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The standard specifications below reflect Guildcrest's commitment to quality home construction. All of Guildcrest's homes comply with these minimum standards. Check with your builder for local variations. We are also pleased to offer a wide range of available options and upgrades to suit your needs.
Any reference to "builder" includes our Retail Sales Centre.
For minimum specifications for a particular part of a Guildcrest Home, select one of the links below.
Floors
Exterior walls
Interior walls
Roof
Windows
Doors
Exterior finish
Interior finish
Trim
Interior doors
Closet doors
Flooring
Kitchen
Bathroom
Electrical
Heating and ventilation
Stairs
Garages
Porches/kneewalls
U.S. Specifications:
- engineered floor joist system complete with 5/8" tongue-and-groove OSB floor sheathing, glued and stapled
- 1/4" underlay is applied to areas with vinyl flooring
- building paper
- 7/16" OSB (oriented strand board) sheathing, glued and stapled
- 2 X 6 kiln-dried studs @ 16" on centre (7'-10 1/2" floor to ceiling)
- R-20 fiberglass batt insulation
- 6 mil continuous air/vapour barrier
- 1/2" gypsum board
- 1/2" gypsum board
- 2 X 4 kiln-dried studs @ 16" on centre
- 36" high half walls complete with finished cap to match kitchen are illustrated as hollow walls on the floor plans
- cap top is spliced if it is over 8'-0" long
- caps for half walls with jogs (e.g. AL4236) are shipped loose to avoid mitre separation on delivery and set
- credit is given for deletion of wall
- engineered truss from kiln-dried lumber @ 24" on centre
- 5/12 roof pitch
- 25-year fiberglass shingles complete with 15 lb. felt over whole roof
- ice and watershield drip edge
- 5/8" OSB (oriented strand board) roof sheathing complete with H clips
- R-40 insulation
- 1 X 3 strapping @ 16" on centre
- 6 mil continuous air/vapour barrier
- 1/2" gypsum board
- livingroom
- PVC casement complete with one operator (as per floor plan) and PVC Jambs (except Cape Cod and Heritage House)
- other windows
- PVC horizontal slider complete with PVC jambs
- several models incorporate additional casement, awning or single-hung windows in the standard design
- window colour: white
- window glazing:
low E, argon-filled thermals
- low E is a glass coating that reduces heat loss to the outside while allowing the sun’s warming rays inside
- argon is an inert gas sealed between layers of glass; it does not conduct heat or cold as air would, thus reducing heating and cooling bills
- front
- 1 3/4" X 3'0" X 6'8" insulated steel embossed slab, prime finish, complete with passage and deadbolt hardware (if plan specifies side lights, they are 14P type, unless otherwise specified)
- rear
- 1 3/4" X 2'10" X 6'8" insulated steel slab, prime finish complete with passage and deadbolt hardware (a 2'8" door will be used on floor plans that do not allow sufficient space)
- patio doors
- 5 feet wide, PVC, white
- door frame
finish
- PVC, white
- siding
- horizontal double 4 1/2" vinyl siding
- gables
- vertical vinyl siding or horizontal double 4 1/2"
- soffit
- maintenance free, continuous vent; white, almond or brown
- fascia
- 6" aluminum ; white, almond or brown
- ceiling
- stipple texture, except kitchen and bathroom(s) complete with ceiling borders, except closets and utility rooms
- walls, trim
and doors
- latex primer (2 coats and nail holes in trim filled; caulking and finish paint not provided.)
- colonial baseboard and casings
- colonial embossed complete with passage hardware
- colonial embossed bi-fold doors complete with closet rod and finished shelf
- carpet
- Philadelphia “Gorham” (or equivalent quality)
- vinyl
- Armstrong "Initiator" (or equivalent quality)
- choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
- arborite counter top
- one bank of drawers
- double bowl
stainless steel sink
single lever faucet - ductless range hood complete with grease filter
- track light complete with 2 fixtures over sink
- dishwasher space complete with plumbing provisions
- microwave cabinet and electrical provisions
- full height pantry unit complete with 4 adjustable shelves
- quality enamelled/porcelain
fixtures
- white/bone
- when a jacuzzi, a shower or a bidet are illustrated in an ensuite bathroom they are considered to be options
- the standard will include a 4-piece bathroom layout (shower is one-piece acrylic only)
- ceramic wall
tile
- full height at enamelled tub
- at bathtubs, a border tile is installed at the second row from the top
- facemount tub and shower trim
- complete with mechanical pop-up
- pressure-balance tap
- cabinets
- variety of styles, colours and trim to choose from
- centre set
lavatory faucet
- complete with mechanical pop-up
- full-size mirror as per plan
- medicine cabinet
- complete with door to match vanity
- no medicine cabinet in powder rooms
- receptacle complete with ground fault interrupter
- shower rod
- soap dish
- 24" towel bar
- tissue holder
- carbon monoxide detector(s) at bedroom area(s)
- battery-back-up smoke detector at each floor level and in each bedroom
- decor rocker switches
- light fixtures
as per plan
- white coach lamp at front elevation complete with mounting block
- exterior receptacle
- complete with waterproof cover, mounting block and ground fault interrupter (as per plan)
- door chime
- 200 amp electrical panel complete with breakers for modular portion
- all electrical wires with stove cable (as per floor plan)
- receptacles
and wires for washer and dryer on main floor (as per plan)
- 4" dryer vent
- no factory-installed
heating system
- standard specification assumes a builder-supplied and site-installed forced air, non-electric heating system
- ductwork to upper floor of 2nd storey installed at factory
- Heat Recovery
Ventilator (HRV) supplied with
- 2 weather hoods
- wall dehumidistat
- box of insulated flex duct (an HRV recovers heat from stale, indoor air before safely exhausting it and replacing it with fresh, outside air; also reduces humidity in a home)
- metal ducts
installed to all bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen
- grease filter installed in kitchen
- timers installed
in:
- bathrooms
- laundry room
- kitchen
- wall dehumidistat will be installed in a central room
- no exhaust fans venting outside
- bungalows
with door at top of stairwell
- paint finish
- framed wall complete with unfinished drywall on one side and wood handrail on the opposite side
- bungalows with
open stairwell
- carpet or vinyl finish
- framed wall complete with finished drywall on one side and wood handrail on the opposite side
- front splits
- carpet on stairs up and vinyl on stairs down
- finished walls on all sides and wood handrails on one side
- side splits
- same as front split complete with unfinished stairs to lower basement
- wood handrail on side
- 2-storey
- upper complete with carpet finish
- half wall complete with medium or clear finish wood cap on one side as per plan
- lower stair paint finish with handrail on one side
- Garages are
shown on certain plans. If standard or purchased, Guildcrest will
supply the following material package:
- roof truss; gable truss; ladder; shingles; prebent fascia; soffit; vinyl siding and trims; pre-hung insulated steel door; lockset for door; window (unfinished); exterior light fixtures (one at front for single garage; two at front for double garage; one at rear main door).
- valley flashing and step flashing are not included
- Your builder will complete the construction of the garage on site
- Porches and
kneewalls (not standard) are shown on certain plans. If standard
or purchased, Guildcrest will supply:
- vinyl siding, fascia, soffit, trusses, shingles, etc.
- valley flashing, step flashing, lumber, lintels, beams and sheathing are not supplied
- on the Stratford, posts for construction only i.e. without flat stock, are included
- Your builder will complete the construction of these features on site