Standard Specifications

Canada

United States

Canada

The standard specifications below reflect Guildcrest's commitment to quality home construction. We are also pleased to offer a wide range of available options and upgrades to suit your needs.

Check with your Authorized Builder for local variations.

Any reference to "builder" includes our Retail Sales Centre.

For standard 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
Shelving
Flooring
Kitchen
Bathroom
Electrical
Heating and ventilation
Stairs
Garages
Porches/kneewalls

CANADA:

Floors

• engineered floor joist system complete with 5/8" tongue-and-groove OSB (oriented strand board) floor sheathing, glued and stapled
• 1/4" underlay is applied to areas with vinyl flooring

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Exterior walls

• air barrier house wrap
• 7/16" OSB (oriented strand board) sheathing, glued and stapled
• 2 X 6 kiln-dried studs @ 16" on centre
• R-20 insulation (R-24 minimum in Northern Ontario)
• 6 mil continuous vapour barrier
• 1/2" gypsum board

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Interior walls

• 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
• 2 X 4 kiln-dried studs @ 16" on centre
• 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
• oak railing is not available from plant
• credit is given for deletion of wall

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Roof

• engineered truss from kiln-dried lumber @ 24" on centre
• 5/12 roof pitch
• 25-year fibreglass shingles complete with eave protection
• 7/16" 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

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Windows

• livingroom
  • PVC casement complete with one operator (as per floor plan) and PVC Jambs (except Almonte, Westport, Cape Cod and Heritage House)
  • Almonte, Westport, Cape Cod and Heritage House: 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

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Doors

• front
  • 1 3/4" X 2'10" 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

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Exterior finish

• siding
  • horizontal double 4.5 vinyl siding
• gables
• vertical vinyl siding or horizontal double 4.5
• soffit
  • maintenance free, continuous vent; white, almond or brown
• fascia
  • 6" aluminum; white, almond or brown

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Interior finish

• 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)

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Trim

• colonial baseboard and casings

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Interior doors

• colonial embossed complete with passage hardware

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Closet doors

• colonial embossed bi-fold doors complete with closet rod and finished shelf

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Shelving

• 16" wire shelving

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Flooring

• carpet
  • Philadelphia “Gorham” (or equivalent quality)
• vinyl
• Armstrong "Initiator" (or equivalent quality)

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Kitchen

• choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
• post formed laminate 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

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Bathroom

• cabinets
  • choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
• medicine cabinet
  • complete with door to match vanity
  • no medicine cabinet in powder rooms
• counter tops
  • choice of post formed laminate counter top
• quality enamelled/porcelain fixtures
  • tissue holder and 24" towel bar
  • colours: white or bone
  • when a whirlpool tub, 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)
• bath tub
  • one-piece moulded acrylic bathtub(s) c/w shower rod
• faucets
  • center set lavatory; single lever chrome faucets complete with mechanical pop-up
  • bath; face mount tub and shower trim, pressure-balance tap complete with mechanical pop-up
• full-size mirror as per plan
• blocking for grab bars

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Electrical

• carbon monoxide detector(s) at bedroom area(s)
• hard wired smoke detector with battery back-up at each floor level
• decor rocker switches
• telephone and cable outlets priced individually
• light fixtures as per plan
  • coach lamp at front elevation complete with mounting block
• exterior receptacle
  • complete with waterproof cover, mounting block and ground fault interrupter (one per house)
• 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

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Heating and ventilation

• 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 2 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
• electronic timers installed in:
  • bathrooms
  • laundry room
  • kitchen
• wall dehumidistat will be installed in a central room
• no exhaust fans venting outside

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Stairs

• 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 one 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

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Garages

• 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; house wrao: 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 man door).
  • valley flashing and step flashing are not included
• Your builder will complete the construction of the garage on site

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Porches/kneewalls

• 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

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United States

The standard specifications below reflect Guildcrest's commitment to quality home construction. We are also pleased to offer a wide range of available options and upgrades to suit your needs.

Check with your Authorized Builder for local variations.

Any reference to "builder" includes our Retail Sales Centre.

For standard 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
Shelving
Flooring
Kitchen
Bathroom
Electrical
Heating and ventilation
Stairs
Garages
Porches/kneewalls

U.S.:

Floors

• 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

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Exterior walls

• air barrier house wrap
• 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 vapour barrier
• 1/2" gypsum board

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Interior walls

• 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

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Roof

• 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 water shield eave protection
• 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

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Windows

• 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

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Doors

• 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

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Exterior finish

• siding
  • horizontal double 4.5 vinyl siding
• gables
  • vertical vinyl siding or horizontal double 4.5
• soffit
  • maintenance free, continuous vent; white, almond or brown
• fascia
  • 6" aluminum ; white, almond or brown

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Interior finish

• 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.)

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Trim

• colonial baseboard and casings

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Interior doors

• colonial embossed complete with passage hardware

[back to top]

Closet doors

• colonial embossed bi-fold doors complete with closet rod and finished shelf

[back to top]

Shelving

• 16" wire shelving

[back to top]

Flooring

• carpet
  • Philadelphia “Gorham” (or equivalent quality)
• vinyl
  • Armstrong "Initiator" (or equivalent quality)

[back to top]

Kitchen

• choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
• post formed 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

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Bathroom

• cabinets
  • choice of quality, frameless cabinets with full height doors
• medicine cabinet
  • complete with door to match vanity
  • no medicine cabinet in powder rooms
• counter tops
  • choice of post formed laminate counter top
• quality enamelled/porcelain fixtures
  • tissue holder and 24" towel bar
  • colours: white or bone
  • when a whirlpool tub, 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)
• bath tub
  • one-piece moulded acrylic bathtub(s) c/w shower rod
• faucets
  • center set lavatory; single lever chrome faucets complete with mechanical pop-up
  • bath; face mount tub and shower trim, pressure-balance tap complete with mechanical pop-up
• full-size mirror as per plan
• blocking for grab bars

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Electrical

• carbon monoxide detector(s) at bedroom area(s)
• battery-back-up smoke detector at each floor level and in each bedroom
• decor rocker switches
• telephone and cable outlets priced individually
• 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 (one per house)
• 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

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Heating and ventilation

• 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
• electronic timers installed in:
  • bathrooms
  • laundry room
  • kitchen
• wall dehumidistat will be installed in a central room
• no exhaust fans venting outside

[back to top]

Stairs

• 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

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Garages

• 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; house wrap; 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

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Porches/kneewalls

• 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

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