Construction specifications

When buying a new home, choosing the quality level of the property’s components can be a complicated task for prospective owners.

Aware of this reality, Les Constructions Raymond & Fils has classified the most popular options according to two types of construction specifications. Customers can choose the package that suits them best, according to the desired quality: Prestige or Contemporain specs.

Our construction specifications

Specifications file (pdf) Wall-cover (pdf)
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Customer service Prestige Contemporary
Professional design service +
(5) hours
Professional architecture service √ √
Registration to the Garantie de construction résidentielle (GCR) – Company’s rating AA √ √
Building certificate of location √ √
5-step quality control during construction:
  • Inspection of the carpentry and structure
  • Before laying gypsum
  • After applying the gypsum
  • Before laying the wooden floor
  • Before delivery
 √ √
Exclusive after-sales service √ √
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
External design and foundation Prestige Contemporary
Selective clearing of trees in the construction area (according to the layout plan) √ √
Ultra-resistant concrete foundations with reinforcement:
  • 25 MPa for footings;
  • 25 MPa for walls;
  • 25 MPa for basement floor;
  • 32 MPa for garage slab;
  • 32 MPa for balcony.
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Gross height of foundations 8’
8’ - 5”
Crushed stone driveway (10″ thickness) √ √
Concrete balcony with membrane formwork heel √ √
Back balcony
10′ x 12′ treated lumber
with wood banister
10′ X 12′ concrete balcony
with aluminum banisters and tempered glass panels
Gross levelling √ √
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Structure, roof and insulation Prestige Contemporary
Wood joists, vibration standards L/480 √ √
2″ x 6″ exterior wall structure with 16″ spacing √ √
9′ ceiling on ground floor or according to the model + √
2″ x 4″ or 2″ X 6″ interior wall structure with girths √ √
Shingles with self-adhesive membrane at perimeter and in roof joints
30-year warranty
40-year warranty
Low pitch or flat roof with two-layer elastomeric membrane √ √
Double insulation around perimeter of doors and windows √ √
“Blueskin” or “Resisto” waterproofing membrane around masonry flashing √ √
End joists insulated with R24.5 soy-based sprayed urethane and a fire-retardant barrier in the basement if required √ √
Raymond-Climat (comfort, health, energy efficiency):
  • R50 insulation in roof space;
  • R24.5 insulation in exterior walls;
  • R17 insulation in basement;
  • R5 insulation under concrete basement slab;
  • Blower door test performed by a professional accredited by the AEE.
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Novoclimat (comfort, health, energy efficiency):
  • R62 insulation in roof space;
  • R29.5 insulation in exterior walls;
  • R21 insulation in basement;
  • R7.5 insulation under concrete basement slab;
  • Blower door test by the AEE;
  • Customer discount.
 + +
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Exterior finishing Prestige Contemporary
Partial masonry facade
Brick or concrete stone
Brick or concrete stone or block
Siding on sides and back
Engineered wood
Engineered wood
Stucco finish on exterior foundation √ √
Civic number or address plate + √
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Doors and windows Prestige Contemporary
Steel front door
White
Colour
Patio door
White PVC
6′ wide
Colour hybrid or PVC
8′ wide or more
Steel service door in garage
White
Colour
Steel garage door
R12 white
with motor belt drive system
R16 colour
with direct drive system
“Thermo” Low-E and argon gas glazing in accordance with Novoclimat standards √ √
Front windows
Colour PVC casement windows
Colour hybrid or PVC casement windows
Side and back windows
White PVC casement windows
Colour hybrid or PVC casement windows
Basement windows
White PVC sliding windows
24″ high
Colour hybrid or PVC sliding or casement windows
24″ to 36″ high
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Interior finishing Prestige Contemporary
Paint
(8) choices of colours or finishes
Paint applied to trim with a spray gun
(10) choices of colours or finishes
Paint applied to trim with a spray gun
Garage
White paint
and rough timber staircase
Colour paint
and stained or painted pine staircase
Glass door for entrance hall √ √
Masonite interior doors and choice of handles √ √
Baseboards and frames
Fontaine or 1000 series style
4″-1/8 baseboard
2″-3/4 frame
Zen 2000 series style
5″-1/2 baseboard
3″ frame
Ceramic floors
$$
Allocated provision
$$$
Allocated provision
Cabinets and vanities
$$
Allocated provision
$$$
Allocated provision
Kitchen counter
Laminate
Quartz or granite
Allocated provision
Ceramic kitchen backsplash
$$
Allocated provision
$$$
Allocated provision
Hardwood floors
$$
Allocated provision
$$$
Allocated provision
Cherry or oak wood staircase from ground floor to second floor
Pre-stained
Wood newel posts, balusters and handrail
According to the model
Pre-stained
Metal beams
Wood newel posts and handrail without risers
According to the model
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Plumbing, electricity and ventilation Prestige Contemporary
Plumbing
Plumbing accessories, select distinct choices
Prestige Group
Contemporary Group
60-gallon electric storage tank √ √
Rough-in without water in basement + √
ThermoDrain
  • Drain water heat recovery system
 + √
Water outlet
(2) exterior outlets
(1) cold water outlet in garage
(2) exterior outlets
(1) cold water outlet in garage
Basin in garage + √
Sump in garage (according to the model) + √
Shower in master bathroom
36″ x 48″ ceramic wall and acrylic base with glass door
36″ x 54″ built-in Italian shower with glass panel or door
Stainless steel kitchen sink
Double
Double flush-mount
Ventilation
“Lennox” high-efficiency electric warm air furnace:
  • Cartridge filter;
  • Forced-air humidifier;
  • Programmable thermostat with touch screen.
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Heat-recovery air exchanger with silent ventilation, bathroom and/or wash-up room (2) √ √
Range hood
Installation included
Installation included
Electricity
Interior and circuit lighting
(1) lighting outlets per room
(2) outlets in the kitchen, hallway, bathrooms and garage
(1) lighting outlets per room
(2) outlets in the kitchen, hallway, bathrooms and garage
Electric baseboard heating with electronic thermostats
Garage and basement
Basement
“Dragon” heating in garage + √
Exterior lighting outlets and GFI protected exterior electrical outlets
(12) lighting outlets
(2) GFI outlets
(14) lighting outlets
including (10) recessed LED
(3) GFI outlets
LED recessed interior lights +
(10) recessed
Installation of standard light fixtures √ √
Screwless decorative wall plates + √
Heated ceramic floor + +
Interlocking smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector √ √
Doorbell √ √
Circuit for future charging station √ √
  • Legend
  • + for Option
  • √ for Included
Special accessories Prestige Contemporary
Propane or natural gas fireplace
√
Model SL32 or equivalent
√
Model SLR42 or equivalent
Natural gas appliances
Available depending on the project
Available depending on the project
“Cyclo Vac” central vacuum cleaner, including high-end accessories √ √
Full alarm system √ √
Cable and telephone outlets including cover plates
(8) outlets
(10) outlets
Home automation, PA system, camera and built-in wiring
Available on demand
Available on demand
Closets with wire shelves √ √
Powder room and bathroom mirror √ √
Home cleaning before delivery √ √
Specifications file (pdf) Wall-cover (pdf)