The Ventura

3420 SQFT.

2.5 BATHROOMS

4 BEDROOMS

3 CAR GARAGE

About this home design

Design is
in the details

Net Zero Features

Foundation
  • 20 MPA. Poured concrete foundation and footing c/w System Platon waterproofing membrane.
  • Exterior basement walls fully strapped with 2” x 4” studs placed at 24” O.C. c/w R-22 batt insulation and super 6 Mil poly sealed. Basement walls & floors sprayed with 2” of 2lb closed cell polyurethane spray foam – min. R-10.
 
Wall Construction
  • Structural insulated panel board sealed to air and water barrier standards.
 
Floor Structures
  • All subfloors to be 5/8” T&G OSB, nailed, glued and screwed. 7/16” OSB roof sheathing.
  • Insulation nominal value to be a min. of R-27 in walls, R-31 in sloped ceiling areas & exposed floors, and minimum R-60 in attic spaces.
 
Mechanical
  • All main supply ductwork taped and sealed. High wall cold air returns are placed strategically throughout the home for optimal return air flow.
  • Mechanical system to include high efficiency equipment with Air Source Heat Pump and furnace / air handler sized accordingly for heating and cooling requirements.
  • Simplified install of minimum 75% SRE HRV unit for fresh air supply to home.
 
Windows
  • Maintenance free triple-glazed casement windows. All operable windows complete with screens, and a multi-point lock system. All glazing to be low E argon gas filled.
  • All windows foamed and sealed in place for air tightness requirements taped and sealed on exterior for waterproofing.

Standard Features

Exterior Finishes
    • Grading of lot to engineered grade plans c/w fully sodded lot, plant one builder selected a tree
    • Driveway constructed with gravel base coat asphalt driveway
    • Customer selected clay brick, vinyl siding
    • Decorative brick soldier coursing or stone details as per plans
    • Formed concrete front steps with patio stone walkways from driveway to front porch

Interior Finishes
  • Stained oak railings in staircase locations, as per plan. Stringers to be pine, stained
  • Quality wood cabinets and countertops in kitchen and bathroom locations
  • Options of Luxury Plank Flooring, Hardwood and or Engineered Hardwood in Great Room
  • Ceramic in front entry to kitchen and bathrooms
  • High quality carpeting
  • Ensuite tiled shower walls and mosaic tile base in ensuite c/w glass door to suit
  • Large cut glass mirrors over vanities
  • Kohler or equivalent single lever washer less faucets throughout home
  • Customer selected light fixtures where possible
  • Door chime kit from builder’s preferred suppliers
  • One-piece acrylic tub and shower units
  • All toilets are low flow water conserving toilets c/w insulated tanks

Windows
  • Vinyl, maintenance-free double-glazed casement windows
  • All operable windows complete with screens, and a multi-point lock system. All glazing to be low E argon gas filled
  • All windows foamed and sealed in place for air tightness requirements taped and sealed on the exterior for waterproofing

Mechanical
  • All main supply ductwork taped and sealed. High wall cold air returns placed strategically throughout home for optimal return air flow
  • Installation of gas fired high efficiency 2 stage min 96% AFUE furnace complete with ECM motor.
  • Programmable thermostat c/w heat and cool functions and digital read humidistat centrally located.
  • Dryer vent and hood fan unit solid pipe connection vented to exterior. Owner to connect appliance.
  • Minimum 70% efficient heat recovery unit installed c/w exhaust ducting from all moisture-burdened rooms.
  • Hood fan vent provision to exterior in kitchen stove location. Connection of fan pending unit by others.