Amherst | Tartan Homes

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES

All Tartan single family homes and bungalows are 100% ENERGY STAR® qualified, certified by independent third party inspectors as saving energy costs and reducing environmental impact. Every new home meets the most current ENERGY STAR® New Home standards—which exceed the Ontario Building Code by 20% for insulation, air tightness and indoor air quality.

KEY ENERGY STAR® SAVING FEATURES INCLUDE:

All homes are individually inspected and certified by an independent representative of EnerQuality
Exterior walls are insulated to R27 & covered in house wrap
Exterior basement walls are insulated
R10 value insulation under the basement floor
R60 blown insulation in the attic
Garage ceilings are insulated with spray foam insulation to R32 value, where there is a finished room above
ENERGY STAR® low-E Argon, triple glazed, coloured windows on main & 2nd floors
Low expansion foam at all exterior windows and doors
96% minimum AFUE 2 stage gas value high efficiency furnace and high efficiency electronically commutated motor (ECM)
Dedicated Heat Recovery Ventilation system for the highest indoor air quality
Programmable heating/cooling WIFI smart thermostat
Sealed duct work throughout unfinished basement
Energy efficient LED light bulbs
Drain Water Heat Recovery system

FINISHINGS

General

Finished basement recreation room
9-ft. high ceilings on the main floor
Smooth ceilings throughout
Gas fireplace raised approx. 8” off the floor with an oak beam mantle and an “A” line ceramic surround around the fireplace (as per plan)
One-sided fireplaces receive a fan kit
Oak spindles & handrails, with oak nosing under the spindles at 2nd floor stair opening (as per plan)
5” modern beveled baseboards with coordinating window & door casings
Transom window above patio door on main floor (n/a at basement level of walkout units)
Window-ledge moldings main-floor windows
Lincoln Smooth passage doors, 7 ft high on main floor
Lincoln Smooth closet doors, slider or swing door (as per plan), 7 ft high on main floor
Satin chrome door hardware
French door(s) to study (as per plan)
MDF cap on half walls (as per plan)
Interior walls painted with low VOC (volatile organic compound) matte paint from builder samples (1 choice of 4)
Standard ceramic floor tile in the front entry, laundry, mudroom and all bathrooms (not including unfinished laundry areas)
Engineered oak hardwood floors from line ‘A’ in remaining ground floor areas (not including bungalow bedrooms)
40 oz 100% BCF Sol. Dyed Polyester stain resistant, low VOC emission carpeting with 9mm high density underpad
Laundry pan and floor drain to be included under washer when installed on the main & 2nd floors
Upper cabinets with soft close doors (hinges), 5 ft wide in laundry area (not including unfinished laundry areas)

Bathrooms

Pedestal sink in powder room with single hole
Granite or Quartz countertops (from builder samples) & undermount sink where countertops are included
Custom-crafted cabinets with soft close doors (hinges) in main and ensuite bathrooms
Ensuite vanities to include bank of drawers with soft close drawers and doors (hinges) and to receive 1 or 2 sinks (as per plan)
Main bathrooms include ceramic wall enclosure with dropped ceiling above bathtub
Primary ensuite bathroom tub trimmed with ceramic tile or freestanding tub (as per plan)
Stand up shower comes with acrylic base, ceramic tile walls & clear glass sliding door
Quality Chrome faucets
Chrome towel bars and paper holders
Low-flush, water-saver toilet tanks
Scald Guard pressure balance valve in all showers
Reinforcement for future grab bars in main bathroom

Kitchens

Custom-crafted cabinets (line 1 or 2) with soft close drawers and doors (hinges) (N/A to L-shaped corner cabinets)
Granite or Quartz countertops (from builder samples)
Built-in fridge look
Ceramic tile backsplash
30” Hoodfan & Microwave Shelf
Rough-in for future dishwasher
Double stainless steel kitchen sink with one handle pull out kitchen faucet
Engineered oak hardwood floors from line ‘A’
Eating bar (as per plan)
40” height upper kitchen cabinets (finished tops with gable in bungalow loft option); cabinet above fridge is 30” deep
Kitchen pot light package (as per plan)

