Standard Specifications and Features

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APPLIANCES and IN-SUITE SECURITY SYSTEMS: 
Bring your furniture only! We thought and provided almost everything!

• Four high-style stainless-steel appliances in each unit: fridge, range, dishwasher, and over-the-range microwave.
• A white washer and white dryer in each unit.
• Central air conditioning system individually controlled in each unit.
• Central vacuum cleaner in each unit.
• Security alarm system and panic button in master bedroom.
• Interconnected smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors in each unit.
• Garage door opener in each unit with high R-value (for energy saving).

KITCHEN:  Party of 2 or 20, your kitchen is up to the task!

• Gourmet kitchen with high-style stainless-steel appliances.
• Professionally designed and crafted kitchen cabinets and vanities.
• Choice of high quality wood species and door profiles.
• Choice of style & colours from builder’s samples.
• 39” high upper kitchen cabinets.
• Soft-close (self-closing) drawers.
• Pots and pan drawers as per kitchen layout.
• Deep pantry with pull-out shelves.
• Engineered hardwood flooring.
• Green-guard certified, non-porous, quartz surface countertops – no sealing or finishing required.
• Ceramic tile kitchen backsplash.
• Double stainless-steel luxury kitchen sink with single lever faucet.

BATHROOMS:  Spa-like indulgence awaits in your own personal sanctuary where you can plot your next adventure!

• Luxurious quality white fixtures throughout (tubs, toilets, sinks, etc.).
• Walk-in shower in ensuite with ceramic tile enclosure & glass good.
• Roman tub in ensuite to have surround of 2 rows of ceramic wall tiles.
• All other tub surrounds to be full height ceramic wall tile.
• Shower light in all stand-alone showers.
• Luxurious shower, tub & sink faucets.
• Custom quality cabinetry in all bathrooms.
• Medicine cabinets in ensuite & main bathroom.
• Green-guard certified, non-porous, quartz surface vanity countertops in ensuite and main bathroom.
• Water-saver elongated toilets.
• Decorative lighting and mirror over vanities.
• Scald-guard temperature control valves on all showers.
• Luxury bathroom accessories include towel bar, tissue holder, towel bar and soap holder in all bathrooms.
• Shut off valves under all sinks.

IN-SUITE LUXURY FINISHES:  Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are reflected throughout your spacious home

• Transitional style two-panel doors.
• Safe and sound (solid) doors for rooms.
• Swing doors on all closets (except where noted on plans).
• High quality satin chrome hardware throughout.
• Trim at ceiling to match baseboards in foyer, kitchen, and living and dining rooms.
• Stylish 5 ¼ “ baseboards and 3 1/2 ” casing.
• Natural stone veneer surrounds for fireplace.
• Cabinetry above washer and dryer in laundry room.
• Walk-in closet to have single level and double level hanging bars and linen storage area with 5 shelves.
• Fully painted interior with premium quality low sheen paint in all areas except bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room where Satin Latex paint will be used.
• Smooth finished ceilings in foyer, kitchen, living and dining rooms and all bathrooms.
• Textured ceilings with smooth edge trim in all bedrooms and den where applicable.
• Engineered hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, kitchen, all bedrooms, family room, and den (where applicable).
• Porcelain tile flooring in front entrance, foyer, bathrooms and laundry room.
• Ceramic tile flooring in front entrance, all bathrooms and laundry room.
• Sold oak stair nosing and balustrade to be stained with choice of stains from builder’s samples. Choice of metal or painted or stained oak spindles from builder’s samples.

EXTERIOR FEATURES:  Stunning-looking elevations!

• 90mm brick as per elevation; colour architecturally controlled.
• Distinguished acrylic stucco design with drainage layer.
• Maintenance-free, pre-finished aluminum soffit & fascia.
• 30 year laminated architectural design asphalt roof shingles.
• Solid vinyl casement low E argon thermopane windows.
• Oversized vinyl basement windows for improved lighting.
• Raised-sectional steel roll-up garage door.
• Insulated fibreglass exterior door with weather-stripping with quality satin chrome hardware and deadbolt.
• Poured concrete front porch.
• Black civic address numerals and black cast iron mailbox.

LANDSCAPING

• Full sodded front, rear and side yards.
• Asphalt paved driveway.
• Interlocking paver walkway from driveway to front door.

HEATING and COOLING

• Individually controlled central air conditioning system in each unit.
• Gas fireplace in living room.
• Fully ducted heat recovery ventilator (HRV).
• Individual high efficiency two-stage forced-air gas furnace with ECM Motor for reduced energy bill.
• All duct work cleaned prior to occupancy.
• Programmable thermostat.
• Hot Water Tank – on rental.
• Separately metered hydro, water, phone and TV cable services.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• R-28 basement insulation for extreme comfort and energy saving.
• R-25 exterior wall insulation.
• R-50 attic insulation.
• Caulking around all windows and door where they contact exterior surfaces.
• Well sealed vapour barrier.
• Fully dry-walled garage.

ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL

• Premium lighting fixtures throughout.
• White Decora light switches and receptacles throughout.
• Illuminated light switches in all bathrooms.
• White ceiling light in all bedrooms.
• Dining room ceiling light outlet capped.
• Exterior vented fan to kitchen.
• Rough-in for central vacuum dropped to basement.
• 100 amp service with 64 circuit breaker panel.
• All copper wiring throughout.
• Electrical outlet in garage.
• Weather-proof outlet at front and rear.
• Interconnected smoke detector on each floor level.
• Three cable television & 5 Bell telephone outlets pre-wired, including wall plates and demarcation box.
• High Tech Package: Category 5 wiring used throughout including conduit running from attic to basement for future wiring.
• Exterior light package including soffit lights.
• Two exterior hose bibs (one in garage; one at front of the house).

BASEMENTS

• Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for extreme comfort.
• Poured concrete footing and walls with reinforcing.
• Steel beams & posts in accordance with building permit.
• Poured concrete garage floor with reinforcing.

FRAMING

• Spectacular 9’ ceiling and cathedral ceilings in certain areas on main floor.
• 5/8” OSB tongue and groove subfloor sanded, screwed and glued or approved equal.
• Pre-engineered joist system for solid squeak-free floors.

WARRANTY

Melkart Developments bungalows are backed by the TARION WARRANTY CORPORATION and offer a complete Customer Service Program for one year after closing. Homes will be registered by the Vendor with the fee to be paid by the Purchaser as an adjustment on closing. The TARION coverage includes:

• 7 years major structural damage.
• 2 years plumbing, heating, electrical, systems and building envelope.
• 1 year on all other items backed by the Tarion program.