Forest Ridge

A specification in construction is a detailed description of the quality, standards, and materials to be used in a building project. It serves as a comprehensive guide that outlines everything from construction techniques to the types of finishings and fixtures that will be included in the home. This specification outlines what is STANDARD in every single home we build.

• Built Green Certification
• Federally recognized, 3rd party Built Green Certification verifying a sustainably built, lower environmental impact, energy-efficient home with improved air quality and water conservation features
• Homes designated Gold or Platinum level Built Green qualify for mortgage loan insurance (CMHC) rebate of 25%
• Triple Pane Windows
• High-efficiency triple-pane windows
• Window glaze: low-E glass with 1-argon gas filled and sunstop protective coating
• Energy-Efficient Mechanical Systems
• 96% efficient furnace with active heat recovery ventilator (HRV)
• High-efficiency 80-gallon electric hot water tank & water-conservative plumbing fixtures
• Complete furnace/duct cleaning prior to possession
• Highly Insulated Home
• Insulation values of R-40 in ceiling, R-20 in exterior walls, R-20 in basement walls, R-28 spray foam insulation
• Attached garage walls with R-20 insulation, drywall, and one coat of fire tape and R-10 garage doors
• Foam sealant around all window and door openings
• Blower door test to measure air tightness

• Alberta New Home Warranty Program
• 1 year materials and labour
• 2 year delivery and distribution systems
• 5 year building envelope
• 10 year structural
• Alberta New Home Warranty pre-possession deposit/completion insurance
• serviceQ Customer Service
• Access to in-house, 24/7 serviceQ team to handle warranty tickets & emergencies
• Virtuo Moving Services
• Includes personal concierge services to arrange moving necessities and customer app for access to construction updates and documents
• designQ: In House Design Studio
• Opportunity to utilize our in-house design team to personalize & upgrade a variety of interior finishes

• Cabinets & Countertops
• Soft-close thermafoil drawers and cabinet doors . 36" high kitchen upper cabinets
• 3/4" quartz countertops in kitchen and bathrooms
• Drywall bulkhead above kitchen upper cabinets
• Plumbing
• Kitchen sink: Undermount double bowl stainless steel sink
• Kitchen faucet: Chrome single lever faucet with pull-down sprayer and shut-off valves
• Bathroom sinks: undermount white china basin
• Bathroom faucets: chrome single lever faucet with shut off valves
• Toilets: low flush, elongated toilet bowls
• Water lines: PEX water lines with a LOGIC system throughout, with plumbing to fridge location
• Laundry: set of hot & cold laundry taps with washer drain and floor drain
• Tile
• Full height tile backsplash in kitchen and tile to ceiling around tub/shower

• Ceiling Heights & Finish
• 9' Main floor ceilings, 8' upper floor ceilings
• 8' Basement floor ceilings
• Splatter ceiling texture
• Engineered floor system: nailed, glued, and screwed tongue and groove subfloor
• All walls are framed 24" on center, exterior walls are 2x6

• Siding and Trim
• Maintenance free vinyl siding and aluminum battens, soffit, fascia, eaves trough and exterior railing
• Deck nailer board for future deck
• Concrete driveway full width of garage & precast front steps
• Fiberglass laminate shingle installed above protective roofing underlayment
• Stylish exterior manufactured stone/brick as per plan

• Flooring
• Foam underlay and polyester blend carpet
• Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main floor, bathrooms, and laundry room
• Hardware
• Front door: satin chrome lockset with deadbolt
• Interior doors: sleek satin chrome levers throughout the home. Privacy locks on all bathroom and primary bedroom doors
• Bathrooms: chrome towel bar, shower rod and paper holder
• Paint
• 1 coat of primer and 2 finish coats of VOCfree 100% acrylic paint on all wall areas
• Interior trims including doors, windows, door casings, and baseboard are sprayed with semi-gloss paint
• Painted 3" MDF door and window casings
• Painted 4" MDF baseboards
• Stylish pewter finish wire shelving in pantry, linen closets, and bedroom closets
• Stylish elongated bathroom mirrors to countertops in bathrooms
• Door headers in common areas

• Lighting
• Attractive and energy-efficient LED lighting package
• Hard-wired and inter-connected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout
• Structured wiring for TV, data, and telephone including (CAT5E and RG6)
• Switches and plugs Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected & fault protected outlets
• Dedicated electrical panel
• 100 Amp service