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Attractive Exterior Features
• Minto Communities architecturally designed elevations are created to include a mix of exterior material types, colours and varieties as per model plans. All elevations are designed with the use of Brick, Stucco and Hardie materials to produce a complementary streetscape.
• ENERGY STAR® vinyl Low-E Argon coloured casement windows on all elevations. All operating windows are to receive screens.
• Quality insulated ENERGY PERFORMANCE® metal front entry door with a vinyl frame, shall receive a quality brushed chrome lever and deadbolt lockset for your family’s added security.
• Municipal address numbers.
• Tree and shrub planting as per landscaping plan.
• Drought tolerant sod and a selection of plantings throughout all common areas.
Construction Features
• Superior 2” x 6” exterior walls for strength and stability. Above grade walls feature R22 insulation within wall cavities with an additional R5 rigid insulation installed on the exterior.
• Upgraded pre-engineered floor system. Tongue and grove sub floor, refastened with screws prior to installation of flooring finish (excluded slab on grade / lower level)
• Caulking and weather-stripping on insulated metal front door.
• R31 spray foam insulation to all overhangs and exterior wall cavities with steel columns to further promote comfort.
• Gaps around installed windows and doors are sealed with spray foam insulation in lieu of batt insulation to increase thermal resistance and to help reduce drafts.
• Floor assemblies between units receive acoustical underlay to reduce impact noise and batt insulation between joists.
• Shut off valve under every sink and toilet.
• Registers and air returns are sealed during construction to keep dust and debris out.
Superior Interior Features
• Lower, main and third floor will receive a ceiling height of approximately nine (9’-0”) feet and the Fourth and Roof Terrace floors will receive a ceiling height of approximately eight (8’-0”) feet. (Ceiling height will be reduced in areas where ceiling bulkhead drops are required.)
• Air conditioning installed.
• In-suite interior stairs to have stained oak handrail and stringer with choice of colonial or square stained oak pickets and posts with carpeted treads and risers.
• Entry closet to receive framed mirror sliders and bedroom closets to receive white flat panel sliding closet doors (as per applicable plan).
• Spacious walk-in closets and generous linen closets with shelving (as per applicable plan).
• Colonial (approximately) 4” baseboards and (approximately) 2” door and window trim throughout. Detail molding installed to all ceramic floor areas.
• Sprayed stipple ceiling to all rooms, excluding bathrooms and kitchen. Bathrooms and Kitchen to receive smooth ceiling.
• Interior wall surfaces are sanded, primed and finished in high quality matte finish paint.
• Heavy-duty 220 V electrical outlet provided for laundry dryer, vent provided to exterior (where applicable).
• Choice of two panel or roman smooth interior swing doors (as per plan). One style throughout.
• Brushed chrome lever on all interior doors. Privacy locks on all bathroom doors and master bedroom door.
• Trim and doors painted white.
• Quality appliances include;
• Stainless Steel ENERGY STAR® Refrigerator
• Stainless Steel Electric Smooth Top Range
• Stainless Steel ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher
• White Front Load ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washer and White Front Load Dryer (Stacked Washer and Dryer if required)
High Quality Flooring Features
• Choice of Level 1 13” x 13” tile in entry, powder room, laundry room, bathrooms, mechanical room, and hallway on roof level (as per applicable plan).
• Level 1 engineered laminate flooring in kitchen, living/dining areas and associated hallways (as per applicable plan). Excludes tiles areas.
• Quality 35oz Green-Label plus broadloom in all bedrooms, second floor hallways (upper units), from Level 1 selections (as per applicable plan).
Special Kitchen Features
• Generous selection of quality kitchen cabinetry, including a convenient bank of drawers from Level 2 selections.
• Extended 39” upper cabinet height.
• Granite countertops from Level 2 selections.
• Under mounted stainless steel sink with single lever kitchen faucet with convenient pull-out spray.
• Stainless steel kitchen exhaust fan with 6” exhaust vented to the exterior.
• Heavy-duty 220 V electrical outlet for electric stove.
• Duplex electrical outlet(s) above countertop are conveniently located for small kitchen appliances.
Luxurious Bathroom Features
• Choice of deluxe quality cabinetry from Level 2 selections.
• Colour coordinated kick plates to compliment cabinets.
• Pre-formed, square edged laminate countertop in all bathrooms from Level 1 selections.
• Wall mounted mirrors installed in all bathroom(s) and beveled mirror in powder room.
• Chrome-look bathroom accessories to include towel bar and toilet tissue dispenser.
• White plumbing fixtures as indicated on plans.
• Main bath and ensuites (as per applicable plan) receive an acrylic soaker tub with 8” x 10” ceramic wall tile to ceiling height as per Level 1 selections.
• Water saving single lever faucets and shower heads and pressure balanced temperature controlled shower valves included.
• High efficiency water saving white toilets in all bathrooms.
• White pedestal sink in powder room.
• Exhaust fan vented to the outside in all bathrooms, powder room, and laundry room (where applicable).
Electrical Features
• 100 amp electrical panel with breaker switches.
• Programmable SMART thermostat.
• Elegant white Decora style wall switches and plugs throughout.
• Electric light fixtures provided in family room, living room, dining room, hallways, stair, all bedrooms, laundry room and kitchen.
• LED waterproof pot light in master ensuite shower.
• Designer selected wall mount light fixture installed above each sink in all bathrooms and powder room.
• Purchaser allowance of two (2) high speed CAT 5 rough-in locations (for phone or Internet use) and an allowance of (2) RG6 (wide bandwidth) cable rough-in locations.
• Purchaser allowance of one (1) USB port.
• Ground fault interrupt protection in all kitchens, bathrooms, powder room and exterior receptacles.
• All bedrooms to receive smoke detector with a carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed on main and upper floors.
Energy Star and Green Features
• All homes are targeting ENERGY STAR® qualification and shall receive inspections and an air tightness test and certification from a Third Party inspector.
• High efficiency hot water heating system (rental).
• Upgraded high-efficiency MERV 8 air filter.
• ENERGY STAR® rated exhaust fan vented to the outside in all bathrooms, powder room, and laundry room (where applicable).
• Refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer appliances to be ENERGY STAR® qualified.
• Exclusive selection of low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, sealants, and adhesives, Green-Label Plus carpet and underlay.
• Continuous air barrier for increased air tightness and energy efficiency. • HRV (heat recovery ventilator) promotes healthier interior air quality by exhausting stale indoor air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air. Heat from the expelled air is captured and used to pre-temper the incoming fresh air. This process is efficient and promotes a healthier home.
• High efficiency water saving white toilets in all bathrooms; water efficient fixtures and fittings installed throughout
• For a healthier indoor environment, low VOC paints and Green Label Plus carpets and underlay are installed.