Exterior

Traditional elevations featuring combined contemporary finishes
Architectural shingles with manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty
Exterior soffit lights (main floor only)
Large basement windows
Low maintenance vinyl extruded windows throughout. All windows on main & 2nd floors to be triple glazed, and coloured casement except basement windows (white, double glazed). Windows are Low-E Argon with screens where applicable
Vinyl extruded Low-E Argon thermal double glazed patio door with screen and exterior light fixture at patio door (as per plan)
Aluminum soffit and fascia
Grip set with dead bolt on front door with 4 choices of finishing
Frost-free hose bib in garage and at rear
Oversized front entrance door
Insulated 8’ height garage door
Municipal address number at front of home
Reinforced poured concrete front porch
On exterior front doors where there is no clear glass on the front door or side lights, a peep hole is required by building code
Front door chime

CONSTRUCTION

Insulation

Attic R60 value blown fiberglass insulation (R-40 in cathedral ceilings)
Exterior walls R27 value insulation except at exterior garage wall
Basement walls to receive R24 insulation. Includes 3in R12 Styrofoam applied to foundation walls with added layer of R12 batt insulation. All exterior insulated walls will receive drywall, taped, not finished and electrical outlets installed to code.
Garage ceiling insulated with spray foam R32 Value (when finished area above garage)
Insulated garage door
R10 insulation under the basement floor

Structure

Foundation walls poured concrete 8” thick with steel reinforcement
30 year high density polyethylene (HDPE) foundation membrane
Parging to exposed exterior portion of foundation wall
Basement floor 3” thick concrete with trowel finish
Garage floor 4” thick concrete with broom finish
Drainage layer waterproofing system to exterior of foundation walls (except garage walls)
Pre-engineered floor joist system
Exterior walls are 2”x 6” at 16” stud space on centre
Garage walls are 2” x 4”
Interior walls are 2” x 4”, 2”x 6” or 2”x 8” (as per plan)
Basement walls are 2” x 4” at 24” stud space on centre (external walls only)
Prefabricated and engineered roof truss system
Roof sheathing 7/16” oriented strand board sheathing
3/4” tongue and groove oriented strand board subfloor nailed, sanded and screwed with 5/8” plywood underlay for ceramic
Fully drywalled garage interior (taped only)

Rough-in

Cat6A wire on main floor with 3 additional outlets (phone, cable or ethernet)
All wires to a collection point in the basement (under stairs)
Dedicated 110v receptacle at collection point
Central vacuum rough-in dropped to basement
Radon gas rough-in located in basement

Mechanical/Plumbing

Dedicated Heat Recovery Ventilation system (HRV) for better indoor air quality
96% minimum AFUE 2 stage gas value high-efficiency furnace with ECM motor
Enhanced energy-efficient rental hot water system (tankless)
Programmable heating/cooling WIFI smart thermostat
Heating ducts sized for future air conditioning
Laundry tub in unfinished basement (as per plan)
Shut-off valves under all sinks
Connection for washer and dryer
PEX water supply
All duct work is power vacuumed prior occupancy

Electrical

Decora style switches & plugs
Ceiling light fixtures throughout including family room, great room, living room, and all bedrooms (except vaulted ceilings)
Capped ceiling light in dining room
100 amp electrical panel with 40 circuit breakers
Two weather proof exterior outlets
Copper wiring
Energy efficient LED light bulbs
Minimum 1 electrical outlet in basement
Electrical outlet for future garage door opener
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors where required by Building Code

LANDSCAPING

Fully-sodded lot (or to tree line)
Some lots receive a tree (per landscape plan, where applicable)
6’ high wood fence in backyard at property line (where applicable, as per plan of subdivision) Excluding Russell Trails
Paved driveway
Precast patio stone walkway
Wood steps at backyard

WARRANTY COVERAGE

One-year Builder’s Warranty covering defects in material and workmanship
Two-year Extended Builder’s Warranty covering water penetration, mechanical and electrical systems and exterior cladding
*Tarion seven-year warranty covering major structural defects