Poured concrete basement floor footing surrounded by agricultural drain covered with net 5/8’’ crushed stone
Framed with 2’’ X 6’’-16’’ C/C
5/8’’ floor braced with screws
Pre-engineering joist system for solid squeak-free floors
8’’ (minimum) steel beams for extra length where necessary in order to keep number of posts to a minimum on all levels (basement, ground floor and second floor)
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Outside doors are in steel, insulated with polyurethane and comply with standard CAN/CGSB-82.5-M88
All casement windows 100% PVC with energy-efficient low E coatings and Argon gas fill A3 air-tightness (standard A440)
AIR QUALITY AND VENTILATION
The ventilation system complies with the requirements of 1995 National Building Code (NBC) and Novoclimat requirements. It include fresh air venting in main rooms
The ventilation system is installed by a specialized accredited firm that has Novoclimat and 1995 NBC
The ventilation system is equipped with heat recovery ventilator certified by the Home Ventilation Institute (HVI). It’s heat recovery efficiency is equal to or higher than 60% at an exterior temperature of –25ºC)
The air out-takes measured and gauged with appropriate instruments when the ventilation system is installed
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND HOT WATER
Electric baseboard heater with electronic thermostat
Split-type / room air conditioner
Venmar natural flow ventilation for attic space
Standard kitchen hood fan with outside ventilation (with or black)
High efficiency electrical hot water tank
SUPERIOR AIR-TIGHTNESS
Air leakage rate below 1.5 Air Changes per hour
Outdoor walls and ceiling well sealed
Air tightness of the house is verified by an independent, trained and paid by the Agence de l’Efficacité Énergétique du Québec (AEEQ) inspector with blower door test
EXTERIOR FEATURES
High quality brick and stone
Aluminum soffits
210-PND., 25-years asphalt shingle roofing
Reinforced concrete back porch
Fiber glass balcony with aluminum railing
Patio door
INTERIOR FEATURES
Tiles in vestibule, laundry room, kitchen and bathroom
Laminated flooring in living room, dining room and corridors
3/8’’ plywood under ceramic floor
32-ounce peerless carpet with 1/2’’ high quality under pad in the stairs and bedrooms unless other indication
Stippled ceilings
Interior walls painted white or one light color
Choice of two door’s model (Bostonnian or Camden)
Melamine ash wood grain imitation cupboard (colored) with crown molding
Modern oak railing
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ceiling light fixture in each room with pre-wiring for ceiling fan
Washer and dryer connections
Front and rear electrical light fixtures
Electric and plumbing rough-in for dishwasher
Telephone outlets in kitchen and bedrooms
Cable television outlets in living room and bedrooms
Light switch control for living room electrical outlet
PLUMBING
Double stainless steel sink with hand spray and holder
“Moen or Delta” faucets with lifetime guarantee
Scald-guard temperature control valves on all showers
Mechanical drains in sinks and bath
Insulated toilet tanks
Somerset Bath (ceramic on the walls) unless other indication
PARKING
One parking included with electrical outlet
Energy-efficient housing Novoclimat certified.
All houses are systematically inspected
