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SINGLES
EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Superior architecturally designed homes to include a mix of
exterior material types and varieties as per LIV Communities’
model plans. All elevations, exterior colours and materials are
architecturally controlled to produce a complementary streetscape.
Materials may consist of a combination of brick, stucco, stone, vinyl
siding, precast concrete surrounds and/or stucco mouldings, as
per elevation. Colours to be selected from Vendor’s predetermined
packages that have been created using professionally approved
Architectural guidelines and colours.
• Low maintenance vinyl clad thermo-sealed fixed style casement
windows throughout, with grilles as per plan (front elevation only).
A minimum of one operable window with screen per room, or door
(as per plan). Basement windows to be vinyl sliders.
• Stone or brick to first floor with vinyl siding above at side and rear
elevations, as per plan and elevation.
• Insulated metal front entry door with a vinyl frame, quality satin nickel
finish grip set, and deadbolt lock for your family’s added security.
• Convenient DIRECT ACCESS FROM GARAGE TO HOME
includes an insulated metal door complete with door closure with
deadbolt where shown on plans, and only where grade permits.
• Garden patio door(s) or 5’ sliding door to rear yard (as per plan).
• Elegant coach lamps at front elevation (as per plan or as required).
• Pre-finished maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia,
eavestrough and downspouts (as per elevation).
• Quality self-sealing asphalt shingles with a limited 25-year
manufacturer’s warranty and pre-finished metal roofing in some
areas (as per plan).
• Premium quality metal insulated sectional garage door(s) some
with decorative lite top panel (as per plan).
• Two (2) exterior weatherproof electrical outlets are included;
one at front and one at rear of house.
• Two (2) exterior hose bibs; one in garage and one at rear
or side of house.
• Hard surface walkway from driveway to front porch.
• Precast concrete steps at front, sides, and rear entrances as required
(as per plan and grading).
• Covered porch with exterior columns (as per elevation) and exterior
maintenance free railing, if required by grade.
• Elegant municipal address numbers installed on front elevation.
• 2-stage asphalt paved driveway, base and top-coat, to the width
of the garage.
• Professionally graded and sodded front and rear yard.
Some gravel may be used between side yards.
• Poured concrete foundations include a sprayed damp-proofing
and exterior plastic drainage layer.
• Garage floors are poured concrete complete with steel reinforcement
in garage floor (as per plan) to enhance structural integrity.
• Garage finished in drywall and taped on wood framed walls only.
• Superior 2”x6” exterior walls for strength and stability with
exterior insulated sheathing.
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Poured concrete floor in the basement with a floor drain
by the furnace area, as per plan.
• Sump pump and drain to exterior to be located in the basement,
as required.
• MAIN AND SECOND FLOORS WILL BE FRAMED
WITH AN ENGINEERED WOOD FLOOR SYSTEM FOR
OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
• Subfloor materials and installation meet or exceed OBC
requirements. ALL JOINTS TO BE SANDED AND ALL
SUBFLOORS TO BE NAILED, SCREWED, AND GLUED.
• SHUT-OFF VALVE UNDER EVERY SINK AND TOILET.
• All exterior windows and doors are foam insulated.
• 9’ CEILING HEIGHT ON MAIN FLOOR and 8’ ceiling height
on 2nd floor, excluding bulkheads in kitchen and other areas as
required (as per plan layout).
• Finished areas to have paint grade stringers, carpeted treads
and risers (as per plan).
• STAIRS DESIGNED WITH EXTRA DEEP 10” TREADS
(APPROXIMATE).
• Stairs to unfinished areas to be painted.
• Solid oak 1-5/16” square or traditional spindles and handrail
with natural varnished finish on all finished area stairs.
• Decorative smooth round interior columns (as per plan).
• Choice of imported 13”x13” ceramic floor tiles for foyer/entry,
bathrooms, laundry room/mudroom, and kitchen/dinette
(as per plan), from LIV Communities’ standard samples.
