At Rockhaven Homes our goal is to build your new home as solid as a Rock, a true Haven for your family, and to provide an excellent (and tax-free) investment for the years to come. All the features listed below are chosen to meet this goal, and are included in what we call a “Quality Standard” Rockhaven home. Rockhaven standards are higher, and all these features exceed or meet the Ontario Building Code.
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It all starts with a solid foundation |
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Basement walls 9 inches thick, 20 MPa concrete |
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Stable, high-performance, low-deflection floors |
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Engineered floor joists, glued and nailed |
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Strong, well-insulated exterior walls |
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Two-by-six, R-20 exterior framing |
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Taller walls, with more expansive living space |
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Main floor wall height of 9’ |
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Large, open-concept layout |
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Engineered, clear-span trusses |
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Steeper, taller, more appealing rooflines |
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Roof pitch of 8/12 |
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Long-lasting, attractive, textured roof shingles |
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Thirty-year warranty, architectural shingles |
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Welcoming, protected front entrance, c/w useful space below |
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Covered front porch, c/w cold storage below |
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Energy Star windows, available in 4 styles (casement, etc.) |
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Vinyl, low-e, argon-filled, energy-efficient windows |
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Large basement windows |
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4, poured-in-place, 47” x 24”, basement windows |
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A large, useful garage that easily fits 2 cars/trucks |
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Two-car garage, interior dimensions of 22’ x 23’ |
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Quiet, secure, insulated garage overhead doors |
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Insulated garage doors, belt-drive openers, key-less entry |
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Long-lasting, weather-proof, window and door openings |
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All openings sealed, clad, insulated, and caulked |
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Low-maintenance, solid, clay masonry exterior |
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Clay brick, residential size with over 50 colour/style blends |
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Durable, sloped, long-length stone sills |
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One-piece, natural stone sills, up to 8’ in length |
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Well-insulated, properly vented, trussed attic spaces |
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R-40, blown-in or batt insulation |
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Pleasing, low-profile, textured ceilings throughout |
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"California knock-down" finish on (most) ceilings |
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Wide choice of quality flooring, customized for each client |
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Quality hardwood, ceramic, and carpet flooring |
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Attractive, tiled, showers and baths, both ensuite and main |
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Ceramic-tiled showers, with skirted deck tubs |
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Strong, durable, long-lasting, wall-base for ceramic tile |
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Cement board wall-base installed in all shower areas |
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Attractive, durable plumbing fixtures, with full warranty |
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Name-brand, quality plumbing fixtures |
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Pleasing door choices, in textured, wood-grain appearance |
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Choice of 6 styles of textured, painted interior doors |
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Custom cabinet layout, design, and finishes for each home |
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Custom cabinet Allowance, c/w premium features |
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Quiet, high-efficiency, low-maintenance furnace |
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92% efficient, gas furnace, designed to HRAI standards |
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Efficient, environmentally-friendly, air-conditioner |
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Seer-13, wall-mounted, A/C unit |
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Fresh, outside air supplied via efficient heat-exchanger |
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Heat-Recovery Ventilation (HRV) unit, simplified |
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Cozy, clean, and efficient, gas fireplace |
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Clear-view, gas fireplace, with tile/wood surround |
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Practical, energy-saving control of home heating and cooling |
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Programmable thermostat, 5-and-2 day control |
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Five convenient vacuum outlets throughout the house |
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Premium central vacuum, with ultra-pack accessories |
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Well-planned, rough-in (only) basement washroom |
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3-piece, rough-in, drains and vents for washroom |
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Extensive, established, third-party warranty protection |
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Tarion (Ontario New Home) Warranty Protection |
All the features listed above meet and typically exceed Ontario Building Code standards. At Rockhaven, we build your home as solid as a Rock, a true custom Haven for your family for years to come.
