Many of QC'S standards are deemed as extras by others.
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FINISHING AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
GROUND WORKS
Excavation and backfilling of foundation with on site materials
Finish grading of existing topsoil on site
CONCRETE
Form and pour house foundation walls and garage walls as per plan
Weeper tile and sump pit
3/4" stone over weeper tile and under basement floor slab
Damp proof foundation - wrap foundation with drainage layer
3" concrete floor c/w zip strips in basement
4" concrete floor c/w control cuts in garage
Poured sidewalks
FRAMING
All dimensional lumber to be Kiln dried #1 and #2 construction grade material
All exterior walls 2x6 and interior walls 2x4 @16 o/c unless otherwise specified on plans
Exterior wall sheathing to be 1" insulation board unless otherwise specified
Roof sheathing to be 1/2" standard spruce plywood
2"x10" spruce floor joists @ 16 o/c or engineered floor joist unless otherwise stated on plan
Floor plywood to be 5/8" T&G spruce screwed and glued
Tyvek or Typar house wrap installed on all exterior walls as necessary
Conventionally cut roof system or engineered roof truss installed as specified on plans
ROOFING
Roof pitches as per plan
Asphalt roof shingles c/w 35-year manufacturer's limited warranty
Aluminum eave starter, installed at eaves
Roof vent louvers or continuous ridge venting as required
Pre-finished metal valley installed in all roof valleys
36" wide Ice & Water shield installed in all roof valleys and other vulnerable areas
15lb roofing felt paper installed on remainder of roof where needed
EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS
All windows are Low E Argon filled
All exterior man doors to be metal insulated c/w vinyl clad exterior frame
All entrance doors into home to have dead bolt locks
Insulated overhead garage doors c/w automatic openers
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Aluminum soffit and facia
5" seamless aluminium eaves tough c/w down pipes
Exterior wall finishes as per plan
Deck joists, decking, and handrails as per plan
ELECTRICAL
Wiring as per plan and in accordance with the Ontario Building Code
200-amp breaker panel (combination generator/panel box available)
Decorah switches and receptacles unless otherwise specified
Sealed boxes on all exterior walls and ceilings
Smoke/CO detectors as per code
HEATING
High efficiency furnaces and air conditioners
HRV system c/w push button controls in baths and laundry
Water softeners, rough in central vac, saunas, security systems, sound systems as specified
In-floor and/or geothermal heating available
PLUMBING
Plastic or copper piping
Acrylic tubs/showers/sinks
Elongated toilets
Single lever, pressure balanced taps
Non-freeze exterior faucets
Water shut-offs at all fixtures
INSULATION
R:50 blown in place cellulose insulation to cold ceilings in living areas
R:20 blown in place cellulose in garage ceiling
R:20 fibreglass batt insulation in exterior house walls
R:12 fibreglass batt insulation in basement walls/garage walls
Continuous air/vapour barrier using Super Six poly ( acoustical sealant used to seal all joints)
Urethane foam at perimeter ring joist, cold rooms, around windows/doors and sloped ceilings
Other insulation products available
DRYWALL
Supply and install 1/2" drywall to walls and ceilings unless otherwise specified
Finish tape, sand and prime all areas of drywall
Decorative hand textured ceiling (choice of designs)
Drywall or plywood available on garage walls
INTERIOR TRIM
800 series raised panel doors
3 1/2" MDF casings
5 1/2" MDF baseboards
Wiser door knobs (various finishes)
All door bumpers and hinges to match knobs
INTERIOR PAINTING
All finish paint to be Benjamin Moore brand or equal quality paint
All walls to have prime & finish coats of latex paint
All painted trim to have prime coat and finish coats
CABINETS
Custom made cabinets as per customer selection
Counter tops to be laminate unless otherwise specified
Allowance provided as per contract
FLOORING
Selected by customer
Allowance provided
LIGHT FIXTURES
Selected by customer
Allowance provided
STONE/BRICK
Selected by customer
Allowance provided
WINDOWS/DOORS
Allowance provided
