Building Specifications

2017 Standard Specifications

Floor System

• TGI Or Web Trusses As Per Plan
• LVL Rim Joists
• 23/32 T&G OSB Floor Sheating Glued And Screwed

Wall System

• 2x6 Exterior Studs 16’’ O/C
• (Or Upgrade to SPANELS)
• 2x4 Interior Studs 16’’ O/C
• 3/8 OSB Sheathing
• Tyveck House Wrap

Roof System

• Engineered Trusses 24’’ O/C
• 7/16’’ OSB Roof Sheeting With H Clips
• 2x6 Sub-fascia
• Metal Drip Edge
• 30 Year Architectural Shingles With Eaveguard
• Feltex Underlayment On Entire Roof
• Roof Vents & Attic Access Doors As Required

Exterior Finish

• Residential Maintenance Free Vinyl Siding
• Pre-finished Alum Soffit & Fascia

Windows & Doors

• White Maintenance Free P.V.C Windows
• Dual Pane, Low-E Glass C/W Argon Gas, Awing Or Casement
• Metal Clad Insulated Ext. Doors
• High Quality Lock Sets & Deadbolts
• Envelope Seal Around All Doors & Windows

Plumbing

• Standard Modern Plumbing Fixtures
• ABS Roughed In & Tested
• Pex Waterlines, Inside Walls, Tested
• 2 Exterior Frost Free Taps

Contemporary Baths

• One Piece Tub/shower Combination In Main And Ensuite Or 36’’ Corner Shower As Per Plan
• Single Row Ceramic Tile Backsplash
• All Bath Fans On Separate Switch
• Vanity Mirror & Bathroom Accessories
• Vanity Faucets
• Low Flush Toilets

Electrical

• Wired To Alberta Building Code Requirements
• 100 Amp Standard Service Panel
• Life Saving Smoke & Co2 Detectors
• Decora Switches & Plugs
• Door Chime, 3phone & 2 Cable
• Exterior & Interior GFI Plugs As Per Plan
• Modern Lighting Package

Hvac

• Heat Ducts Installed In The Floor System (for Self Contained Units)
• Basement Return Air System Installed On Site
• Kitchen Exhaust Fan Ducted To Exterior
• Dryer Vent Chase & Return Air Registers Vented For HRV System(for Self Contained Units)

Insulation

• R20 Wall Insulation
• R40 Ceiling Blow In Insulation
• 6mil Cgsb Poly & Accoustical Sealant

Drywall

• Finished ½ Drywall Through Out (Primed & 2 Coats Painted)
• Rounded Drywall Corners Through Out
• ½’’ Aqua Board Around Tubs

Interior Finish

• Shaw carpet with upgraded 7lb underlay – Many colors to choose from
• Quality linoleum fiber floor
• Casing 2 ¼ mdf 356 profile
• Baseboards 3 ¼ mdf 3140 profile
• Interior doors are primed & painted white with embossed textured or smooth, various styles to choose from
• Closet doors are bifolds or as per plan with embossed panel to match interior doors
• Ball style lockset to all bath and ball style passage set to all other swing doors
• Lights over all exterior doors
• Wire shelving in closets, pantry & linen closet

Modern Crafted Kitchens

• Double stainless steel sink in kitchen
• Laminate counter tops with accent, many styles to choose from
• Single row ceramic tile backsplash
• Modern cabinets with adjustable shelves
• PVC cabinet doors, lots of styles to choose from
• Deluxe crown mouldings
• Wire and plumb for dishwasher
• Recirculation fan with separate switch in kitchen area

Optional Upgrade Features

• Customized Floor Plans
• Bay windows – www.durabuiltwindows.com & Www.Gentekinc.Com
• Upgraded Lighting Package
• Base Boards & Casements
• Laminate flooring
• Gas Fireplace
• Triple pane windows
• Engineered wood web truss floor system
• Hot water on-demand system
• Vaulted ceilings
• Fiberglass exterior doors
• Glass inserts in front entry door
• Sidelites
• 9’ Interior walls
• 9′ Basement walls
• Granite countertops
• Wood cabinets
• Back Splash
• Hardie board siding, many colors & profiles to choose from
• Smart Board Trim
• Stucco
• Stone

Energy Efficient Upgrades

• SIP Panels
• Mag Walls
• Superior Walls
• ICF Basements
• Triple Glazed Windows with Argon
• R50 in Ceilings
• Solar Panels
• Rough in for Solar Power
• INfra Heat Panels
• Hot water on-demand System
• LED Energy Energy Efficient Lights
• Rubber Roofing