• 35-ounce plush broadloom with 300 Series underpad in all
finished areas not covered by a hard surface material,
from LIV Communities’ standard samples.
• Choice of interior passage doors available from a selection
of Series 800 styles.
• Satin nickel finish levers on all interior doors.
• White painted 2-3/4” CASINGS AND 4-1/8” COLONIAL
STYLE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. SHOE MOULD
PROVIDED ON ALL HARD-SURFACE FLOORING.
• All half walls are capped and trimmed with 2-3/4” casings.
• CALIFORNIA KNOCK-DOWN CEILINGS
THROUGHOUT (excluding closets), with 3” smooth border.
• Smooth ceilings in all bathrooms, laundry and kitchen areas.
PAINTING
• Interior walls to be finished with one coat of primer
and one finish coat of flat paint.
• Purchaser’s choice of two (2) colours for walls throughout
chosen from LIV Communities’ standard samples.
• Trim and doors to be painted with white semi-gloss paint.
FINISHED LAUNDRY AREA FEATURES
• Laundry room to have a laundry tub (as per plan).
• Where a laundry tub is not provided (as per plan) there will be an
in-wall housing unit allowing for hot and cold water supply and
waste disposal outlet for future washer.
• Heavy-duty 220V electrical outlet provided for dryer, vented to exterior.
MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS
• Purchaser allowance of seven (7) communication rough-ins with a choice
between CAT 5 rough-in (for phone or internet use) and RG6 (cable).
• Homes are roughed in for future security systems.
KITCHEN FEATURES
• Gourmet designer kitchens from choice of quality OAK OR
MAPLE CABINETRY WITH ANGLED UPPER CORNER
AND LOWER CORNER PIANO HINGE CABINETS from
LIV Communities’ standard samples (as per plan).
• Flush breakfast bar on kitchen island or peninsula (as per plan).
• 36” EXTENDED UPPER KITCHEN CABINET HEIGHT.
• MICROWAVE SHELF AND 110v PLUG PROVIDED.
• Choice of laminate countertops from LIV Communities’
standard selections.
• Double stainless steel sink with single lever kitchen faucet
and convenient pullout spray.
• Two-speed stainless steel kitchen exhaust fan with light over stove
area vented to exterior with 6” exhaust ducting.
• Dishwasher space with plug and plumbing rough-in provided in kitchen.
• Heavy-duty 220V electrical outlet for electric stove.
BATHROOM FEATURES
• Purchaser’s choice of quality OAK OR MAPLE CABINETRY
for all bathroom vanities, includes laminate countertop and drop-
in sink (as per plan) from LIV Communities’ standard samples.
• Cabinet with drop-in sink or white pedestal sink in powder
room as per plan.
• Wall mounted mirrors installed in all bathroom(s) above vanities.
• Energy efficient water-saver shower head and toilet tanks.
• Pressure balance valve in all showers.
• Quality white fixtures in all bathrooms with white ceramic
bathroom accessories and quality chrome faucets and shower heads.
• Master Ensuite to have separate framed shower with acrylic shower
base, tiled walls and ceiling, with recessed light (as per plan).
40’ and 44’ product ensuite drop-in soaker tub to have matching
floor tile on tub skirt, deck surround, and backsplash (as per plan).
30’ and 36’ product ensuite bath to have 5’ soaker tub with tile
backsplash (as per plan).
• Ensuite shower opening is framed in marble with a chrome-
framed shower glass door and ceramic-tile – LIV Communities
to coordinate marble colour.
• Choice of quality 13”x13” imported ceramic wall and ceiling
tile for bathtubs and shower enclosures from LIV Communities’
Standard samples.
• Tub/shower combination to have shower curtain rod, as per plan.
• Exhaust fan vented to the exterior in all bathrooms, powder room,
and laundry room (where applicable).
• Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.
