GENERAL NOTES:
All references to size, measurements, materials, construction styles, trade/ brand/industry name or terms may be subject to change or variation within generally accepted industry standards and tolerances. Measurements may be converted from imperial to metric or vice versa and actual product size may vary slightly as a result.
All references to features and finishes are as per applicable plan or elevation and each item may not be applicable to every home. Locations of features and finishes are as per applicable plan or at the Vendor’s sole discretion.
All features and finishes where Purchasers are given the option to select the style and/or colour shall be from the predetermined standard selections.
Any brand name features and/or finishes may be substituted by other brand name features and finishes provided they are of equal or better quality.
EXTERIOR FINISHES:
Architecturally controlled streetscape with pleasing exterior colour schemes, styles, materials and elevations.
Basement foundation walls are poured concrete with heavy duty damp proofing with a superior free draining membrane wrap.
Re-enforced concrete garage floor slab.
All garage walls to be fully dry walled and to be primed and painted.
Patterned precast concrete slab walkways from driveway to front door entry and at rear patio (where applicable as per plans and elevations.)
Distinctive stone, clay brick, wood and/or stucco exterior combinations.
Poured concrete porch and steps as per grading requirements and elevations.
Soldier coursing, exterior columns, arches, keystones and other detailing.
Precast concrete window sills, headers and entrance arches as per plan.
Upgraded architectural singles (limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty).
Maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia eaves trough and downspouts.
Partially sodded lot. Sodded to 50 feet surrounding perimeter of the home.
Pre-finished metal railings, as per plan.
Distinguished upgraded 8 x 8 garage door,
Garage door opener with one control pad.
Optional outdoor loggias as per individual model plan, some with outdoor fireplaces all at Purchaser’s expense.
3 frost free outdoor water taps.
Durable maintenance free pre-finished aluminum and or vinyl soffits, fascia, eavestrough, down spouts and siding as per elevations, all colour coordinated.
Featuring colour coordinated brick, Arriscraft stone and or stucco, pre-cast surrounds and detailed frieze boards as per elevation. Architecturally controlled elevations, streetscapes and exterior colours to create a unique and esthetically pleasing community.
Self-sealing quality asphalt roof shingles, featuring “Landmark Series”, with manufacturer’s 40-year warranty, including metal roof details as per applicable elevations.
Elegant Municipal address plaque.
FRAMING:
2” X 6” Exterior wall construction with R-22 insulation, R-50 in attic, R-12 on basement walls exceeding Ontario Building Code Requirements for Energy Star qualified. Expanding foam insulation to be R-31 to all garage ceilings with finished areas above.
High quality roof trusses with ties to minimize uplift and repairs in the future.
All sub-floors are 5/8” plywood tongue and groove.
Sub-floor is glued, screwed and sanded prior to finishing.
Pre-primed structural steel beams and posts.
Sub-Floors constructed using Engineered Floor Joist system.
DOORS AND WINDOWS:
Colour coordinated low maintenance vinyl casement, thermopane or single hung LOW “E” windows with screen.
Over-sized vinyl sliders in Basement, 30 inches x 24 inches (if grade permits).
8’-high insulated front entry door(s).
Dead bolt locks for all exterior swinging doors.
Metal insulated garage entry door (if grade permits ) complete with safety door closure.
DOORS AND WINDOWS CONT’D:
Purchaser’s choice of Classic finish antique nickel front door grip set OR Contemporary satin nickel finish front door grip set.
Metal insulated garage doors (as per elevation).
Upgraded 8 foot doors on main floor.
Upgraded 7 foot doors on second floor.
Windows & Doors caulked with high quality type caulking.
ELECTRICAL:
200 AMP Service, with circuit breaker panel.
All copper wiring throughout the home.
25 halogen interior pot lights, as per Purchaser’s selected location.
Decora switches & receptacles.
Waterproof shower light in all separate shower stalls.
All bathroom electrical receptacles with a ground fault interrupter (G.F.I.)
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on every floor, as per the Ontario Building Code.
Split-circuit electrical outlets above the kitchen counter for future small appliances.
Electrical outlet(s) in the garage ceiling for future garage door opener(s).
Rough-in for central vacuum system, terminating in basement and garage.
Smart Home wiring package includes rough-in for Video, Cable TV, Phone and Computer lines in one main floor and one second level locations as per plan. Individual cable and telephone connections in all bedrooms and one main level Great Room or Kitchen area as selected.
Rough in Security system. (All exterior doors, operating windows on main & basement levels).
All bathrooms (with or without windows) have Exhaust fan (Energy Star Qualified) vented to the outside.
An exterior weather proof electrical receptacle in the rear yard and front porch (as per Ontario hydro specification).
