All buildings are designed with National Building Code, Ontario Building Code and C.M.H.C specifications.
FLOOR STRUCTURES
Sill plates are 2×6 kiln dried spruce, ethafoam sill gasket, 2×8 or 2×10 beams are kiln dried spruce in random lengths and laminated on site. Beam supports are 3″ adjustable steel posts. Floor joists are 2×8 or 2×10 kiln dried spruce at 16″ centres, hangers are supplied where needed. Joist bridging is 2×2 kiln dried spruce. Sub-floor is 5/8″ tongue and groove plywood.
WALLS
Exterior walls are 2×6 kiln dried spruce at 16″ centres, single bottom plate and double top plates. Typar air barrier wrap under exterior siding. R-20 insulation (6″ batt) for exterior walls and 6 mil super poly vapour barrier. Exterior sheathing is 7/16″ OSB.
GARAGE WALL CONSTRUCTION
2×4 kiln dried spruce studs at 16″ centres and single bottom plate and double top plates. 7/16″ OSB sheathing.
SIDING
Homes and cottages have vinyl siding. Other sidings such as Log Siding, Hardiplank, Cedar and more options are available.
INTERIOR WALLS
2×4 kiln dried spruce at 16″ centres with single bottom and double top plates.
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
Pre-built engineered wood web trusses or rafters, 18″ deep on 24″ centres for cathedral ceilings. Engineered regular trusses for flat ceilings. Roof sheathing is 1/2″, 4×8 spruce plywood with H-clips. 235 lb. 25 year shingles, 2 layers of 15 lb. Felt for eave protection.
Pre-painted metal eave starter to cap metal fascia. Overhangs vary according to plans. Soffit and fascia are pre-finished aluminum. Gables are 2×4 or 2×6 kiln dried spruce studs in areas with sloped ceilings, or gable end trusses in areas with flat ceilings. Soffit and roof vents supplied as required. Continuous ridge vents with joiners and end plugs for cathedral ceilings. Dome roof vents for flat ceilings. 24″ metal valley flashing, pre-painted or bare metal. Insulation is R-40 batt type with 6 mil poly vapour barrier.
WINDOWS
Casement, awning or vertical double hung windows are PVC. Sizes are as shown on plans. Factory installed double glazing in PVC frames. Surface mounted grilles are supplied when shown. Wood frame windows are optional.
INTERIOR TRIM
Colonial style 800 series doors with brass hardware. Paintable finger-jointed pine baseboards, casing for windows, door trim and boxing for windows. Closet rods, shelving and bi-fold doors for closets.
EXTERIOR TRIM
Front and service entry doors are insulated steel clad. Decorative grip set with dead bolt for front and exterior doors. Patio doors as per plans with screen doors. Garage side doors 2’8″x6’8″. Garage overhead doors are sectional steel clad, 8×7 for single doors or one 16×7 or two 8×7 doors for double garages. All complete with hardware and tracks.
STAIRS
Interior and basement stairs are supplied, carpet grade spruce and site assembled. Basement stairs have stringers and open risers.
HARDWARE
Nails, door hardware, etc. are supplied.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Cedar decking, fancy turned posts, sundecks, greenhouses are available at extra cost. Not included is flat built-up roofing, decks or steps from decks, railing inside or outside and mechanical.