CACHET HOME COMFORT PROGRAM • Programmable smart thermostat • Smart outlets (x2) • Smart light switches (x2) • Smart electronic door lock • Garage door opener with WiFi connectivity. One garage door opener per door, as per applicable elevation • Video doorbell • Humidity sensing quiet fan in primary ensuite • Electrical receptacle with integrated USB port in kitchen and primary bedroom. Location to be determined by Vendor MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND NATURAL GAS COMPONENTS • Energy efficient forced air natural gas furnace with 2 stage variable speed ECM and electronic ignition • Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) • Ducting sized for future air conditioning • High-efficiency gas-operated power vented hot water heater. Rental unit. (Purchaser to sign rental agreement prior to possession) • Passive drain water heat recovery system connected to two shower drains • LED light fixtures provided throughout (except living and dining room) • 100-amp electrical service breaker panel on townhomes and 200-amp electrical service breaker panel on detached homes with copper wiring throughout in accordance with ESA and OBC requirements • Switch-controlled receptacle in living room and capped outlet in dining room ceiling (as per applicable plan) • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (as per Ontario Building Code) • White Decora light switches and electrical outlets throughout • 220-volt outlet for stove • Electrical counter outlets for small appliances at counter level • Ground fault interceptor protection in all bathrooms and powder room • Conduit for future car charger, location to be determined by Vendor • Pre-wiring for data (4) CAT 5e and (2) telephone cables • Home tested and rated by third-party Energy Rating Consultant GENERAL FEATURES AND WARRANTIES • Cachet Homes has been building homes of the highest quality for nearly 40 years and offers a complete customer service program • The Tarion Warranty Program offers: i. Seven (7) Year protection on structural defects* ii. Two (2) Year protection on mechanicals and materials including electrical, plumbing, heating and distribution systems, all exterior cladding, windows, and doors* iii. One (1) Year protection on workmanship and material defects* • Cachet Homes shall provide all warranties offered by its reputable component suppliers for roofing, hardware, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems, including other key elements, as applicable • The Purchaser acknowledges that any features, materials, or decorations contained in Cachet’s sales office, marketing materials, artist renderings or model homes may include features, decorations, fixtures and chattels that are not intended to be included in the dwelling and such features, decorations, fixtures and chattels shall not be included in the dwelling or under this Agreement unless expressly provided for herein or in any schedules forming part of the Agreement • The Purchaser acknowledges that wood grain, stone, porcelain, or marble finishes and other natural materials to be installed within the Dwelling may vary from Cachet’s samples selected in texture, finish appearance and consistency due to the natural composition of these products and therefore agrees to accept all inherent cosmetic variations of such natural products. Should substitution of any colour or material selections specifically chosen by the Purchaser become necessary, the Purchaser will re-select such substitute material from Cachet’s standard samples • The Purchaser acknowledges that the specifications and finishes in home(s) located at Cachet’s other projects may differ from the specifications in model homes and new homes being purchased at the project that is the subject of this Agreement. Cachet reserves the right to substitute materials with that of equal or better quality • All interior selections will be made at Cachet’s Décor Studio during business hours from Monday – Friday by private appointment. Cachet is pleased to provide a comprehensive décor service program to assist Purchasers in the selection of interior finishes. All interior selections will be made during a private appointment with a Cachet Décor Consultant where standard finishes can be selected, or optional upgrades are available for purchase during the private appointment • All references to sizes, measurements, materials, construction styles, trade/brand/industry names or terms may be subject to change or variation within generally accepted industry standards and tolerances. Measurements may be converted from imperial to metric or vice versa and actual product size may vary slightly as a result. All references to features and finishes are as per applicable plan, model type or elevation, and each item may not be applicable to every home. Locations of features and finishes are as per plan or at Cachet’s sole discretion • Ceiling height may not be as outlined in the features and finishes list in some areas due to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural requirements. As a result, some ceiling areas on each level may be lowered to accommodate those requirements. Some areas may be subjected to the use of bulkheads, boxes, archways or beams and Purchaser agrees to unconditionally accept any and all of the required bulkheads, boxes, archways or beams wheresoever situated • Selection of all features and finishes where the Purchaser is given the option to select the style and/or colour, shall be made from Cachet’s predetermined standard selections QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIORS • Architecturally inspired exterior elevations which include genuine clay brick, manufactured stone, horizontal or vertical siding, decorative frieze board, ornamental trim details and/or other unique architectural applications. As per elevation • Genuine Clay Brick, to FRONT ELEVATIONS of Singles and Townhomes, as per elevation. Side and rear elevations are complete with a brick plinth and siding • All exterior colour packages are predetermined per the community architectural control guidelines • Colour-matched prefinished aluminum, soffits, fascia, eavestroughs, and downspouts • Self-sealing limited lifetime roof shingles (manufacturer’s limited warranty), and metal standing seamed roofing as per elevation • Featuring wood framed wall construction, engineered floor joist-system, with tongue and grooved sub-floor sheathing. Floors are glued, sanded, and fastened with screws • The home is fully insulated with the use of either fiberglass or mineral wool and energy efficient spray foam insulation where required and in accordance with The Ontario Building Code. Spray foam insulation is used to seal all windows and doors to minimize air infiltration • Poured concrete lower-level walls, with damp-proofing and drainage membrane • Covered front porches, porticos, or architectural