Outstanding Interiors

• 9' main floor ceiling
• Decora-style light switches and two USB outlets
• Gas fireplace
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, main floor hallway, mudroom and laundry room
• 3¼" Vintage Northern Solid Sawn hardwood as per plan
• Solid oak handrails, spindles and newel posts
• Spindles mounted on standard oak nosing on all hall railings
• Main floor den French door with beveled glass in many models
• Satin chrome finished doorknobs throughout
• Cardel’s trademark large windows for extensive natural light

Designer Kitchen

• 2'' cornice molding on upper kitchen cabinets
• Walk-in kitchen pantry (in most models)
• Workable islands in most models (see plan)
• Double stainless steel kitchen sink
• Moen Integra chrome single-lever tap with integral sprayer
• Shut-off valves under all sinks
• Hardwood flooring in kitchen, nook and walk-in pantry
• Ceramic tile kitchen backsplash

Better Bathrooms

• 10 mm frameless glass shower enclosed with white moulded or tile base and tiled walls (in some models)
• Drawers in vanity cabinets (in some models)
• Moen Chateau Series faucets
• Ceramic tile flooring in powder, ensuite and main baths
• Ceramic tile to ceiling height (maximum 9') in main bath tub/shower
• Shut-off valves under all sinks

Energy-Saving Details

• All windows include low-e coating and argon gas for improved energy efficiency
• Rinnai wall-hung tankless hot water heater in most models (rental unit)
• Heat recovery ventilator, min 75% SRE (Sensible Recovery Efficiency)
• R-60 attic loose fill insulation
• R-12 blanket and R-12 batt insulation
• Walls between garage and house include R-5 insulated structural sheathing and R-22 fibreglass batt insulation
• Exterior walls (house) include R-5 insulated structural sheathing and R-22 fibreglass batt insulation
• All ductwork is sealed to prevent air leakage
• All standard fixtures include CFL lamps
• High-efficiency (minimum 96% AFUE) gas furnace
• 1 wi-fi programmable thermostat
• R-31 insulation between garages and heated rooms above
• Spray foam installed on all window and door perimeters

Details that make a difference

• Choice of distinctive exterior elevations
• Holiday light soffit plug on exterior with interior switch
• Exterior front and rear entry wall satin finish down light
• Rough-in ceiling fan wiring for great room or family room with 10' or greater ceilings and vaulted ceilings
• 2 LED pot lights at garage
• One multi-media outlet
• All main and upper floor venting windows are casement or awning
• Large basement windows (including egress window)
• 5 LED pot lights in kitchen
• Radon-ready rough-in
• Gasline for barbecue

Higher Construction Standard

• Architectural laminated limited lifetime warranty shingles
• Exterior home walls are 2" x 6" at 16" on centre
• Interior walls are 2" x 4" at 16" on centre
• Engineered flooring system, including engineered
• 11 7/8" joists @ maximum 19.2" o.c. with 3/4" tongue and groove OSB floor sheeting nailed, glued and screwed to joists
• Basement walls are framed with 2" x 4" studs at 24" centre
• Bitumen spray on exterior of foundation wall with a dimpled high-density polyethylene membrane installed
• Rubberized asphalt eave protection at all roof edges and under all valley flashings

Customer service for life

• Experienced professional sales consultants
• Professional interior design services
• Personalized construction service featuring construction tours
• Homeowner’s manual to explain the process
• 1-year comprehensive builder’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship
• TARION 7-year warranty covering major structural defects