GENERAL NOTES
? All references to size, measurements, materials, construction styles, trade/brand/industry
names or terms may be subject to change or variation within generally accepted industry
standards & tolerances. Measurements may be converted from imperial to metric or vice
versa & actual product size may vary slightly as a result.
? All references to features and finishes are as per applicable plan or elevation and each
item may not be applicable to every home. Locations of features and finishes are as per
applicable plan or at the Vendor?s sole discretion.
? All features and finishes where Purchasers are given the option to select the style and/or
colour shall be from the Vendor?s pre-determined standard selections.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
1. Architecturally controlled streetscape with pleasing exterior colour schemes,
styles, materials and elevations.
2. Clay brick or stone exteriors, as per elevation.
3. Soldier coursing, exterior columns, arches, keystones and other detailing
as per elevation.
4. Precast concrete window sills as per elevation.
5. 25 year shingles.
6. Maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia, heritage siding detail, eavestrough and
downspouts as per elevation.
7. Sectional roll-up garage doors with heavy-duty springs and decorative glazing
as per elevation.
8. Decorative exterior lights on front fa?ade.
9. Fully sodded lot.
10. Rear patio finished with concrete patio slabs.
11. Fully paved driveway.
DOORS AND WINDOWS
12. Casement windows throughout (excluding basement windows). All windows will be vinyl
Low E, Argon gas filled. Operable windows are screened.
13. Internal aluminum grilles on all front elevations excluding basement windows (front, side
and rear for corner conditions, see sales representative for details).
14. Insulated front and garage door to house (as per plan) if grade permits without
landing/steps.
15. Door from garage to outside (as per plan) if grade permits without landing/steps.
16. Vinyl sliding patio doors with screen leading to rear yard as per plan.
17. Tarnish-free brass finish front door grip-set.
INTERIOR FEATURES
18. 8' ceilings on main floor excluding low headroom areas due to mechanical and/or
dropped areas.
19. 4 1/8" Colonial style baseboards throughout with 2- 3/4" casings on all windows,
doorways, flat arches and pass throughs (excluding curved archways).
20. Interior trim to be painted white. Interior walls to be painted off white. Purchaser?s
choice of one colour from Vendors standard samples. Both trim and walls to be painted
with two coats of quality paint (including primer).
21. Natural finish Oak pickets and handrails from first to second floor. Oak pickets to be
1-5/16" colonial and handrails to be 2-5/8" half round.
22. 800 series interior doors.
23. Interior decorative smooth columns (as per plan).
24. All ceilings to be stipple sprayed with smooth borders except kitchens, bathrooms and
main & second floor laundry rooms, which have a smooth finish.
25. Art niches as per plan.
FLOORINGS
26. Red oak laminate flooring on main floor (except ceramic areas).
27. 36 oz. Broadloom with standard underpad on second floor throughout except tiled
areas (as per plan).
28. Carpeted stairs with oak stringers.
29. Imported ceramic tile flooring in foyer, kitchen, powder room, laundry room and all bathrooms.
BATHROOMS
30. Imported ceramic tiles in all bathtub enclosures up to the ceiling (excluding master
ensuite tub). Separate shower stalls to include the ceiling.
31. Surface mounted light fixture in shower stall.
32. Pedestal sink in all powder rooms.
33. Single lever upgraded Delta, Moen or Price Pfister faucets with mechanical pop-ups in
all bathrooms.
34. Deep Acrylic Soaker Tubs throughout.
35. Vanity mirrors in all bathrooms. Oval mirror in all powder rooms.
36. Flat panel Oak cabinetry with laminate countertops.
37. Porcelain sinks in all bathrooms.
38. Strip lighting in all second floor bathrooms with ceiling mounted globe fixture in all
powder rooms.
KITCHENS
39. Flat panel Oak kitchen cabinets and laminate countertops (square edge where necessary).
40. Stainless steel kitchen sink with ledgeback and spillway.
41. Single lever Delta, Moen or Price Pfister kitchen faucet with integrated pullout spray.
42. Rough in electrical and plumbing supply for dishwasher.
43. Pantry as per plan to match cabinetry.
44. Breakfast bars (as per plan).
CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY
45. Cable rough-in in family room or great room and master bedroom (RG-6 CABLE
STANDARD).
46. Rough-in central vacuum system ? location at Vendor?s discretion.
47. Telephone rough-in provided in kitchen, family room or great room and master bedroom.
48. Monitored security system available through builder?s supplier. Must be ordered by
purchaser (see sales representative for details).
NATURAL GAS, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING DETAILS
49. 100 AMP service.
50. Weather-proof exterior electrical outlets, one at rear, one at front entry and one electrical
outlet in garage.
51. High efficiency heating system.
52. Heavy duty wiring and receptacles for kitchen stove and clothes dryer.
53. Interior light fixtures or wall switched outlets in all bedrooms, family room, dining room,
living room, great room, kitchen, breakfast area and finished laundry areas. All lighting
provided from Aspen?s Premium Lighting Package.
54. White Decora plugs and switches throughout as per Vendor?s standard specifications.
55. Two exterior water taps (one located in the garage).
56. Ductwork sized for future air conditioning.
57. 3 piece rough-in (drain pipes only) for future basement bathroom.
CONSTRUCTION
58. Poured concrete basement walls with heavy-duty damp proofing drainage board and
weeping tiles.
59. Poured concrete porch (as per plan).
60. Poured concrete garage floor.
61. 3/4" Tongue and groove sub-flooring.
62. 2" x 6" exterior wall construction with R20 insulation value.
63. Sub-flooring to be nailed, sanded and screwed.
64. R40 attic insulation.
65. Spray foam insulation minimizing air penetration in garage ceiling below livable areas as
well as all cantilevered areas.
66. Cold cellar with solid core door, light and floor drain.
WARRANTY
67. The Tarion Warranty Corporation backs Aspen Ridge Homes with the following warranties:
The home is free from:
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years on electrical, plumbing
and heating distribution systems. Any water penetration through exterior cladding,
windows, doors and exterior caulking.
major structural defects for a period of seven years.
Please refer to your home owner information package and/or visit tarion.com for further details.
For Condominium Developments, there is no warranty coverage for the common elements
of a Common Elements Condominium, or for the common elements of Vacant Land
Condominiums.
Common elements are areas of a condominium where ownership is shared among all unit
owners, and these will vary depending on the type of condominium project, such as a
townhouse, high-rise or fully detached. Please refer to your Schedule?C? of the Declaration
disclosed with your Agreement of Purchase and Sale for clarification of boundaries.
The Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act recognizes the Condominium Corporation as
the ?Owner? of the common elements. Condominium unit owners who experience common
element problems must write to their Board of Directors once the condominium is registered.
The Board is responsible for bringing common element problems to the attention of Aspen
Ridge Homes and Tarion, if necessary.
