semi-gloss enamel.
Natural finish Oak banister with 1-3/8" Oak spindles.
Embossed interior doors with Satin Nickel lever handles.
Traditional style 7" baseboards on 1st. flr. & 5" baseboards on 2nd. Flr. & finished basement areas.
4" Crown Moulding in Living Rm, Dining Rm & Stud, as per plan
Traditional style wide profile 3" back-band door & window casing.
Oak staircase to second floor as per plan.
Carpet grade interior stairs with painted stringers to basement.
Traditional style painted fireplace mantel as per plan.
Ceramic tile flooring (12"x12" or 13"x13") in Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, and all bathrooms, as per plan. * Diagonal installation is optional.
Pre-finished oak hardwood flooring in Living Rm., Dining Rm., Great Rm. and Study, as per plan.
45 oz carpet with rubber under- pad in all other finished areas. *
Gourmet Kitchen Highlights
Purchaser's choice of Granite or engineered Quartz countertops.*
Custom designed Kitchen layout. Purchaser to provide appliance specifications and manufacturers' installation instructions.
Flush breakfast bars or freestanding island as per plan.
Plumbing and electrical rough in for dishwasher.
Plumbing rough in for refrigerator ice maker.
Double compartment under-mount stainless steel kitchen sink.
Moen single lever washerless Kitchen faucet.
Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator and Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
Luxurious Bathrooms
Purchaser's choice of vanity cabinets and laminate countertops*
Ensuite vanity cabinet 36" high and includes one bank of drawers.
American Standard Vitreous china basins in all bathrooms.
American Standard water saving toilet in all bathrooms.
Acrylic soaking tub w/ ceramic tile deck in Ensuite bathroom.
Moen 3 pc. Roman tub faucet for soaking tub.
Ceramic Shower with framless glass enclosure in Enuite Bathroom
Acrylic one piece tub/shower unit with curtain rod in Main bathroom.
Moen single lever lavatory faucets.
Moen Posi-temp pressure balance valve in all showers.
White bathroom fixtures.
Chrome finish on all faucets.
Ultra quiet ceiling exhaust fan in all bathrooms.
Electrical & Plumbing
200-amp circuit breaker electrical panel with copper wiring throughout.
Traditional style coach lights located beside overhead garage door(s), side entrance, and rear garden doors as per plan.
Recessed exterior pot light(s) in front porch soffit as per plan.
GFI protected Kitchen and Bathroom electrical outlets.
Heavy duty electrical outlets for stove and electric clothes dryer.
Two exterior weatherproof GFI wall outlets.
Weatherproof soffit outlet with inside switch provided for Seasonal lighting.
Three wall mounted electrical outlets in garage.
Ultra quiet belt drive Garage door openers with remote control.
One electrical outlet in unfinished basement installed below breaker panel.
Hardwired smoke & CO-2 detectors, as per code.
Front entrance door chime.
Decora type switches and wall outlets (white).
Dome ceiling lights in all bedrooms & hallways.
Switched ceiling outlet provided for Dining Rm., Breakfast Area, and above Kitchen Island. (Fixtures not included).
Dome ceiling light installed above Kitchen sink.
P.C. lights provided in unfinished basement area.
Pre-wired for telephone (5 locations).
Pre-wired for cable TV (5 locations).
Rough in for central vacuum system with drops to basement.
Rough in for future home alarm system.
Drilled well and private sewage system.
Central air conditioning system.
White thermo foil Laundry cabinet with white laminate countertop and Stainless steel single bowl sink in Laundry Rm.
Wall mounted connections for washing machine.
Exterior exhaust vent for dryer.
Energy Conservation & Home Comfort
All casement windows have factory sealed Low E glass with Argon for increased year round comfort and reduced energy costs.
Building envelope wrapped with Tyvek air barrier, door and window openings sealed to prevent draughts.
Upgraded R40 attic & R22 exterior wall insulation.
R31 cathedral and sloped ceiling insulation where applicable.
R12 Blanket type basement insulation.
High Efficiency 2 stage variable-speed gas furnace for more even heat distribution, quieter operation and reduced heating costs.
Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRV) for optimal indoor air quality.
Central air-conditioning system
Furnace mounted flow through humidifier.
Gas fired hot water tank (Rental).
Direct vent gas fireplace as per plan.
Ductwork professionally cleaned.
Tarion New Home Warranty and General Notes
7 Years- major structural defects.
2 Years- plumbing, heating, electrical systems and building envelope.
1 Year- all other items.
Purchaser agrees to pay the enrolment fee as a closing adjustment.
All construction to meet or exceed Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements and applicable Tarion Performance Guidelines.
House types, streetscapes and driveway locations subject to final approval by the control Architect and the Town of Whitby.
Purchaser acknowledges that variations may occur in the characteristics of natural wood products and finishes that are beyond the control of the Vendor or Builder and agrees to accept such variations.
Builder has the right to substitute materials of equal or better quality.
*All selections to be made from builder's samples within the time frame specified by the builder or the builder's decor consultant.
Ceilings and walls may be modified to accommodate mechanical systems.
Actual useable square footage and room dimensions may vary those indicated on floor plans.
Plans may be reversed due to municipal, Architectural or engineering requirements.
Specifications subject to change without notice. E&O.E. 12.01.09
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