
Outstanding Interiors
- 9' main floor ceiling
- Adorne LeGrand light switches and 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
- Ceramic tile 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
- Structural wiring package containing category
- 6 cables, RG-6 coax cables quad shield
- Rough-in vacuum system outlets
- 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