HEATING/INSULATION & ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES
• Forced air high-efficiency gas furnace with electronic ignition,
vented to exterior.
• Hot water tank, power vented or direct vent (lease or rental).
Note: Purchaser will be required to continue a lease or rental
agreement prior to closing.
• HRV (HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR) promotes healthier
interior air quality by exhausting stale indoor air and replacing
it with fresh outdoor air.
• Thermostat centrally located on main floor.
• Ductwork is sized to accommodate future central air conditioner.
• Homes are sealed with vapour barrier, as per Ontario Building Code.
• All windows and exterior doors are fully caulked, as per Ontario
Building Code.
• Weather-stripping installed on all exterior doors.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• 100 amp electrical panel with breaker switches.
• Elegant white Decora style wall switches and plugs throughout.
• Wall mounted vanity light fixture installed above each sink
in all bathrooms.
• Switched light fixtures in all rooms (as per plan). Capped ceiling
outlet with switch for vaulted entryway (as per plan).
• Electrical outlets in all bathrooms and powder room and counter-
height kitchen, include Ground Fault Interrupters as per Ontario
Building Code.
• Hard-wired, inter-connected smoke detector in main hall,
upper hall, basement and bedrooms.
• Hard-wired carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed on levels
with bedrooms.
• Heavy-duty stove and dryer receptacles.
• Dedicated receptacles for future refrigerator, dishwasher,
and microwave.
• Two (2) electrical outlets in garage including one (1) in ceiling
per garage door (as per plan), for future garage door opener(s).
• Rough-in central vacuum system terminating in basement
for future connection.
• Door chime included.
GRADING
STANDARD LOT (STD) CONDITIONS
Where standard typical conditions are applicable the following
features are included in the applicable premium:
• Up to 2 precast concrete steps from the rear to grade.
D1 CONDITIONS
Where D1 conditions are applicable the following features are included
in the applicable premium:
• Up to 4 to 6 risers from rear deck to grade.
• Low maintenance pressure treated 9’x6’ deck (size may vary,
as per plan), with stairs to grade.
D2 CONDITIONS
Where D2 conditions are applicable the following features are included
in the applicable premium:
• Up to 7 to 9 risers from rear deck to grade.
• Low maintenance pressure treated 9’x6’ deck (size may vary,
as per plan), with stairs to grade.
• 36”x24” upgraded basement windows, as per plan.
D3 CONDITIONS
Where D3 conditions are applicable the following features are standard
and included:
• Up to 10 to 14 risers from rear deck to grade.
• Low maintenance pressure treated 9’x6’ deck (size may vary,
as per plan), with stairs to grade.
• 36”x24” upgraded basement windows, as per plan.
WALK-OUT BASEMENT (WOB) CONDITIONS
Where WOB conditions are applicable the following features
are included in the applicable premium:
• Larger rear vinyl casement basement windows.
• Low maintenance pressure treated deck off main floor, no stairs to grade.
• Patio door from basement, directly below matching door from rear
of main level, includes patio slabs.
• Additional rear light at patio door and additional exterior electrical
outlet on basement level.
• Relocated exterior or side water faucet to basement level.
• Grade below the rear deck shall include additional exterior
material (where applicable, as per elevation).
WARRANTY
LIV Communities is backed by the TARION Home
Warranty Program Including:
• Complete Customer Service Program for One Full Year.
Two Year Warranty Protection against defects in
workmanship and materials including:
• Caulking for windows and doors preventing water penetration;
• Electrical, plumbing, heating delivery and distribution systems;
• Detachment, displacement or deterioration of exterior cladding;
and all violations of the Ontario Building Code’s Health and
Safety Provisions.
Seven Year Warranty Protection against major structural
defects (as defined in the TARION Warranties Plan Act)
including:
• A defect in workmanship and materials that results in the failure
of a load bearing part of the home’s structure, or
• Any defect in workmanship of materials that adversely affects
your use of the building as a home.