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Floors
  • engineered floor joist system complete with 5/8″ tongue-and-groove OSB (oriented strand board)) floor sheathing, glued and stapled
  • 3/8″ underlay is applied to areas with vinyl flooring
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Exterior Walls
  • moisture barrier house wrap
  • 7/16″ OSB (oriented strand board) sheathing, glued and stapled
  • 2 X 6 kiln-dried studs @ 16″ on centre
  • R-22 insulation (R-24 in ‘Northern’ Ontario (>5,000 Degree Days)
  • 6 mil continuous air/vapour barrier
  • 1/2″ gypsum board
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Interior Walls
  • 36″ high half walls complete with finished cap to match kitchen are illustrated as hollow walls on the floor plans. White PVC kitchens require the selection of a stain colour.
  • 1/2″ gypsum board
  • 2 X 4 kiln-dried studs @ 16″ on centre
  • cap top is spliced if it is over 8′-0″ long
  • caps for half walls with jogs (e.g. AL423) are shipped loose to avoid mitre separation on delivery and set
  • oak railing is not available from plant
  • credit is given for deletion of wall
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Roof
  • engineered truss from kiln-dried lumber @ 24″ on centre
  • 5/12 roof pitch
  • 30-year architectural shingles complete with eave protection
  • 7/16″ OSB (oriented strand board) roof sheathing complete with H clips
  • R-50 insulation
  • 1 X 3 strapping @ 16″ on centre
  • 6 mil continuous air/vapour barrier
  • 1/2″ gypsum board
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Windows
  • livingroom
    • PVC casement complete with one operator or vertical slider (as per floor plan) and PVC Jambs
  • several models incorporate additional casement, awning or single-hung windows in the standard design
  • window colour: white
  • window glazing: low E, argon-filled thermals
    • low E is a glass coating that reduces heat loss to the outside while allowing the sun’s warming rays inside
    • argon is an inert gas sealed between layers of glass; it does not conduct heat or cold as air would, thus reducing heating and cooling bill
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Doors
  • front
  • 1 3/4″ X 2’10″ X 6’8″ insulated steel embossed slab, prime finish, complete with passage and deadbolt hardware (if plan specifies side lights, they are 14P type, unless otherwise specified)
  • rear
  • 1 3/4″ X 2’10″ X 6’8″ insulated steel slab, prime finish complete with passage and deadbolt hardware (a 2’8″ door will be used on floor plans that do not allow sufficient space)
  • patio doors
  • 5′ or 6′ wide, PVC, white (as per floor plan)
  • door frame finish
  • PVC, white
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Exterior Finish
  • siding
  • horizontal double 4.5 vinyl siding
  • gables
  • vertical vinyl siding or horizontal double 4.5
  • soffit
  • maintenance free, continuous vent; white
  • fascia
  • 6″ aluminum; white
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Interior Finish
  • ceiling
    • stipple texture, except kitchen and bathroom(s) complete with ceiling borders, except closets and utility rooms
  • walls, trim, and doors
    • latex primer (2 coats and nail holes in trim filled; caulking and finish paint not provided)
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Trim
  • colonial baseboard and casings
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Interior Doors
  • colonial embossed complete with passage hardware
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Closet Doors
  • colonial embossed bi-fold doors complete with closet rod and finished shelf
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Flooring
  • carpet
    • Philadelphia “Gorham” (or equivalent quality)
  • vinyl
    • Armstrong “Initiator” (or equivalent quality)
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Kitchen
  • choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
  • choice of post formed laminate counter top
  • one bank of drawers
  • double bowl stainless steel sink
  • single lever faucet
  • ductless range hood complete with grease filter
  • track light complete with 2 fixtures over sink
  • dishwasher space complete with plumbing provisions
  • microwave cabinet and electrical provisions
  • full height pantry unit complete with 4 adjustable shelves
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Bathroom
  • choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
  • medicine cabinet
    • complete with door to match vanity
    • no medicine cabinet in powder rooms
  • choice of post formed laminate counter top
  • fixtures
    • one-piece moulded acrylic bathtub(s) and/or shower (as per floor plan)
    • when a whirlpool tub, a shower or a bidet are illustrated in an ensuite bathroom they are considered to be options
    • 6 litre/flush porcelain toilet(s) complete with insulated tank; dual flush available
    • colours: white or bone
  • tissue holder and 24" towel bar
  • faucets
    • center set lavatory; single lever chrome faucet complete with mechanical pop-up
    • bath; face mount tub and shower trim, pressure-balance tap complete with mechanical pop-up
  • full-size mirror as per plan
  • blocking for grab bars
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Electrical
  • carbon monoxide detector(s) at bedroom area(s)
  • hard wired smoke detector with battery back-up at each floor level
  • decor rocker switches
  • light fixtures as per plan
    • coach lamp at front elevation complete with mounting block
  • exterior receptacles
    • complete with waterproof cover, mounting block and ground fault interrupter at the front door and exterior deck locations
  • door chime
  • 200 amp electrical panel complete with breakers for modular portion
  • all electrical wires with stove cable (as per floor plan)
  • receptacles and wires for washer and dryer on main floor (as per plan)
    • 4" dryer vent
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Heating and Ventilation
  • no factory-installed heating system
    • the standard specification assumes a natural gas or propane fueled, forced air heating system. Other fuel types and heating systems may require other specification changes
    • framed wall complete with unfinished drywall on both sides and wood handrail on one side
  • ductwork to upper floor of 2 storey installed at factory
  • no factory-installed heating system
    • 2 weather hoods
    • wall dehumidistat
    • box of insulated flex duct
    • An HRV recovers heat from stale, indoor air before safely exhausting it and replacing it with fresh, outside air; also reduces humidity in a home.
  • metal ducts installed to all bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen
    • grease filter installed in kitchen
  • electronic timers installed in:
    • bathrooms
    • laundry room
    • kitchen
  • wall dehumidistat will be installed in a central room
  • no exhaust fans venting outside
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Stairs
  • bungalows with door at top of stairwell
    • paint finish
    • framed wall complete with unfinished drywall on both sides and wood handrail on one side
  • bungalows with open stairwell
    • carpet or vinyl finish
    • framed wall complete with finished drywall on both sides and wood handrail on one side
  • front splits
    • carpet on stairs up and vinyl on stairs down
    • finished walls on all sides and wood handrails on one side
  • side splits
    • same as front split complete with unfinished stairs to lower basement
    • wood handrail on one side
  • 2-storey
    • upper complete with carpet finish
    • half wall complete with medium or clear finish wood cap on one side as per plan
    • lower stair paint finish with handrail on one side
  • your Representaive will complete the construction of the basement stair walls on-site
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Garages
  • Garages are shown on certain plans. If standard or purchased, Guildcrest will supply the following material package:
    • Roof truss; gable truss; ladder; shingles; prebent fascia; soffit; vinyl siding and trims; house wrap: pre-hung insulated steel door; lockset for door; window; exterior light fixtures (one at front for single garage; two at front for double garage; one at rear man door).
    • Valley flashing and step flashing are not included
  • Your Representative will complete the construction of the garage on site
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Porches / Kneewalls
  • Porch roofs are shown on certain plans. If standard, or if purchased, Guildcrest will supply trusses, soffit, fascia, vinyl siding and shingles. Flashing, lumber, beams and sheathing are not supplied
  • Kneewalls are shown on certain plans. If purchased, Guildcrest will supply vinyl siding and windows. No other material is supplied
  • Your Representative will complete the construction of these features on site