Benchmark

Exterior Features

• Construction Materials:

  • Brick veneer, siding, stucco, stone as per plans and elevations.
  • Brick to top of first-storey window (sides and rear) for two-storey models.

• Windows & Doors:

  • Vinyl casement windows with pre-finished decorative grills (front elevation only).
  • Dark casement windows as per plan (except basement windows).
  • Pre-finished vinyl sliding patio door (per plans).
  • Thermal insulated fiberglass front entry door(s) with possible sidelites/transoms.
  • Satin nickel finish grip set and deadbolt on front entry doors.
  • Exterior lights for all doors.

• Other Exterior Features:

  • Pre-finished soffits, fascia, eavestroughs, and downspouts.
  • Poured concrete foundation.
  • Damp-proofed exterior foundation walls (spray tar sealant and plastic drainage membrane).
  • Two exterior water taps (one in garage, one on exterior; only one tap for back-to-back units).
  • Fully sodded lot and graded as per site plan (sod may be completed after occupancy).
  • Asphalt-paved driveway (single coat for condominium communities).
  • Address stone with engraved municipal numbers.
  • Walkway from driveway to front doorstep(s).

Interior Features

• Ceilings & Drywall:

  • 9-foot ceilings on main floor (except drooped ceiling areas).
  • 8-foot ceilings on bedroom levels (except for three-storey towns, which feature 9-foot ceilings on the ground floor).
  • California Knockdown texture finish on ceilings (smooth finish for kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry).
  • Ceiling drywall installed over floating metal resilient channels for straighter ceiling finishes.

• Floors & Trim:

  • Standard Berber carpet (3/8" chip foam underpad) in finished areas.
  • Vinyl floors in foyer, powder room, kitchen, breakfast room, laundry, and bathrooms (as per plans).
  • High-performance engineered subfloors.
  • Interior modern trim (approx. 2.5" casings, 4" baseboards).
  • Satin nickel finish interior door levers and hinges.

• Walls & Doors:

  • Flat paint on interior walls.
  • Semi-gloss finish for interior doors and trim.
  • Two-panel smooth interior doors with triple hinge construction.
  • All full-swing interior doors are hung on fully cased jambs.
  • MDF-capped and cased half walls with a painted finish.

Kitchen Features

• Cabinets & Countertops:

  • Premium finished cabinets with laminate countertops.
  • Cabinet doors/drawer fronts available in maple, oak, or other materials.
  • Extended height upper cabinets.
  • Optional breakfast bar (when specified in plans).
  • Single bank of drawers in townhomes and multi-unit kitchens (as per plan).

• Sink & Faucet:

  • Double stainless steel ledge-back sink with chrome faucet and pull-out spray.
  • Open undercounter area for future dishwasher (electrical/plumbing rough-ins provided).

• Electrical & Plumbing:

  • Electrical receptacles in kitchen counter area on dedicated circuits.
  • Outlet on kitchen island only if plumbing/electrical/HVAC components are located within.

Bathroom Features

• Cabinets & Countertops:

  • Quality finish cabinets with laminate countertops (available in maple, oak, etc.).
  • Mirror(s) installed above vanity (may be glued).

• Sinks & Fixtures:

  • Premium china sinks in all bathrooms.
  • White bath fixtures throughout.
  • Premium elongated low-consumption toilets.
  • Single lever faucets (except in laundry area).
  • Pressure-balanced shower controls.
  • Mechanical pop-up drains for all bathroom sinks.

• Bathtubs & Showers:

  • Tub/shower combination with ceramic wall tile to ceiling (not including ceiling).
  • Soaker tub in primary ensuite (as per plan).
  • One-piece acrylic shower stall (as per plan).
  • Tension shower rods in all bathrooms.
  • Ceramic tile on bathtub skirts, splashes, or bathtub walls (as per plan).

• Other Features:

  • Powder room includes white pedestal basin and lavatory faucet.
  • Acrylic or ceramic showers (neo-angle, square, or rectangular as per plan).
  • Ceramic floors reinforced with metal lathe over latex/concrete base.

Electrical & Mechanical Features

• Electrical System:

  • 100-amp breaker panel.
  • USB-integrated electrical receptacles in the kitchen.
  • Two telephone outlets and three RG6 coaxial cable outlets.
  • Two CAT6 network connections (rough-in).
  • Roughed-in for security system.
  • Central vacuum rough-in to garage.
  • Two exterior weatherproof outlets (one front, one rear; only one for back-to-back units).
  • White Decora-style switches throughout.

• Lighting & Safety:

  • Cast aluminum coach lamps or modern lamps at front entry.
  • Smoke detectors with visual component (NFPA standards).
  • Carbon monoxide detector directly connected to electrical panel.
  • Draft-resistant electrical boxes at exterior walls.

• HVAC & Plumbing:

  • High-efficiency furnace installed on rubber pads to reduce noise/vibration.
  • Heating system sized for future air conditioning installation.
  • Tankless water heaters (rental, high-efficiency direct vent).
  • Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system (rental basis).
  • Exhaust fans in bathrooms/laundry rooms.
  • Programmable thermostats.
  • PVC conduit from basement to attic for future electrical (for two-storey towns).

Garage & Additional Features

• Garage:

  • Fully drywalled with first-coat rough tape.
  • Electrical receptacle for future garage door opener.
  • Insulated steel sectional garage door (may include lites as per plan).
  • Poured concrete garage floor with steel reinforcement.

• Water & Outdoor:

  • Two exterior water taps (garage and exterior, one on back-to-back units).
  • Walkway from driveway to front doorstep(s).

• Foundation & Grading:

  • Poured concrete foundation.
  • Damp-proofed foundation walls with spray tar sealant and plastic membrane.
  • Fully sodded lot, graded as per local authority requirements.

Customization & Upgrades

• Kitchen & Cabinet Options:
  • Maple, oak, or other materials for cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
  • Breakfast bar available as per plan.
• Bathroom Options:
  • Soaker tubs and acrylic shower options as per plan.
  • Choice of cabinet materials for vanities (maple, oak, etc.).