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QUALITY EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Impressive streetscapes with architecturally controlled exterior
colour schemes, elevations and materials with transitional designs using combinations of brick, stone and Hardie board with detailed trim features.
• Coloured mortar and recessed masonry joints to front
elevations where brick is shown for a refined finished look.
• Pre-cast concrete windowsills, headers and entrance arches, as per drawings.
• Main entry featuring insulated double doors with decorative
door hardware including grip set and deadbolt.
• Poured concrete basement walls, wrapped with quality airgap, waterproof membrane and weeping tiles for extended protection.
• Larger basement windows with 6’ x 6’ pressure treated wood
window well.
• Maintenance free aluminum soffit, fascia, eavestrough, and downspouts.
• Self-sealing asphalt shingles with limited life time warranty.
No less then 2’ of self-sealing ice shield.
• Distinguished double insulated garage doors, glass inserts and
operational garage door openers, including remote.
• Three exterior water taps; one in garage, one in rear,
one on side.
• Fully drywalled and primed garage.
• Fully paved driveway (2 stages).
• Convenient cold cellars complete with steel insulated door and
floor drain.
DESIGN CONSCIOUS INTERIOR FEATURES
• Sunken or raised foyers on pre-selected models.
• 9-foot ceilings on main, second and basement floors (excluding
sunken or raised areas, stairways and where there are raised,
dropped or cathedral ceilings)
• Smooth ceilings throughout.
• Impressive oak stairs and handrails in finished areas as per Vendor’s standard samples.
• Upgraded step-bevel trim with 5 ” ( /-) baseboard, 3 1/2” ( /-) casing with backbend to all doorways, arches and windows.
• Upgraded interior doors are two panel style with lever type, brushed nickel hardware with complimentary hinges.
• Direct-Vent gas fireplace, complimented with a traditional mantle, from Vendor’s standard samples.
• Quiet Zone to Master Bedroom walls that abut to another bedroom.
• Quality paint on all walls, interior trim and doors.
• 8’-0” doors and archways where possible throughout.
• Professional home cleaning prior to occupancy, including windows, furnace and duct system.
KITCHEN & BATH
• Quality designed cabinetry throughout kitchen and bathrooms.
Complimented with quality stone counter tops from Vendor’s standard samples.
• Island equipped with extended flush breakfast bar on pre-selected models.
• Fully equipped kitchen includes Energy Efficient stainless steel
refrigerator, gas range, chimney style range hood, built-in microwave and dishwasher from Vendor’s standard samples.
• Undermount Stainless Steel double sink with upgraded
plumbing fixtures from Vendor’s standard samples
• Free standing tub in master ensuite with separate, fully enclosed glass shower stall as per plan.
• Shower enclosure and tub surround will be upgraded to include Schluter System water proofing.
• Porcelain wall tiles in combination tub and shower enclosures
up to ceiling height from Vendor’s standard samples.
• Undermount vanity sinks in all bathrooms.
• Powder room will receive pedestal sink.
• Mirrors over vanities in all bathrooms.
• Upgraded vanity light fixtures in all bathrooms from Vendor’s standard samples.
• Upgraded plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms from Vendor’s
standard samples.
• Water saving showerheads in all showers with temperature control.
• Water saving aerators on all faucets.
• Water saving low flow high efficiency toilets.
OPTIONAL FINISHED BASEMENT, as per plan
• Living space can be substantially increased with the finished
basement of office/study/gym, large recreation room including
a refreshment bar, complete with sink and bar refrigerator. 9-foot ceiling height (excluding sunken or raised areas, bulkheads, steel boxed in beams, stairways and where there are
raised, dropped or cathedral ceilings).
• Three-piece bathroom.
• Storage in the unfinished portion of the basement.
SMART HOME AUTOMATION
• Smart doorbell.
• Smart programmable Thermostat.
• Smart Z WAVE switches for exterior lights, foyer, kitchen, office and second floor hallway unless otherwise specified.
• Four (4) cable TV outlets with finished plates. Cat5e located in great room, master bedroom, recreation room and study.
• Six (6) data outlets with finished plates. Cat6 located in great
room, master bedroom, library, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, recreation room and study.
ELECTRICAL
• Upgrade ceiling fixtures in front and rear foyers, hallways, kitchen/breakfast area, library and dining room.
• Potlights in great room, as per plan.
• Bathrooms to receive wall mount light fixture over the vanity
mirror.
• Black exterior coach lights on front, rear and side elevations.
• Soffit pot lights (4) on front elevation. Pre-determined location.
• 200-amp service with breaker panel. Weatherproof exterior electrical outlets, with one at the rear of the house and one on front porch.
• Ground fault indicator receptacles, as per code.
• White decora switches and receptacles throughout.
• Central vacuum system, canister in garage from Vendor’s standard sample.
• Upgrade added feature of a holiday receptacle for the front porch.
• 220-volt outlet for Car Charger in garage.
LAUNDRY ROOM
• Upgraded white front load washer and dryer from Vendor’s standard package.
• Floor drain.
FLOORING
• Engineered pre-finished 5” ( /-) hardwood flooring throughout with exception of tiled areas as per Vendor’s standard samples.
• Basement (finished area) to have laminate flooring as per Vendor’s standard samples.
• Porcelain tile flooring in front and rear foyers, kitchen/
breakfast areas, powder room, bathrooms and laundry room, as per plans.
STATE OF THE ART MECHANICAL & PLUMBING SYSTEMS
• Forced air Hi-Efficiency (96% heating plant min.) gas furnace complete with Energy Star Electric programmable thermostat.
• Hi-Efficiency air conditioning unit, 16 Seer.
• Large, high efficiency vented hot water tank (on rental basis).
• All shower areas to receive the comfort of pressure balance control valves.
• All sink basins and plumbing fixtures to include the convenience of separate shut off valves.
• Low flow high efficiency toilets using 3.8Lpf.
• Shower heads and faucet aerators are designed to conserve water while helping the environment.
• Flexible water pipe solution using PEX (polyethylene) to reduce noise.
OVER & ABOVE CODE
• R-60 blown cellulose attic insulation.
• High performance low Solar-Heat Gain windows on main and upper floor with thermal, glazed Low “E” Argon.
• R-27 exterior 2” x 6” studded walls above grade inclusive of BP R-5XP structural insulated air barrier wall sheathing system
• Upgraded perimeter basement walls will include Silver board, studs and bat insulation for a more comfortable basement, with
the exception of the Cold Room.
• Right sized High Efficiency forced air two stage furnace with ECM motor.
• Energy recovery ventilator (ERV) system.
• Panasonic “Eco Vent” quiet fans in all bathrooms
• High efficiency condensing tank style rental hot water heater
• Drain water heat recovery (DWHR)
• Programmable web-based thermostats (smart home technology ready)
• Electric car charger outlet garage.
• All B.K. Couper Homes are tested for air leakage and provided
with an independent third-party, performance based energy rating, better than code.
TARION WARRANTIES CORPORATION COVERAGE
• All homes are enrolled in the Tarion New Home Warranty Program.
• The home is warranted against major structural defects for seven (7) years.
• The home is warranted for defects in workmanship and materials on electrical, plumbing, heating and building envelope for two (2) years.