Antique-style coach lights on front elevations including light at rear or side door(s) as per elevation.
INTERIOR FEATURES:
11’ ceilings on main floor and 10’ ceilings on second floor, excluding low headroom areas due to mechanical and/or dropped areas.
Cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings, double height features as per plans.
All archways, half walls are trimmed in Wood with a painted finish. Upgrade available at extra cost.
Purchaser’s choice of Classic 7 ¼” baseboards with matching 3 ½” casing OR Contemporary 7 ¼” baseboards with 3 ½” matching casing.
Purchaser’s choice of Classic 3-panel smooth interior doors OR Contemporary 1-panel smooth interior doors.
Interior doors and trim to be painted white. Interior walls to be painted off-white with 1 coat of base and 2 finish coats (colour’s as per builders standard selection).
Wire shelving installed in all closets.
Staircase, nosing, stringers and railings are natural oak. Upgrade maple staircase options available at extra cost.
Staircase open riser natural oak staircase.
Purchaser’s choice of Classic R5 black metal with alternating collars OR Contemporary R1 square stained oak pickets.
Purchaser’s choice of Classic antique nickel interior hinges, locks and lever handles OR Contemporary Satin Nickel interior hinges, locks and lever handles. Privacy lock sets on all bathrooms.
Smooth finish ceiling throughout entire home on finished floor levels.
Tray, coffered and/or waffle or tray ceilings as indicated on selected model plan. Waffle ceiling featured in various plans, to be 6 inch. (approx.).
Quality latex paint on interior walls (choice of two colours) from builder’s standard samples.
Optional “Elevator” is available on most models as located on individual plans. Cost of Elevator and interiors at Purchaser’s expense. Dimensions to be determined as per Builder’s specifications.
INTERIOR FEATURES CONT’D
All closets to have prefinished melamine shelving and metal dowels.
Optional closet organizers available in wood or laminate finishes as per Builder’s selections at Purchaser’s expense.
Master Bedroom to have walk-in closet organizer (one per suite).
Gas fireplace(s) as per selected model from Builder’s samples.
FLOORING:
High quality imported porcelain tiles (12” x 24”) in foyer, main hall, kitchen, breakfast area, powder room, laundry room and all bathrooms (as per plan) from vendor’s standard samples.
Elegant Builder’s premium 4” x ¾” oak hardwood flooring on main floor in non-tiled areas, including upper hallway and bedrooms (in natural finish).
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS:
Luxurious kitchen cabinetry with matching crown molding, light valance and extended height uppers, offered in a variety of styles and colour combinations. All kitchens are designer inspired.
All Kitchen layouts to include deep fridge upper cabinet with extended gable(s).
Cabinets ready to accept 36” fridge, 36” gas cook top, 30” built-in wall oven, 24” dishwasher. Upgrade available at extra cost.
Granite countertop with standard bullnose in kitchen and server including under mount sink, and all baths to be marble/granite, from builder’s standard samples.
Kitchen to include backsplash above kitchen counter (from builder’s samples).
Blanco undermount stainless-steel kitchen sink and prep/server sink (as per plan).
BLANCO single-hole kitchen faucet with integrated pull-out spray with matching faucet and prep sink/server area (as per plan).
Walk-in pantries as per plan.
Private water closets and dedicated make-up counters, as per plan.
Frameless glass shower enclosures in all ensuites as per plan with 4” shower pot light.
All showers to receive tiled walls as per plan.
42 inch tall mirrors above all bathroom vanities (widths will vary as per plan).
Upgraded one-piece elongated toilets throughout.
Laundry rooms to have complete base cabinets (where size permits) with extended uppers with a Thermofoil finish with choice of white or linen cabinets from builder’s standard samples.
Hansgrohe faucet package with mechanical pop-ups in all bathrooms
Deep acrylic soaker tubs throughout (excluding master ensuite tub).
Mirolin Brooke Freestanding tub with HANSGROHE deck mounted faucets in master ensuite.
WARRANTY:
Backed by “TARION” (Ontarior New Home Warranty Program)
GerstPDL is a registered member of TARION in Good Standings, and shall comply with all warranty requirements.
7 year structural and 2 year warranties and 1 year Builder’s comprehensive warranty.
NOTES:
All illustrations are artist’s conceptions only.
The purchaser acknowledges that variations in shade and colour may occur in finished materials, and or on site finishes due to normal production processes.
The purchaser acknowledges that the floor plan may be reversed.
The Vendor reserves the right to substitute materials that are of equal or better quality.
An extensive and impressive variety of upgrade materials, features and options are available.
Vendor reserves the right to control exterior colour selections for the purpose of providing a pleasing and consistent streetscape.
Specifications may change without notice. E & O.E. November 2016