ENERGY STAR FEATURES
Lower energy bills because of:
- ENERGY STAR rated heating and cooling systems including and Heat Recovery Ventilation.
- High performance ENERGY STAR approved windows with Low E and Argon.
- Higher value insulation on exterior walls and in attic.
- Tighter construction to reduce drafts around windows and outlets.
- Independent testing by Ministry of Natural Resources approved agents.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
- Ceiling heights to be 9' feet on Main Floor (except at dropped ceiling area(s)).
- Coffered, vaulted or cathedral ceilings, as per applicable plan.
- All subfloors 5/8" Plywood, nailed and screwed with all joints sanded.
- Poured concrete garage floors and porches.
- Clad Sectional garage doors with decorative windows (as per applicable plan).
- Concrete foundation walls with damp-proofing spray and waterproofing membrane.
- 2" X 6" exterior wall construction.
- Direct access from garage for applicable plans and where grade permits
- Interior garage to living space walls to be drywalled, taped, sanded (as per Ontario Building Code requirements) and primed (one coat).
- R40 ceiling insulation, R30 foamed garage (where applicable), R12 blanket insulation in basement (12” from floor), R21.5 exterior wall insulation.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Country style elevation with clay brick, simulated wood siding, precast surrounds, shutters and other accents, as per applicable plan.
- Purchaser has choice of exterior colour packages from Legend Homes’ samples.
- Brass colour or brushed chrome gripset with deadbolt locks on front door.
- Architectural friezes, fascias, crown mouldings and columns as per applicable plan.
- Maintenance free simulated wood siding and trim details, aluminum soffits, eaves and downspouts.
- Insulated metal front entry door with sidelights, transom windows and white grilles where applicable and as per elevation.
- Thermal panel vinyl casement windows featuring ENERGY STAR Low E and Argon in the front, sides and rear elevations (except basement) as per applicable plan. Transom widows as per applicable plan.
- Garage Doors with windows where shown.
- Standard 3/8” plywood roof sheathing.
- Asphalt shingles with 25 year manufacturer’s warranty.
- All windows and doors to be fully caulked and/or weather-stripped.
- Sodded front, seeded rear and side yards as per plan.
- Decorative exterior door hardware, coach lamp(s) and mailboxes as per Legend Homes’ samples and as per plan.
- Decorative precast concrete walks to front and side entrances and patio slabs at rear entrance (as per applicable plan).
- Some homes may require railings installed on the front porch and to grade, depending on the grade conditions per Ontario Building Code requirements.
- Two exterior hoses bibs as specified by vendor, one at rear and one in garage (location to be specified by Legend Homes).
- Raked masonry joints to front of house.
- Covered, poured concrete porches as per applicable plan, with decorative painted wood or PVC columns.
- Antique style custom number plates.
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL FEATURES
- 100-amp electrical service, with heavy-duty copper wiring and fuse-less breaker panel.
- High efficiency gas furnace with a Heat Recovery Ventilator. Central air conditioning.
- Sealed ductwork for more efficient delivery as per ENERGY STAR requirements.
- Vendor to provide light fixtures in main hall, kitchen, breakfast area and all bedrooms.
- Vanity bar lighting in all bathrooms.
- Vapour proof light in all separate showers.
- Light fixture in all walk-in closets as per plan.
- Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
- One exterior waterproof electrical outlet at rear patio or deck area connected to a safety ground fault circuit (GFI), one outlet in garage and next to electrical panel in basement.
- Decora light switches, plugs and plates.
- Ground fault interrupters in all bathrooms or powder rooms.
- Convenient electrical outlet(s) for future garage door opener.
- Combination Smoke & Carbon monoxide detector (interconnected) installed on main floor and second floor (or loft as per applicable plan), one Smoke detector installed in basement for home and family safety.
- Electric door chime.
- Rough-in for future central vac system.
- Finished plates for 3 telephone and 4 RG6 cable t.v. outlets.
- Fully installed security system including contacting all opening doors on the main floor as well as the basement windows, one key pad, one siren and a six zone control panel included with order of 3 year monitoring service by purchaser at purchaser's cost.
- Heavy duty outlet for stove and clothes dryer (outside vent for future dryer).
- Professionally cleaned ductwork.
Hot water tank (gas rental unit).
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Standard 8’ second floor ceilings (except in sunken raised areas, stairways and raised, dropped or cathedral ceilings).
- Custom milled 4 1/4" wood baseboards with 2-5/8" wood casings (where applicable) painted in semi-gloss finish.
- Oak handrails and spindles on stairwells to finished areas as per plan. Purchaser has choice of stain from Legend Homes’ samples.
- Polished interior brass lever finished hardware throughout with painted door hinges.
- Direct vent natural gas fireplace with oak or painted wood mantel and marble surround & hearth from vendor’s samples (as per applicable plan).
- Decorative two panel arch passage doors or equivalent throughout, as per plan.
- All arches trimmed with 2-3/4 " wood colonial casing (where applicable).
- All homes carpeted with 40 ounce broadloom with upgraded chip foam underpad, over non-tile areas.
- Purchaser’s choice of two colours of broadloom as per Legend Homes’ samples.
- Floors to be vacuumed prior to broadloom installation.
- Optional cold storage room as per applicable plan.
- 12” x 12” Imported ceramic tile in entry, main hall, mudroom/side entry, kitchen, breakfast, pantry/servery (where applicable), bathroom and laundry areas and finished lower foyer as per applicable plan.
- Interior walls to be decorated in quality flat latex paint (one primer and two finish coats), purchaser’s choice of two colours form vendor’s samples.
- Trim and doors to be painted white.
- Exterior sliding or Garden door(s) as per plan.
- Wood swing door(s) at front entry closet as per applicable plans.
- Decorative columns, as per plan.
- Decorative Art niches, as per plan.
- Smooth ceilings in kitchen, laundry and all bathrooms. Sprayed stipple ceilings with smooth borders in all other areas except closets.
KITCHEN, BATHROOMS and LAUNDRY FEATURES
- Imported 12” x 12” ceramic floor tiles in kitchen, breakfast, pantry/servery (where applicable), bathroom and laundry areas, as per applicable plan.
- Choice of designer kitchen cabinets, vanities and countertops as per plan from Legend Homes’ samples.
- Easy maintenance double compartment stainless steel sink with single lever faucet.
- Pedestal sink in powder room (as per applicable plan).
- Dropped ceilings and bulkheads over kitchen cabinets.
- Plumbing and electrical rough-in for future dishwasher.
- Two-speed white exhaust fan over stove area.
- Ensuite bathroom to include acrylic soaker tub and separate shower with ceramic wall tile.
- Double basin vanities as per applicable plan.
- Separate shower enclosures as per plan will be fitted with marble thresholds and a vapour-proof light fixture.
- Single lever washerless faucets with pop-up plugs in all bathrooms.
- Full-height cement board in all separate showers.
- Wall mirror over vanity in bathrooms (size varies according to model type)
- All bathrooms and powder room to have ceramic towel bar & paper holder, soap dish in main bathtub and all showers (location to be determined by the vendor).
- White plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms.
- Electrical outlet for washer and heavy-duty electrical outlet for dryer with vent.
- Pressure balance temperature control valves in all showers.
- Water-saver on all shower heads.
- Water saving toilet(s).
- Laundry tub inset in cabinet with upper storage cabinets in laundry room (as per applicable plan).
- Taps and drain for automatic washer.

