We use hi-line appearance grade structural framing lumber. This is kiln dried for maximum stability. It is superior to standard export grade product and can only be sourced from selected sawmills. Optional borate or heat treatment is available on all framing products.

This premium material gives you faster construction, straighter walls and a better interior finish result with less waste. We also use high quality structural plywood floor sheathing and wall sheathing. Many contractors and building inspectors have commented that our framing material is the finest they have ever seen.

Floor System Features:

· Solid 2”x10” SPF wood joists for ease of construction.
· 3/4” tongue and groove plywood to allow many flooring products to be applied directly.
· Glue to attach plywood securely to joists.
· Cross bracing for maximum strength and stability.
· Engineered joists are an option for designs with longer floor spans.

Wall System Features:

· 1/2” plywood sheathing.
· 2”x6” SPF pre-cut studs on 16” centers to provide outstanding structural loading capability.
· Treated sill plates and insulating gasket to protect the walls.
· Typar vapor barrier system for high energy efficiency.
· Optional panelized wall systems are available for faster construction.

5. Brand Name Windows and Doors

Cedar Designs / Linwood custom homes only include brand name windows and exterior doors with superior warranties manufactured to our specifications by national suppliers.

You can take advantage of our volume buying power and still get full custom design flexibility. This is because only large manufacturers can supply the many shapes, sizes, colors and functional characteristics required in today’s custom home construction. Linwood selects these products specifically for energy efficiency, low maintenance, high performance and exceptional value.

Window Features:

· Milgard dual pane vinyl windows in white or tan.
· Limited lifetime warranty and maintenance free.
· Low E coating and argon gas to reduce heating and cooling costs.
· Multiple window styles including picture, slider and single hung.
· All opening windows have locking systems and screens.
· Options include a virtually unlimited choice of casements, awnings, specialty shapes, and grilles.
· Windows by other brand name manufacturers increase the optional product offering to
include wood, vinyl with a clear hemlock jamb liner, fiberglass or metal clad in a large
selection of designer colors.
· Coastal windows with impact-resistant glass and frame reinforcements for high wind applications are also available.

Exterior Door Features:

· Jeld-wen 6 panel steel doors with a tough 24-gauge steel skin.
· Energy Star ® insulation values in energy efficiency.
· Doors are 3 feet wide for easy access.
· Comprehensive 10 year warranty.
· Wide range of options including solid wood and fiberglass doors and glass
inserts and sidelites in many sizes and finishes.

Interior Door Features:

· Interior doors are included and are Masonite molded panel hollow core.
· Optional engineered wood stile and rail doors are available.

6. High Performance Siding

Cedar Designs / Linwood custom homes offers a wide variety of siding in various top quality materials. Engineered composite siding from national brand name manufacturers comes primed or pre-finished in a number of popular colors.

A variety of western red cedar siding options are also available. Pre-staining is frequently chosen to reduce labor costs and to allow siding to be applied in any weather conditions.

Siding Features:

· A choice of James Hardie – Cedarmill 8 1/4” lap siding ColorPlus pre-finished in 20 solid colours with a
15 year paint warranty, or Linwood brand 1”x8” re-sawn face western red cedar bevel siding.
· Guaranteed amount of siding to cover the entire exterior of the home in a horizontal application.
· Optional rain screen window flashings and optional rain screen battens to create airspace capillary
break between siding and wall sheathing are available.
· Many different siding options available.
· Optional western red cedar channel siding which allows vertical or horizontal application to give the
desired look. Wide range of pre-stain colours available.

7. Superior Roof System and Materials

We specialize in roof systems that support cathedral ceilings and vaulted areas as well as conventional flat ceilings. This allows the use of large window arrangements to provide the maximum amount of natural light.

Our minimum structural roof loading capacity on any roof is 60lb per square foot. This makes our roof system the strongest in the industry.

Roof System Features:

· Your choice of 2”x12” solid wood SPF pre-cut rafters with 2”x4” cross strapping featuring an exposed glulam beam or engineered trusses to get the desired interior look.
· Optional upgrade to 2”x15” solid wood SPF pre-cut rafters with 2”x4” cross strapping. Scissor and attic trusses are also available.
· High performance Certainteed Landmark fiberglass shingles with 30 year warranty.
· 1/2” OSB sheathing, with H-clips.
· 15lb roofing felt to protect the entire roof.
· Roof flashing in valleys and continuous ridge venting.
· Ice and water shield for eave and valley protection.
· A wide range of shingle and metal roofing options are available. available.

8. Trim, Fascia, Soffit and Interior Liner

There are many options available depending on the preferred look and style of the home.

· Primed 1”x6” tongue and groove pine soffit is included with the options of a primed HardiePanel or 1”x6” tongue and groove western red cedar.
· Primed solid combed-face 1”x8” SPF wood fascia is included with the ability to upgrade to primed 5/4” x 8” Smartside or 1”x8” western red cedar.
· Trim is not included as standard due to the wide variety of personal preferences. However, many different trim options are available to get the desired exterior result.
· Interior liner is available in pine or cedar to give the home a natural look in feature rooms.

9. Full Range of Product Options

Cedar Designs / Linwood custom homes has specialized in offering true custom design for over 40 years in order for customers to get virtually any desired look. We offer a very wide range of options in virtually all products used for home construction. Full details are available at our sales locations.

Options selected will be detailed in the products listed in Schedule A attached to the purchase agreement.

10. Comprehensive Warranties

Warranties are only as good as the strength of the companies that provide them. This is whyCedar Designs / Linwood custom homes only works with national brand name suppliers who have a proven track record of servicing their product in the field.

· Linwood offers a 10 year structural warranty.
· Warranties from manufacturers of building products range from lifetime to minimum two years depending on the materials or components selected.

You get one of the strongest combinations of warranties available.

Package does not include site specific engineering, engineering hardware, insulation, caulking, vapor
barriers, interior finish, overhead garage doors, construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, paint, floor
coverings or cabinets.