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Building Standards

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Walls, Ceilings and Roof

• 2x6 kiln dried studs at 16"centres on exterior walls
• 2x4 kiln dried studs at 16" centres on interior walls
• 1/2 plywood sheathing on roof with 25 year shingles
• Wood wall sheathing
• Interior completely dry walled and finished, drywall screwed not nailed
• California sprayed ceilings throughout (except baths)
• Engineered trusses/rafters designed to meet snow load conditions in your region

Floors

• 2x1 0 or 2x12 Solid wood joists with 5/8 T & G plywood subfloor, glued and power nailed (12" OC in ceramic tile areas)
• Choice of carpet throughout living room, dining room and bedrooms, from Royal's Decor Centre
• Superior high density underpad installed under carpet
• Choice of vinyl flooring in kitchen, dinette, foyer, bathroom, and laundry room

Kitchen

• Choice of custom wood and thermofoil raised panel cabinet doors from Royal's Decor Centre
• Choice of post formed countertop from Royal's Decor Centre
• Range hood fan with charcoal filter and light, choice of colour
• Double compartment stainless steel sink with single lever, washerless faucet
• Electrical and plumbing rough-in for purchaser's dishwasher

Bathroom

• White fixtures from Royal's Decor Centre
• Designer bathroom accessories
• One-piece acrylic tub and shower enclosure (with cap & pot light)
• Single handle, washerless faucets with pop-up drains
• Choice of custom wood and thermofoil raised panel vanity cabinetry in bathroom(s) from Royal's Decor Centre
• Exhaust ventilation through Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or operable window
• Choice of post formed countertop from Royal's Decor Centre
• Choice of beveled edge mirror or medicine cabinet  

Plumbing

• Water supply lines
• ABS drain piping
• On site plumbing hook-up package
• Additional basement site plumbing services available

Electrical

• 200-amp breaker style panel
• Copper wiring
• Designer overhead light fixtures installed
• Heavy duty dryer and stove receptacles
• Door chime and exterior button
• Combination smoke/co detectors installed on each level including basement
• Designer exterior lights and weatherproof exterior receptacles
• Outlets for telephone and television
• "Decora" light switches and receptacles throughout
• Basement lights are switched
• General electrical hook-up package included

Doors and Windows

• Painted steel clad, insulated entry doors with deadbolt locks
• Maintenance-free vinyl sliding thermal sealed Low E glass patio doors as per model type
• Thermal sealed awning, slider, double hung and casement style maintenance free, easy clean vinyl Low E windows as per model type 
• Screens on all operable windows
• Raised panel design interior doors and sliding by-pass closet doors painted white

Trim and Paint

• Deluxe oversize colonial style white painted baseboard, door frames and window casings throughout
• All interior walls painted designer white or one of an upgrade decorator chosen colour

Finish Hardware

• Interior and exterior door hardware installed including knobs and locksets in designer finish
• Privacy locksets for all bathrooms

Insulation

• R40 in ceilings
• R20 in exterior walls

Energy Sealing and Heating

• Complete exterior air barrier wrap
• Unique airlock covering for electrical outlets and light fixture boxes
• Closed cell sill plate gasket between home and foundation
• Window frames foam sealed in place
• Seals on all exterior doors
• Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) including ductwork and timers in bathrooms and kitchen
• Full ductwork and choice of forced air gas or propane furnace - Optional upgrades include a heat pump or air conditioner, forced air oil, or electric heating system
• Options include a heat pump, air conditioner, force air oil or electric furnace system
• Optional Royal Energy Plus program with Energuide Rating or
  R2000 package

Soffits & Fascia

• Pre-finished maintenance-free aluminum soffit and fascia
• Seamless aluminum eavestrough

Foundation

• Supervision and excavation of the foundation
• 4" (min.) drainage stone placed under the basement floor
• 4" drainage tile place around perimeter covered with 6" of crushed stone
• Perimeter walls are 8" poured concrete
• Special brick ledge used on brick homes on top of wall to ensure no moisture runs into interior of foundation
• Foundation walls are damp proofed
• Drainage layer is installed on exterior of the basement walls
• Foundation is rough backfilled with subsoil from basement excavation
• 3" (minimum) thick poured concrete floor
• Supply and installation of a sump well and lid
• Thermal sealed sliding Low E windows (2) with screens
• Sill plate and gasket supplied and installed
• Control joints are placed in basement floor and walls
• R20 basement insulation with 2x4 steel studs at 24" centres
• Five (5) year "no leaks" foundation warranty

Plans

• Choose from Royal Homes plans or bring in your own which will integrate your lifestyle and needs with your Royal Home
• Complete set of custom plans provided to obtain building permit

Site Services

• Additional site services are available

10 Year Warranty

Full 7 year structural Ontario New Home Warranty on your complete Royal home, which is extended 3 yrs by RHL to provide a full 10 yrs warranty

*Specifications are guidelines and are subject to change without notice and do not form part of the Sales Agreement. All dimensions are nominal and may vary from the actual sizes.

Upgrade and Options

In addition to the Standards of Excellence, there are many upgrade options available which can be seen at our Design Centers and website

November 07