30’ and 40’ detached models to be constructed as follows: Elevation ‘A’ will be principally clay brick on the first floor front, rear and sides; and vinyl siding on the second floor front, rear and sides. Elevation ‘B’ will be principally clay brick on the first and second floors front, rear and sides; with stone skirt or accent on front.
Aluminum soffit, fascia, eavestrough and downspout (as per elevation).
Maintenance-free fixed shutters (as per elevation).
Vinyl casement or single hung windows on all elevations. Low E glass with Argon.
40’ series to have extended height or transom windows on the main floor.
Vinyl sliding standard basement windows. Low E glass with Argon.
All elevations, exterior colours and materials are architecturally controlled.
Steel sectional roll-up garage door(s) with decorative clear panels, (as per elevation).
Access door from garage to house. Number of steps will vary. (Grade Permitting).
Superior 2” x 6” kiln dried wood exterior wall construction on all insulated walls.
All sub-floors are glued, sanded and screwed.
3/8” Plywood roof sheathing.
Garage interior fully dry walled and gas proofed.
Dent resistant fiberglass front door entry with weather stripping. Low E Argon sidelight panels/glass inserts (as per elevation).
Exterior door & window frames to be foamed and fully caulked.
Foundations wrapped with drainage membrane to minimize water penetration.
Engraved stone home number distinctive to Halminen Homes.
Exterior pot-light located in soffit above front door and above stone home number (as per elevation).
Heritage inspired coach lamps on front elevation (as per elevation).
Two exterior frost-free hose bibs, one in the garage and one at rear of house.
Decorative exterior columns, pickets, railings on poured concrete porch (as per elevation).
Self-sealing high grade fiberglass shingles, with 25 year pro-rated fully transferable manufacturer’s warranty.
Entire yard to be sodded.
Precast concrete slab walkway to front door (steps as required by grade).
Designer Kitchens
Purchaser's choice of quality cabinetry in kitchen with laminate countertop.
40’ series receive extended height upper cabinets in kitchen
Double stainless steel sinks with single lever faucet and vegetable sprayer.
White exhaust hood fan over stove area, vented to exterior.
Cabinet over stove sized for future space-saver microwave.
24” Deep upper cabinet above refrigerator for additional storage (as per plan).
Dishwasher rough-in provided with electrical and plumbing rough-ins.
Dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator.
Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
Raised or flush breakfast bar (as per plan)
Island (as per plan)
Luxurious Bathrooms
Pot light above soaker tub in Ensuite, (as per plan).
Purchaser’s choice of quality cabinetry with laminate countertop.
Pedestal sink in Powder Room.
Acrylic soaking tub with tiled backsplash and deck mounted faucet in Ensuite Bathroom.
Ceramic shower stall with aluminum framed glass door & enclosure in Ensuite Bathroom.
60” Steel bathtub with ceramic enclosure provided in Main Bathroom.
Chrome finished taps with pop-up drains in all bathrooms.
Quality white bathroom fixtures.
Beveled glass 30" x 36" mirror in main bathroom & Ensuite bathroom. Bathrooms with double sinks or make-up areas to have two mirrors. 24"x36" beveled glass mirrored installed in Powder Room.
Beveled glass mirror treatment over bathroom vanity or pedestal with strip lighting above.
Positemp pressure temperature balance valves for all showers.
Privacy locks installed on all bathroom doors.
Shut off valve under each sink.
Technology/Rough-ins
High Tech Infrastructure Network consisting of one office telecom connection (CAT 5) & one video connection (RG-6) & one voice connection.
Home security system rough-in provided and includes rough-in wiring for 2 motion sensors and 2 key pads.
Cable TV is pre-wired for three locations.
Rough-in for central vacuum system provided, at least one outlet per floor. All pipes dropped to basement.
Phone is pre-wired for four locations.
Spectacular Interior Finishes
8’ ceilings on main floor for 30’ series and 9’ ceilings on main floor for 40’ series.
Both 30’ and 40’ series to have 8’ ceilings on second floor.
Direct vent gas fireplace (as per plan).
Upgrade trim package with 3-7/8” baseboards and 2-3/4” door & window casings.
Interior doors include raised panel swing doors, raised panel bi-fold doors and sliders (as per plan).
Satin Nickel front door gripset, interior door knobs & hardware.
Interior doors and trim finished in white semi-gloss.
Decorative interior columns (as per plan).
Coffered ceiling (as per plan).
Pickets and hand rail in natural finish on main staircase with painted stringers.
All models to have imported ceramic tile flooring in Foyer Entry, Kitchen, Bathrooms and Laundry Room (in finished area).
Premium quality 35-oz. carpeting and underpad on main and second floors, (excluding tiled areas). Purchasers to choose 2 colours from Vendor’s samples.
One coat primer and one coat “Private Estate” washable flat finish paint on all interior walls. Purchaser to choose 1 colour for entire house from Vendor’s samples.
Stippled ceilings with 4” smooth borders in all areas excluding, Kitchen, Laundry Room and Bathrooms.
Smooth ceilings in Kitchen, Laundry Room (in finished area) and Bathrooms.
Foyer Entry ceiling determined by plan.
Laundry Area
One plastic laundry tub.
Plumbing for automatic washer.
Heavy duty wiring for dryer.
Dryer vent to exterior.
Exhaust Fan.
Second floor Laundry to have one lever shut off valve (as per plan).
Electrical
White Decora light switches.
Exterior holiday light receptacle located on front porch soffit.
Ceiling receptacle for future garage door opener (per door).
100 AMP electrical services with circuit breakers.
Two weatherproof exterior electrical outlets, one at front and one at rear of home.
Ceiling outlets with builder supplied fixtures for Foyer Entry, Hallway, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, all Bedrooms and Walk-in Closet(s) (as per plan).
Capped ceiling outlet in Dining Room for future chandelier.
Switch controlled wall outlet in Living Room, Great
Room, and/or Office/Den (as per plan).
Bell chime at front door.
Smoke detectors located on each floor including basement.
CO-2 detector located on bedroom level.
All copper wiring throughout.
Energy Star Features
Building envelope wrapped with TYVEK air barrier to eliminate drafts.
Insulated Low E glass with Argon.
R-22 Owens Corning Pink batt insulation in exterior walls.
R-40 attic insulation.
R-12 basement insulation wrap.
High efficiency gas furnace with 2 stage gas valve and extra quiet DC variable speed motor.
Heat Recovery Ventilation simplified system (HRV).
Programmable set back thermostat.
Basement ductwork sealed.
Rental gas fired hot water heater.
Independent third party testing performed on each home to ensure ENERGY STAR performance levels have been met.
