| What
advantages does a gearless elevator provide?
As indicated by their name, gearless elevators do not have
gears so they are much quieter than geared elevators. They
are also much faster and provide smoother accelerations and
decelerations. From the main lobby to the 19th floor of 90
George, it will be a 35 second trip.
Explain
the 90 George garbage chute. What advantages does this provide
to a purchaser?
There will be one garbage chute at 90 George. This garbage
chute will be a multi-function garbage chute, and will allow
condo owners to recycle most of their garbage. Before throwing
your garbage in the chute, you will press a button to let
the chute know which type of garbage you will be throwing
out. You will have the choice of garbage, paper, plastic,
or glass. The garbage chute is electronically controlled to
allow you to deposit your garbage into one chute and have
it automatically sorted.
How
are the elevator walls/garbage chutes/mechanical shafts insulated?
All shaft walls (elevator walls/garbage chutes/mechanical)
will be insulated to attain an STC rating of approximately
55. Please see question #6 for further details on STC Ratings..
What
is the advantage of the 4 pipe heating system used at 90 George?
90 George will have a combination of a 2 pipe hot water perimeter
baseboard heating system with thermostats located in each
room (except for bathrooms and kitchens) with a 2 pipe chilled
water fan coil (air distribution cooling system) and a centralized
thermostat in each condominium. The hot and chilled water
will be supplied by a centralized mechanical plant located
at roof level. As a home owner, you will be able to turn on
your choice of heating or cooling to better survive the changing
seasons of the Ottawa climate. This is a very energy efficient
heating system.
Explain
the air exchange system at 90 George. What is the advantage
of a
complete air exchange?
At 90 George we will have full air exchange, meaning interior
air, including the bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, will
be vented outside and the newly treated and humidified fresh
air is circulated throughout the building with direct feed
in each condominium. As a home owner most air borne toxins
will be eliminated, rather than recycled.
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Explain
the sound attenuation measures used at 90 George. What does
a sound
coefficient of 60 mean?
Sound Transmission Class (STC) rates a wall’s resistance
to airborne sound. The higher the number, the better the insulation.
The Uniform Building Code (UBC) contains requirements for
sound insulation for dwelling units including hotels, motels,
apartments, condominiums. UBC requirements for walls are an
STC rating of 50. An STC of 50 is a common building standard
and blocks approximately 50 dB from transmitting through the
partition. However, occupants could still be subject to awareness,
if not understanding, of loud speech. At 90 George, all party
wall assemblies will have an STC of approximately 60, which
will block 10db better than that of an STC rating of 50.
Explain
the window design and installation at 90 George. What is the
advantage
of using these windows? What is the sound coefficient these
windows will provide?
Outside and inside frame and sash are all aluminium extrusions
and will be covered with polyester or anodized paint finish,
assembled precisely with thermal break and Low ‘E’
Argon sealed glass. Also of importance, these aluminium extrusions
have a lifetime warranty. The STC rating for the windows at
90 George will be approximately 32.
What is the advantage of solid core
doors used within the suite?
Solid core doors are advantageous in that they offer a better
acoustic performance than a hollow core door. Less sound will
travel from room to room inside your suite when these doors
are closed.
What does a Low ‘E’ Argon window mean? What is
the advantage of this type of window?
Low ‘E’ Argon windows are pressurized windows.
In between the two panes is Argon gas which eliminates most
of the ultraviolet rays in sunlight and prevents fading of
furniture. These windows also provide better heat retention.
Can the hardwood floors be refinished?
The hardwood floors can be refinished up to 2 times.
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What are the advantages of a pre-engineered
hardwood floor?
Engineered Hardwood is a product made up of a core of hardwood,
plywood or HDF and a top layer of hardwood veneer that is
glued on the top surface of the core and is available in almost
any hardwood species. The product thus has the natural characteristics
of the selected wood species as opposed to a photographic
layer. The
“engineered” product has been designed to provide
greater stability, particularly where moisture or heat pose
problems for solid hardwood flooring.
Is
a gas stove available? Is it an upgrade option?
