Builder Specifications
Landscaping
- Lot graded as required and seeded on all graded areas only
- Gravel base driveway
- Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door
- Lawn lamp post at end of driveway
Foundation & Concrete Floors (Basement)
- Poured concrete foundation wall with reinforcing steel bars
- 4″ perforated drain tile around perimeter of foundation
- 3″ concrete basement floor with smooth trowel finish
- 4″ concrete garage floor with broom finish
- Platon drainage system on exterior foundation walls ofliving areas (waterproofing)
- Cement parging on external exposed foundation walls
- 24″ diameter sump pit complete with pump and discharge line to exterior
Structural (Framing)
- External house wall construction 2″x 6″ kiln dried studs at 16″ centers with 7/16″ exterior sheathing
- External garage walls 2″x 4″ studs at 16″ centers
- Internal walls 2″x 4″ kiln dried studs at 16″ centers with ½” drywall
- Pre-engineered floor joist system
- Floor sheathing 5/8″ tongue and groove OSB plywood glued, nailed and screwed to joists
- Manufactured roof trusses as per engineered designs
- Roof sheathing 7 /16″ OSB with H clips
- 8′ ceiling on main floor on most models, as per plans
- Engineered steel posts and beams as per plans
- 5/8″ plywood underlay or Ditra membrane under ceramic floor tiles
Energy Efficiency (Insulation & Vapour Barrier)
- Exterior wall R-22 fiberglass batt insulation
- Ceilings R-60 blown fiberglass insulation, R-31 fiberglass batt insulation in cathedral ceilings
- Garage ceilings with finished room above have heated cavity space with R-28 fiberglass batt insulation
- Exterior basement walls R-20 with continuous foam insulation to basement floor or equal
- 6 mil. Polyethylene continuous vapor barrier
- Exterior walls caulked at wall plates and at double studs
- Typar, Tyvek house wrap
- Dura vents roof vents for ventilation into attic
Exterior Finishes
- Clay brick masonry or stone as per plans
- Maintenance free vinyl siding
- Maintenance free aluminum soffit and fascia
- Maintenance free extruded vinyl windows with screens on all operable windows
- All windows thermal seal double glazing; low E argon gas
- Basement windows to be vinyl with thermal sliders and screens
- Side lights and transoms where applicable (as per plans)
- Double glazed sliding patio door with sealed thermal units, with screened sliding door (as per plans)
- Steel clad insulated front entry door with hardware and security deadbolt, weather stripping and aluminum sill
- Insulated steel door from garage including security deadbolt, door closer, weather stripping and aluminum sill
- Embossed steel sectional overhead garage door
- Self-sealing high grade asphalt shingles complete with a 25 year manufacturer’s limited warranty
- Poured concrete or Pressure Treated Wood front porch, as per plans
- Pressure treated wood rear deck complete with railing and stairs to grade, 6ft. x 4ft. or as per plan
- Civic address number(s)
Heating
- High efficiency two stage forced-air gas (propane) furnace
- Oversized ducts for air-conditioning
- High efficiency direct vent gas fireplace with trim, pre-finished oak mantle and surround plus ceramic hearth (selected models)
- HRV complete with bathroom exhaust timer
- High efficiency gas (propane) water heater (leased)
- All duct work cleaned prior to occupancy
- Programmable thermostat
Plumbing Features
- White plumbing fixtures
- Water-Saver 6 Litre Plebe Toilets (or equal)
- Single lever faucets in all vanities, showers and tubs
- Scald-guard temperature control valves on all showers
- Fiberglass shower stall with door in ensuite bathroom with white ceramic on all wall above shower (selected models)
- Laundry tub with chrome faucets (or brass, if in basement)
- Rough-in for dishwasher under kitchen sink
- Rough-in for clothes washer and dryer
- Double stainless steel kitchen sink with single lever faucet
- All tub surrounds tiled 2′ above tub deck
- Choice of bathroom vanity styles; countertop, tiling and flooring colours, all from builder’s samples
- Ceramic tissue holder and towel bar in all bathrooms
- Pedestal sink or vanity sink in powder room (as per plans)
- Two exterior hose-bibs (one in garage and one at the rear of the house)
- Sewage ejector pit in basement complete with pump, if laundry in basement
- RYCA approved drilled well to 200ft. (extra cost beyond 200 ft)
- RVCA approved septic system
Electrical/Mechanical
- White Decora light switches throughout
- White ceiling light in all bedrooms including master bedroom
- Dining room ceiling light outlet capped
- Exterior vented fan in kitchen
- Rough-in for central vacuum dropped to basement
- 100 amp service, copper wiring throughout
- Electrical outlet in garage
- Second electrical outlet for future garage door opener
- Weather-proof outlet at front and rear
- Interconnected smoke detector and strobe on each floor level
- Three cablevision and 2 Bell telephone outlets prewired, including wall plates and demarcation box
- Exterior light package including soffit lights (as per plans)
- Dryer duct vented to exterior
Interior Finishes
- Colonial style trim and doors
- Hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, family room, lower hall and den (if applicable)
- Fully painted interior (2 coats on walls, 2 coats on woodwork)
- Semi-gloss painted finish in bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room
- Sprayed stipple ceiling (with decorator edge trim) in all rooms except bathrooms and kitchen
- Quality 40oz Nylon carpet with upgraded underpad
- Ceramic tile flooring in front entrance, all bathrooms, kitchen, main and upper level laundry rooms
- Professionally designed custom-crafted kitchen
- Solid oak nosing, railing and spindles to be stained
- Traditional style oak railings
- Microwave shelf in all kitchens
- Upper laundry cabinets in main or upper floor laundry rooms only, as per plan
- Full length bathroom mirrors
WARRANTY
Klinger Homes Incorporated is a registered builder with Tarion Warranty Corporation. Homes will be registered and fees paid by Klinger Homes.
For more warranty information, visit Tarion’s website at www.tarion.com