entry details with poured concrete porch slab (as per applicable plan and elevation). Aluminum railings installed where required by Building Code • Energy efficient Low-E Argon colour-matched vinyl casement windows with fixed and operating panes complete with weather stripping and screens on all operable windows. Lower-level windows are white thermal pane sliders (as per plan) • Contemporary inspired metal insulated front entry doors with glass door lite and/or side lite (as per elevation), complete with front door grip set and security deadbolt • Exterior sliding patio door or single swing door to rear yard (as per plan) • Door from garage to the home interior, as per applicable plan, and installed only if grading permits. Where grading does not permit, the Vendor reserves the right to omit the door without credit to the Purchaser • Where required, foyer or mud room floors may be sunken to accommodate lot grading conditions • Pre-finished steel garage door(s) with pre-finished vinyl garage door frame(s), as per applicable elevation • Garage walls and ceilings of habitable areas are drywalled, rough taped and rough primed (concrete and block areas excluded, drywall not sanded or painted) • Decorative address stone or plaque. As per applicable elevation • Two exterior water taps, one at garage and one at rear. Two exterior waterproof electrical outlets, one at front porch and one at rear • Fully graded and sodded lot (narrow side yards may be finished with granular stone) • Precast concrete slabs to exterior door landings complete with precast step(s) (as per applicable elevation and required by grading) • Two staged asphalt paved driveway (basecoat and topcoat approximately 1 year after basecoat). Purchaser shall pay for the topcoat as an adjustment on closing • Where rear deck conditions are required at rear patio door due to grading the Purchaser will receive a pressure treated wood deck with stairs to grade included in the applicable premium • Where look-out basement conditions are required due to grading the Purchaser will receive a pressure treated wood deck from the main level rear patio door with stairs to grade, and vinyl casement windows in the rear lower level included in the applicable premium. (window sizes are determined by the Vendor) • Where walk-out basement conditions are required due to grading the Purchaser will receive a pressure treated wood balcony from main level patio door, a vinyl sliding patio door from the lower level, vinyl casement windows in the rear lower level, an additional exterior LED light and electrical outlet, additional brick, framing, and insulation included in the applicable premium. (window sizes are determined by the Vendor) INTERIOR • 9-foot-high ceilings on main level and 8-foot-high ceilings on ground and upper level, except in sunken or raised areas, stairways and where there are raised, dropped or cathedral ceilings. As per plan • Contemporary style molded interior passage doors complete with brushed nickel lever type hardware • /- 2 3/4" casings and /- 4" baseboard in all finished areas • Primary ensuite, powder room and bathroom doors include privacy locks • All interior walls are painted in a choice of 1 colour throughout from Vendor’s standard samples. All paints used are Low VOC latex flat paint. All interior doors and trim to be painted with white pearl latex paint. • Smooth ceilings throughout main level, all bathrooms, and laundry room. Spray stippled ceiling with 4" smooth border in all other rooms and areas (excluding closets) • Staircases consist of an oak veneer stringer in a natural varnished finish and carpeted treads and risers from ground to main level and main to upper level, as per applicable plan • Oak handrails with 3" square newel post and 1 5/16" square oak pickets installed on oak nosing as required in natural varnished finish on ground to main level and main to upper level, as per applicable plan • Lower level staircases are a paint grade staircase with painted handrail • Ceramic floor tiles in foyer, main hall, powder room, kitchen, dining/breakfast, all bathrooms, finished laundry room areas and mud rooms from Vendors standard samples (13"x 13" floor tile) • Pre-finished 3" engineered wood flooring in natural varnished finish, on main level areas excluding tiled areas • 40oz. broadloom with cushion under-pad on upper level hallway, staircases, landings, bedrooms, closets and ground level (excluding tiled areas). Purchasers’ choice of 1 colour throughout, from Vendors standard samples (as per applicable plan) • Shelving installed in all closets BATHROOM • Bathroom vanities in a selection of door styles and finishes with Laminate countertops from Vendor‘s standard samples • Choice of 13"x13" ceramic floor tile and choice of 8"x 10" ceramic wall tiles in shower and tub enclosures • Primary ensuite stand up shower features a chrome trim glass shower enclosure with door, LED shower pot light and quartz threshold. Ceramic tile on walls and ceiling with white 2" x 2" mosaic type ceramic shower floor • Free standing acrylic soaker bathtubs in primary ensuite as per applicable plan. Primary ensuite with separate tub to have matching 13"x13" floor tile on tub skirt, deck and one row in height surrounding tub (as per applicable plan) • Acrylic bathtubs in bathrooms (as per applicable plan) • Chrome accessories including towel bar and toilet paper holder in all bathrooms • White energy efficient low-flow toilets in all bathrooms • Elegant white pedestal sink in powder room, as per applicable plan • Single lever faucets to all bathroom basins and pedestal sink • Shut off valve to all faucets and toilets • Individual vanity mirrors and vanity light fixture above sink(s) in all bathrooms • Energy efficient exhaust fans in all bathrooms LAUNDRY ROOM • White laundry base cabinet with single white acrylic laundry basin in finished laundry areas. Laundry tubs in lower or ground level unfinished areas are free standing without base cabinetry (as per applicable plan) • Recessed hot and cold laundry connections with in-wall drain for future washer • Separate electrical outlets for future washer and dryer • Dryer vent rough-in to exterior KITCHEN • A selection of quality cabinetry, in a variety of door styles and finishes from Vendor‘s standard samples • Extended height upper kitchen cabinets ( /-100cm) • Convenient bank of drawers • Extended breakfast counters (as per plan) • A choice of 2cm quartz countertop from Vendors standard samples • Dual-speed exterior vented stainless steel hood fan over stove • Double stainless-steel undermount sink with single lever pull-out spray faucet • Under-counter space for dishwasher complete with rough-in for electrical and plumbing. Final connections by Purchaser • Servery with base and upper cabinets and/or pantry (as per applicable plan)
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