A gas stove is available and is a standard feature.
What
is zoned heating? What are the advantages of this heating
system?
Zoned heating means that each individual major room can be
heat controlled individually. In this system, your bedroom
can be kept at a lower temperature than the rest of the condominium.
This provides you with the option of controlling your comfort
level within the suite.
What
is Tarion?
Tarion Warranty Corporation is the new name for the Ontario
New Home Warranty Program. Tarion Warranty Corporation is
responsible for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties
Plan Act, which outlines the warranty protection that new
home and condominium builders must provide, by law, to their
customers.
Before
we move in to our suite when do we complete an inspection
of our suite?
Approximately one week prior to the date of possession, a
90 George customer service representative will guide you through
an inspection of your new home. At this time you will identify
any damaged, incomplete or missing items, or anything which
is not operating properly. Our customer service representative
will record the items you found on the Pre-Delivery Inspection
Form and you will be asked to review this and sign it. In
addition, to signing the PDI form you will also be required
to review and sign a Certificate of Completion and Possession
and Warranty Certificate. This will be forwarded to the Warranty
Program. Also at that time the 90 George customer service
representative will also demonstrate functions of your home’s
features (security system, garbage system, electrical breaker
panel, common areas and amenities).
How
does our Deposit Protection work?
From the moment we receive your deposit, it is guaranteed
by the Warranty Program up to a maximum of $20,000 in the
event the sale is not completed through no fault of your own.
Deposits in excess of $20,000 are protected separately by
the trust and excess deposit provisions of the Condominium
Act.
How
is the Interim Occupancy Date Established?
Your interim occupancy date is the target date upon which
it is estimated in your agreement of purchase and sale that
your home will be completed to permit occupancy. This date
is dependent usually upon a number of factors, sales level,
and commencement of construction. Even though you will be
moving into your home on
the confirmed possession date, you will not be getting title
to it at that time, since the condominium will not be registered.
What
is Registration?
Registration refers to the formal creation of the condominium
corporation. The process is initiated when Canril Corporation
submits plans and paperwork to the Ministry of Consumer &
Commercial Relations, once all of the units and common elements
within the project have been declared substantially completed.
The condominium’s
declaration and description are ultimately registered in the
land titles office, following their approval by the requisite
governmental authorities. The entire process may take approximately
two to five months following your interim occupancy.
What
happens at Interim Occupancy?
Approximately 5-10 days prior to your confirmed possession
date you will be asked to sign an occupancy agreement, and
you will need to provide a series of post dated cheques for
your anticipated occupancy fees, which will be delivered by
your lawyer to the lawyers responsible for the closings at
90 George.
What
is our schedule for moving day and when do I get my keys?
Your keys are given to you on the date that you take possession
of your new home and they are part of your closing package.
In addition to your suite keys you will also be given keys/access
cards to the common areas, and your mail box. The moving process
is done in a very orderly fashion and we usually start with
the lower floors. Corridors and lobby areas will probably
be unfinished until the majority of the suites are occupied
in order to avoid possible damage to the final finishes.
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Do
you need insurance?
Yes, you will require condominium homeowner’s insurance
that covers contents and upgrades which is not covered by
the condominium corporation.
Will
you be allowed to barbeque on the balconies?
Barbequing will be restricted to the 9,000 square foot terrace
which will have an incredible outdoor living space including
private dining areas complete with stainless steel barbeques.
However, barbequing will be permitted on the penthouse terraces.
Will
I be able to wash my car in the parking garage?
Yes, there will be a car wash station located on the third
level of the parking garage for the exclusive use of the residents.
Will
there be bicycle storage?
Yes, there will be bicycle storage located on the 2nd floor
of the parking garage.
What
are the amenities that are located at 90 George for the exclusive
use of the
residents?
90 George will have a private fitness area, saunas and steam
baths, swimming pool, private dining room, cocktail lounge,
catering kitchen and of course, the 9,000 sq. ft outdoor terrace.
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All information is subject to
change without notice. (E. &O.E. May 2005)
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