Beaver Home and Cottage Package Specifications
Structural Components
Structural Component
Steel posts complete with metal bearing plate top and bottom or Structural Composite Lumber (Engineered) posts as load requires.
Floor Beams
Structural Composite Lumber (Engineered) as indicated on plan.
Floor Sheathing
3/4” T & G standard plywood or 3/4” T & G oriented strand board (OSB), approved subfloor adhesive supplied.
Metal Hangers & Mechanical Connectors
For all required applications.
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 on plans.
Floor Joists
High performance, engineered wood structural framing members including blocking and bracing as required by design. Sill plates supplied as dimensional lumber including foam gasket.
Exterior Wall Framing
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, minimum 2 ply 2 x 10 S.P.F. lintels – grade stamped, kiln dried lumber. Tall walls may include Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) studs and lintels to meet required standards of construction.
Pony (Knee) Wall Framing
Supplied on split level, bi-level and grade level entry plans (basement walkouts) where indicated on plans to include 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 7/16” OSB exterior sheathing.
Stairs
Material supplied for interior construction grade stairs.
Roof Sheathing
1/2″ standard plywood with ply clips.
Ventilation
Roof vents, gable vents, insulation stops, and vented soffit. Continuous ridge vents supplied on cathedral ceilings.
Exterior Weather Barrier System
House wrap air barrier and header wrap complete with window flashings, door flashings, and sealant tape.
Caulking & Sealants
Supplied for sealing exterior wall plates, doors, windows and other applications as required.
Ceiling Insulation
Minimum R-60 insulation in flat attic ceilings. Insulation in cathedral, sloped or vaulted ceilings will be supplied as specified on plan (minimum R-31 batts).
Fasteners
Sufficient for framing, roofing and finishing. Pneumatic and standard nails included.
Vapour Barrier/Retarder
6 mil polyethylene vapour barrier (CGSB approved) supplied with acoustical sealant.
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 wall sheathing, engineered truss system 24” on centre, (standard design specifications of trusses are 45lb. live load and 15 lb. dead load. Increased snow load may require modifications and additional charges), 1/2” plywood roof sheathing, limited lifetime standard architectural fibreglass shingles (IKO Cambridge or equivalent) in selected colours, pre-finished metal starter for roof perimeter, pre-finished metal for valleys, ice and water shield for eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment for balance of roof, and all necessary flashings and accessories, exterior weather barrier system, 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-5 continuous insulation, R-14 batt insulation supplied for all exterior walls. Minimum R-20 batt insulation supplied for ceilings. Windows and swing doors as shown on plan, R16 insulated sectional overhead steel door (door lites are optional and priced separately), prefinished soffit and fascia. Note: Some models show optional garage packages that are priced separately.
Exterior Wall Insulation
R5 continuous insulation, R-22 batt insulation supplied for all exterior walls including pony walls. R5 expanding foam spray insulation for rim boards at the joist ends. Low expansion foam insulation for door and window installations. NOTE: Insulation requirements may vary due to local conditions.
Roof System
Engineered, factory assembled, raised heel trusses with metal connectors. Trusses spaced at 24″ on centre. Includes gable end sheathing, miscellaneous framing and gable ladder material. Additional dimensional roof framing lumber included where required. Standard design specifications of trusses are 45lb. live load and 15 lb. dead load. Increased snow load may require modifications and additional charges.
Specifications are subject to change. See your in-store Beaver Homes & Cottages Design Consultant for product details.
Exterior Finishes
Roof Finish
Limited lifetime architectural fibreglass shingles in selected styles and colours (IKO Cambridge or equivalent), pre-finished metal starter for roof perimeter, pre-finished metal for valleys, ice and water shield for eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment for balance of roof, and all necessary flashings and accessories.
Windows
High quality, white vinyl casement, energy efficient dual pane thermal glazed windows, including Low-E coating and argon gas. All units include jamb extensions and nailing fins, plus all necessary hardware and screens. All sealed units carry a manufacturer’s warranty. Windows supplied in pony walls and basement walkout walls as indicated on plan. Single hung and/or sliding windows will be supplied where shown on plan. All windows carry the Energy Star label.
Door Locks and Hardware
Premium quality locks and passage sets supplied throughout. All exterior swing doors include dead bolt assemblies. Grip set provided for front entrance door. Interior door stops supplied. Door locks and hardware come with a Manufacturers’ Warranty.
Entrance Doors
Supplied as per plan including lites, sidelites, and transoms. Lites are plain glass thermal units. All units are prehung and ready for installation.
Vinyl Siding
Premium gauge thickness in selected colours supplied for full exterior coverage, complete with trims. Strapping included to provide a drainage plane behind the siding.
Soffit and Fascia
Pre-finished aluminum complete with all accessories.
Note: The renderings shown are artists’ impressions. They may show certain exterior finishes, decorative treatments, decks, railings, garages, decorative chimneys, fireplaces, masonry, skylights, interior finished stairs, railings and balusters, finished flooring, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, or other optional items, which may not be included in our material package price. Ask your in-store Beaver Homes & Cottages Design Consultant for details.
The product supplied for the exterior wall finish on all Beaver Homes & Cottages Material Packages is premium gauge thickness vinyl siding in selected colours. An additional charge may apply if changed to other exterior finishes.
Interior Finishes
Basement Furring Walls & Insulation
Moisture control barrier, R10 rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board, R14 mineral fibre insulation batts, 2 x 4 S.P.F. grade stamped, kiln dried studs spaced at 24″ on centre with single top and bottom plate, and a variable-permeability smart vapour retarder.
Wallboard
Supplied for above grade applications. 1/2″ drywall for walls, and 1/2” sag resistant drywall for ceilings, complete with sufficient screws, tape, joint filler and metal corner bead. Moisture resistant drywall included for all bathrooms.
Primer Paint
Supplied for coverage of all drywall.
Interior Doors
Embossed, primed swing doors in selected profiles complete with jamb and stop. Matching bi-fold doors complete with jamb for closets, pocket doors included where indicated on plan.
Interior Trim
4″ primed MDF baseboards and 2-3/4” primed MDF casings.
