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Why Buy A Terra Banah Home?

We build our homes to a different standard!
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Energy Efficiency Is A Priority ::

  • Save up to $100.00 per month on your hot water bill because Terra Banah uses a Rinnai hot water on demand boiler system.
  • Conserve water by using our low flush toilets
  • Reduce heat loss with our Low-E, Argon gas filled insulated windows
  • Don’t heat the house when you sleep with our programmable electronic digital thermostat

Structural Integrity ::

  • Three rows of 2 rebar in all foundation walls
  • Rebar in the foundation footings
  • 16” on centre 2”X6” exterior house wall framing
  • Engineered TJI 11 7/8” floor joists and beams

Standard Upgrades Included In Our Pricing ::

  • Hardwood and ceramic floor tile on main floor to reduce dust and allergens
  • Stainless steel multi-cycle dishwasher
  • Stainless steel ceramic glass cooktop, self cleaning oven to allow more time for play than cleaning
  • Stainless steel over-the-counter microwave oven
  • Lots of cabinets to store your plates and counter top appliances

Smart Home Wiring—Wired For The Future ::

  • Computer & cable hook-ups to allow a complete home network system, & to share TV stations, satellite, printers etc.
  • Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors to protect your family
  • Security pre-wiring to keep intruders out

Maintenance Free Exterior ::

  • No more painting, ever. Now you can enjoy your summers

Front Yard Landscaped ::

  • Concrete sidewalk, front yard sod and tree provided


Terra Banah Builders Ltd.
Standard Single Family Specifications 2011

VALUE ADDED FEATURES

Basement/Driveway ::

  • Steel reinforced footings and exterior walls
  • Full height frost walls 2X4 24” on centre
  • c/w R-12 batt insulation with vapour barrier floor to ceiling
  • Broom finished driveway full width of garage and 36” walkway to front door/steps
  • 1 - 60”x24” PVC double horizontal slider basement window to allow drywall access and 1 - 48" x 24" PVC sliders to allow more light into lower level

Structural ::

  • 23/32” tongue and groove OSB subfloor glued and screwed
  • 3/8” OSB wall and roof sheeting
  • 2X6 exterior house walls framed 16” on centre
  • 2X4 exterior wall studs in garage framed 24” on centre
  • Engineered TJI floor joist system and beams
  • Engineered roof trusses 24” on centre

Mechanical ::

  • 3 piece lower level rough-in bathroom
  • 93% High efficient furnace
  • 6” Kitchen hood fan and all 4” bath fans vented to outside
  • GFI circuits in all bathrooms
  • 2 exterior hose bibs
  • Drip humidifier
  • Rinnai insta hot water boiler
  • Central vacuflo rough-in
  • Decora switches and counter plugs
  • Digital thermostat
  • Five “IONA Quad Zone” structured wiring (phone, video, TV, satellite) outlets
  • “IONA” Security rough-in including exterior door connects, 2 key pads, 2 motion sensors, smoke detectors
  • Garburator rough-in
  • Above industry light fixture allowance
  • Dedicated Christmas light soffit receptacle and switch

Exterior ::

  • Vinyl siding
  • Pre-finished aluminum trim
  • PVC Cedar shake accents
  • Lifetime warranty roof shingles
  • Cultured stone accents
  • All Weather Treated deck material
  • White aluminum rail and posts
  • Ply-Gem “Ambassador” PVC, maintenance free, low “E” Argon gas filled double glazed windows with PVC jamb extension
  • Ply-Gem Insulated fibreglass designer front door
  • 8’0” tall Insulated steel overhead garage door
  • Upgraded exterior door hardware
  • Aluminun front posts for deck roof supports

Interior ::

  • R20 batt wall insulation
  • R40 ceiling insulation
  • 1 primer and 2 finish coats paint on interior walls
  • Sprayed lacquer woodwork ½” square corner bead
  • Spantex (splatter coat) ceilings
  • 3” casing, 4” baseboards, 41/2” door headers
  • 3 hinges per interior door
  • Brushed chrome interior hardware
  • Privacy locks on all bedrooms and bathrooms
  • MDF shelving with 1X2 aspen nosing
  • Hardwood and ceramic tile floor allowance
  • 7 lb. carpet underlay where applicable
  • 36 oz. 100% nylon carpet

Kitchen ::

  • Montalco Maple kitchen cabinets (4 door styles, 15 colours)
  • Pot and pan drawers
  • Full depth (24”) over the fridge cabinet
  • Laminate kitchen counter top with laminate edge
  • 6” taller upper fridge and microwave cabinet
  • Central “information” center in kitchen
  • Ceramic tile backsplash to underside of upper cabinets
  • 7” deep double bowl stainless steel sink
  • Delta chrome kitchen faucet with vegetable spray
  • GE stainless steel self cleaning ceramic glass top range
  • GE stainless steel multi-cycle dishwasher
  • GE stainless steel combination hoodfan microwave

Bathrooms ::

  • Montalco Maple cabinets (4 door styles, 15 colours)
  • Recessed medicine cabinets in master ensuite
  • Laminate countertops with drop-in sink basins
  • Acrylic soaker tub as per plan
  • Fibreglass shower stall as per plan
  • One piece fibreglass tub/shower as per plan
  • Delta 4” on centre chrome sink faucets ½ bath pedestal sink with Delta faucet as per plan
  • Low flush toilets
  • Pre-set bathroom fan timers

Lifestyle Value ::

  • Majestic fireplace as per plan with separate fan and ignition switches
  • Front yard landscaped
  • Ceiling fan rough-ins in master bedroom and greatroom
  • Building in Architecturally Controlled communities
  • Alberta New Home Warranty program protection
  • Terra Banah Builders one year Service program

NOTE: Specifications may vary depending on location. Please request a complete list for the community you are interested in.