Home's Premium Material Package Specifications

1. Structure Support Beam Posts - Adjustable steel posts as load requires, complete with metal bearing plate top and bottom.
2. Wood Beams 4-ply 2 x 10 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried, dimensional lumber, or number of plys to meet required standards of construction.
3. Floor Joists 2 x 10 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried, dimensional lumber supplied to meet required standards of construction. Small, cottage-type models may have 2 x 8 joists. Sill plates supplied complete with foam gasket.
4. Metal Joist Hangers & Mechanical Connectors Supplied for applications where required.
5. Bridging 2 x 2 cross-bridging for between joist application.
6. Floor Joist Headers Sufficient material supplied to close in joist ends and provide required headers at stairwell and chimney openings.
7. Stairs Basement and service stair material supplied. Riser backer material provided for service stairs.
8. Basement Furring Walls 2 x 4 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried studs at 16″ on centre. Single bottom and top plate complete with R-12 glass fibre insulation floor to ceiling, damp proof sheeting and 6 mil poly vapour barrier (CGSB Approved). Electrically heated homes may require additional insulation.
9. Floor Sheathing to be 5/8″ T & G standard plywood or 3/4″ T & G oriented strand board (OSB). Adhesive supplied.
10. Exterior Walls 2 x 6 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried studs spaced 16″ on centre with 2 x 6 double top and single bottom plates. 7/16″ OSB exterior sheathing supplied, dependent on regional requirements. Lintels are 2 ply 2 x 10 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried lumber.
11. Pony (Knee) Walls 2 x 6 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried studs spaced at 16″ on centre with 2 x 6 double top and single bottom plate with exterior. 7/16″ OSB exterior sheathing supplied. R-20 glass fibre insulation and 6 mil poly vapour barrier included (CGSB Approved). Pony walls supplied on split level, bi-level and grade level entry plans.
12. Interior Walls 2 x 4 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried studs spaced 16″ on centre with 2 x 4 double top and single bottom plates. 2 x 6 material supplied for plumbing and bearing walls as indicated.
13. Roof Sheathing 1/2″ standard plywood with ply clips.
14. Roof System Engineer designed, factory assembled, raised heel trusses with metal connectors. Trusses spaced at 24″ on centre, including miscellaneous framing material. Some models have dimensional lumber roof framing.
15. Gable Ends/Ladders Exterior sheathing supplied for gable ends. Gable ladder overhangs vary dependent on architectural design of structure. Material supplied to build according to corresponding architectural drawing.
16. Roofing 30 year architectural asphalt shingles, pre-finished metal starter for roof perimeter, ice and water shield for eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment provided for the balance of roof, and all necessary accessories.
17. Windows High quality, white vinyl casement, energy efficient thermo glazed windows, including low E and argon gas. All units include jamb extensions, vinyl brick mould and nailing fins, plus all necessary hardware and screens. All sealed units carry a manufacturer's warranty. Windows supplied in pony walls as per plan. Hung windows will be supplied where shown on plan. All of our windows carry the Energy Star label
18. Soffit and Fascia Pre-finished aluminum soffit and fascia complete with all accessories.
19. Flashing provided for windows, exterior doors and roof where required.
20. Siding Premium vinyl siding in selected colours supplied for full exterior coverage, complete with trims. Strapping provided where vertical applications apply.
21. Air Barrier House wrap weather barrier system and header wrap complete with window and door flashings, and sealant tape.
22. Ceiling Insulation R-40 glass fibre insulation two-ply system. Seasonal, cottage-type models may have R-20 glass fibre insulation. Insulation in cathedral ceilings will be supplied as specified on plan (minimum R-20).
23. Exterior Wall Insulation Minimum R-20 glass fibre insulation supplied for all exterior walls (including pony walls, expanding foam insulation for door and window installations).
24. Vapour Barrier 6 mil polyethylene vapour barrier supplied with acoustical caulking for inside of exterior walls and ceiling (CGSB approved).
25. Wallboard 1/2″ drywall supplied for walls and 5/8″ drywall or 1/2″ drywall and strapping, or 1/2″ sag resistant drywall for ceiling, complete with sufficient screws, tape and joint filler. Metal corner bead provided for extra protection at corners. Moisture resistant drywall included for bathrooms.
26. Entrance Doors Front insulated metal door. Security viewer supplied for solid front entry doors. Rear/side unit insulated metal door with glazed lite. All doors include dead bolt assemblies. All units are prehung and ready for installation. Sidelites included as per plan. Patio or garden doors supplied as per plan.
27. Interior Doors Pre-built, embossed, primed swing doors in selected profiles complete with jamb and stop. Matching bifold doors complete with jamb for closets.
28. Interior Trim 4-1/4″ primed colonial baseboards and 2-1/2″ primed colonial casings.
29. Closets are provided with coated wire shelving, integral hanging rod included.
30. Caulking Sufficient caulking supplied for sealing at exterior wall plates. Acoustical caulking supplied for interior vapour barrier. Door and window caulking included.
31. Fasteners Sufficient fasteners are supplied for framing, roofing and finishing.
32. Door Locks and Hardware Premium quality locks and passage sets are supplied throughout. Grip sets provided for front entrance door. All exterior doors come complete with dead bolts. Interior door stops supplied. Door locks and hardware come with a Lifetime Warranty.
33. Ventilation Roof vents, gable vents, insulation stops, and vented soffit to supply ventilation to attic areas. Continuous ridge vents supplied on cathedral ceilings.
34. Garage Packages All necessary framing materials for construction of garage included - 2 x 4 S.P.F. grade stamped framing material at 16″ on centre, 7/16″ OSB exterior sheathing, engineered truss system 24″ on centre, 1/2″ plywood roof sheathing, 30 year architectural asphalt shingles complete with accessories, air barrier, vinyl siding and accessories. 1/2″ drywall supplied for walls and 5/8″ drywall, 1/2″ drywall and strapping, or 1/2″ sag resistant drywall for ceiling, complete with sufficient screws, tape and joint filler. Minimum R-12 glass fibre insulation supplied for all exterior walls. Minimum R-20 glass fibre insulation supplied for ceilings. Windows and doors as shown on plan, insulated sectional overhead steel door, prefinished soffit and fascia. Note: Some models show optional garage packages.
35. Ten complete sets of professional, top quality Home Building Centre blueprints Provided by our in-house Architectural Solutions Group. Home Hardware Building Centre blueprints feature more detail than most stock plan services, including floor joist layouts, roof layouts, cross sections and framing details. (BCIN certified in Ontario)
36. Builders Risk Insurance is included with every Beaver Home or Cottage Material Package. Basic policy covers up to $500,000 of construction value and one million dollars of liability coverage.

Specifications are in accordance with National Building Code requirements. Insulation may have to be upgraded for electrically heated homes. Changes to confirm to provincial and municipal by-laws may be required. Contact your Home Design & Building Consultant.

Listed below are some additional material packages that your Home Building & Design Consultant will be pleased to discuss with you.

ATKINSON Homes & Cottages Package upgrades as Standard.

Atkinson Home Building Centres BMP (1985) Ltd are please to include upgrades/changes to the Beaver Home Premium Package Specifications :-

NOTE: SPECIFICATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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