Characteristics
Characteristics of Canadian Houses
The Canadian housing industry has long recognized the importance of approaching housing as a "housing system," rather than simply an assortment of components that do not fit together properly.
From the ground up, walls and roof, and up to ventilation, sanitary and electrical installations, the interaction of all components in the home is integral in creating houses that offer safety, economy in the use of energy and durability.
Benefiting from best building practices, all Canadian homes are built to Super E - having approximately 40 percent more energy than those built to minimum provincial building codes.
- All of our homes are built with 3eHOUSE® technology– (approximately 40 percent more energy efficient than those built to minimum building codes)
- Reinforced concrete foundation - not included
- Exterior and interior walls manufactured from Canadian insect and mold treated lumber, each stamped to the required hardness standard
- Environmentally friendly energy shield with "green" POLYISO exterior coating (optional)
- Roof joist system designed and manufactured from Canadian materials and technology using multi-nail plates
- Outer layer roof and walls in 11mm Canadian OSB
- Hinged PVC double glazed windows with argon for easy cleaning
- External steel doors with insulation as per plan
- Steel-Craft garage door/s as per plan
- Insect screens for all operable windows
- James Hardie HardiePlank™ fiber cement exterior cladding with 30 year warranty (optional)
- Mitten Sentry Premium PVC paneling
- Ventilated PVC Mitten BP
- Mystique bituminous shingles with 30 year warranty
- Aluminum porch posts and railings as per plan
- Advanced framing techniques to reduce timber loss and improve insulation
- GreenFibre Cocoon is a natural insulation fiber made from 85% recycled paper fiber and used in a 30cm thick layer in ceilings for increased comfort and lower energy bills
- Environmentally friendly energy shield with "green" POLYISO outer skin wrapped like a blanket around the house (optional)
- Owens Corning RSI 2.1 pink fiberglass insulation in exterior wall cavities
- Foam insulation around all windows and doors
- 40 amp electrical services
- Outdoor sockets in the front and back
- Four Internet outlets and four TV cable outlets in locations selected by the owner
- Electrical outlets in the garage
- Ventilation systems in all bathrooms (where there is no HVR system)
- Shut-off valves for all sinks, valves and toilets
- External connectors for hoses in the front and back of the house (optional)
- Connectors for the washing machine
- Underfloor heating system designed to ensure comfort and efficiency (ground floor)
- Hot water heaters (upstairs)
- HRV Heat Recovery Ventilating system – SRC Heat Recovery Ventilating system (optional)
- Central heating (optional)
- Installation for a future solar panel (optional)
- Painted skirting and baseboards throughout the house
- 12.5 mm plasterboard on walls and ceilings
- Garage finished with drywall and paint
- Garage opening system (optional)
- Latex paint throughout the house Masonite® interior doors,
- All interior doors are equipped with painted MDF frames
- Taymor hardware in satin nickel with locking systems in bedrooms and bathrooms
- Stoppers on all doors '
- Vinyl clad shelving in pantry, pantry and walk-in closet
- Wood-burning fireplace in the location provided in the plan (optional)
- Canadian kitchen and cabinets with easy-to-clean interiors (optional)
- Postform countertop in the kitchen (optional)
- Mirrors above all basins (optional)
- Connections for oven, microwave
- Dishwasher connections (optional)
- Tile flooring in kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms and entrance hall
- Laminate flooring in the other areas
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