RTM Specifications

General minimum specifications

Below is a full list of specifications for our RTM homes. Keep in mind that these are the minimum specs that we offer, and as a custom home builder we can upgrade your space to meet any needs you may have!

Floor System

  • Engineered webbed floor truss system
  • Continuous 2 ply LVL's along both ends of trusses
  • 3/4", or similar, T&G sub-door glued & screwed

Floor Coverings

  • Linoleum in bathroom, kitchen, and entryway
  • Carpet in living room, hallway, and all bedrooms
  • 7/16 #8 chip foam underlay
  • 10 year manufacture warranty on all carpet and linoleum

Exterior Wall System

  • 2x6 kiln dried lumber 16"o/c
  • 2x10 lintel headers
  • 3/8 OSB exterior wall sheathing glued & stapled
  • Tyvek House wrap

Plumbing

  • ABS drain & vent pipe
  • PVC waterlines
  • Delta or Moen Faucets
  • China basin and lavatory
  • 1.6 gpf toilet tanks
  • Hytec single tub & shower unit
  • Exhaust ventilation in bathroom

Interior Wall System

  • 2x4 framing 16"o/c (2x6 framing on required walls)
  • 3/8 OSB interior wall sheathing glued & stapled on select walls & ceilings
  • Curtain rod backing

Electrical

  • 100-amp panel
  • Telephone outlets in living room, kitchen and all bedrooms
  • Brushed chrome finish light fixtures or similar
  • Minimum 2 exterior receptacles
  • One soffit receptacle for Christmas lights
  • 220 outlet for stove
  • 110-volt smoke/CO2 detector as required
  • GFI receptacles in bathroom and exterior plugs
  • Decora light switches

Roof System

  • Engineered roof truss system 24"o/c
  • Hurricane ties
  • 16" over hang
  • 7/16 OSB with H-clips
  • 4:12 pitch

Insulation and Vapour Barrier

  • R-50 'blown in' insulation in attic, R-40 batts in vaulted ceilings
  • R-22 batt insulation in walls
  • 6mm CGSB poly
  • All interior poly caulked at poly joints as well as at top and bottom plates
  • All exterior wall receptacles, light switches and fixtures air locked and sealed

Shingles & Accessories

  • 30 year architectural shingles with colour matched valleys
  • Roof vents as required
  • Roof edge flashing

Drywall

  • 1/2" drywall on walls 1/2" CD board on ceiling glued and screwed
  • Taped, sealed and sanded for a smooth wall finish
  • Choice of rounded, chamfered, or square outside corners

Windows & Exterior Doors

  • Insulated doors and low-e, argon filled, windows
  • Dual pane thermal PVC slider
  • PVC casement windows in living room
  • Steel insulated door with sidelight (front entry)
  • Steel insulated garden doors at dining room

Cabinetry

  • Custom kitchen cabinets, choice of wood species, stains, paints
  • Your choice of laminate countertops
  • Your choice of handles, and euro-hidden hinges
  • Porcelain tile backsplash
  • Raised bar countertop or extra wide

Exterior Finish

  • Maintenance free vinyl siding
  • Aluminum soffit and fascia

Hardware

  • Weiser or Shlage door knobs, choice of std colors and styles
  • Large vanity mirror & bathroom accessories
  • Wire shelving in all closets and pantry

Interior Painting & Ceilings

  • 3 colors: 1-standard, 1-feature, 1-trim and doors
  • 1-coat primer 2-finish coats
  • All interior doors and trim painted
  • Ceilings vaulted in common areas
  • Textured ceiling, choice of knock down or splatter

Interior Finish

  • Choice of standard pre-finished doors with Weiser knobs
  • 2-1/4" #356 casing
  • 3 1/4" #3140 baseboard
  • 3-hinges on all interior doors

10 Year RTM Home Warranty

  • 1 year full comprehensive warranty
  • 2 year warranty for delivery and distribution systems
  • 5 year warranty for building envelope protection
  • optional additional 2 years warranty for building envelope
  • 10 year warranty for major structural components
  • CSA approved homes
  • Certified 'Moisture Smart' Builders

Misc.

  • Professionally home cleaned before shipping
  • 3 person final walk through before shipping

Disclaimer

  • All standards can be changed at your request
  • We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have
  • Destiny Homes reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time
  • Please review all specifications with your sales consultant before purchase

 

Certifications

  • Section 9.36 National Energy Code Assessment
  • CSA A277 Certified
  • 397 point quality control checklist

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