Outstanding Construction

Every aspect of building a house is important. From the overall structure to the choice of plumbing and electrical equipment to the quality of accessories and finishing materials, and, of course, the knowledge of the professional workers. All Usinex houses are built based on a concept of total quality with no room for compromise. Since our openness is your best guarantee, we will reproduce below an example that allows you to see what goes on “behind the scenes”shows you the “invisible”.

FLOORS

• Floor beams
• Galvanized brackets
• Adjustable steel basement posts
• Central beam: two-, three- ou four-section Timberstrand (if required)
• Structurwood OSB Edge Gold ¾″, tongue and groove, glued and nailed (self-adhesive nails)
• Particleboard basement stairs
• Modern maple railing

OUTSIDE WALLS

• Vinyl siding, 50-year warranty
• Furring, 1” X 3”, 16” C/C
• Air barrier
• Top-quality OSB-treated Aspenite, 7/16”
• R-20 mineral wool
• Studs, kiln-dried, 2” x 6”, 24” C/C
• Aluminum steam guard
• Furring , 1” x 3”, 16”) C/C
• Screwed ½” gypsum boards
• Jointed colonial pine mouldings, 2¼” frame and 3¼” base
• Insulated lintels at openings
• Option of increasing insulation to R-33 with Astro-foil (single bubble)

INNER WALLS

• Studs, 2” x 4”, 16” C/C
• Screwed ½” gypsum boards

CENTRAL WALL (facteur d'isolation: R-28)

• Top-quality OSB-treated Aspenite, 7/16”
• Studs, 2” x 3”, 2” x 4” and 2” x 6” (if required)
• Screwed ½” gypsum boards
• Jointed colonial pine mouldings, 2¼” frame and 3¼” base

ROOF

• Roof pitch, 5:12 minimum
• Asphalt shingling, 25-year warranty
• Black-paper start strip, 50 lbs.
• Top-quality ½” OSB-treated Aspenite
• Girths, 2” x 4”
• Approved roof trusses (engineer)
• R-35 wool insulation
• Aluminum vapour barrier guard
• Furring, 1” x 3”, 16” C/C
• Screwed and glued ½” gypsum boards
• Aluminum drip edge and fascia
• Ventilated aluminum soffit
• Roof caps along entire length
• Option of increasing insulation to R-47.5 with Astro-foil (single bubble)

WINDOWS

• 100% PVC casement windows (with crank handle) (indoor/outdoor), 20-year warranty.
  N.B.: Our windows are installed with vinyl mouldings and their edges are sealed with a water-tight membrane.

OUTDOOR DOORS

• Insulated steel doors (urethane), PVC-covered frames
• Dorex handles, Mayfair latch model
• Patio door, 5’ or 6’, blown PVC with security lock

INDOOR DOORS

• Embossed colonial doors
• Jointed colonial pine mouldings, 2¼”.
• Dorex handles
• Metal cupboard shelves

KITCHEN CABINETS

• Luxury wood-grain-finish melamine (top quality 140 grains)
• Valences, head mouldings (according to layout)
• Choice of handles
• Double or single stainless steel sink (according to layout)
• Luxury fittings (ceramic interior), lifetime warranty
• Range hood
• Stratified precision pre-moulded counter (choice of colours)
• Top quality roller drawer (ball bearings)
• Pantry (depending on layout)
• Dishwater space
• Microwave oven space

BATHROOM

• Luxury wood-grain-finish melamine vanity (top quality 140 grains)
• Melamine vertical or horizontal linen closet (according to plan)
• Choice of handles
• Stratified precision pre-moulded counter (choice of colours)
• Acrylic one-piece bath with integrated shower or one-piece podium bath with shower—square, neo-angle or neo-round model (depending on layout)
• Luxury fittings (ceramic interior), lifetime guarantee
• Vorten insulated toilet and American Standard sink
• Ceiling fan with a dedicated switch

ELECTRICITY

• 200-amp electrical box with 40–80 circuits and breakers
• Entrance mast provided (without wiring, which is installed by a local electrical, who takes care of electrical connections)
• House wiring and electrical entry equipment in accordance with Quebec’s electrician standards
• Electrical entry equipment provided
• Ordinary or Décora plates, outlets and switches
• Smoke detector
• (Plastic) receptacles or light outlets in the ceiling
• Outdoor light outlet
• Outdoor car power jack
• Doorbell, wiring and chime
• Heating: Ouellet baseboards and electronic thermostats (main floor)

VENTILATION

• Venmar Pro 200 air exchanger (option of Constructo heat saver, may be mandatory depending on your municipality (Code 95)

PLUMBING

• Future vent for basement bathroom
• ABS waste pipes
• Flow Guard Gold ½-inch, rigid plastic, water pipes, tested beyond regular domestic pressure
• Luxury bathroom fittings (lifetime warranty) on most of our models

PACKAGING

• To ensure the superior quality of its houses, Maison Usinex packages all finished sections for the house and roof with resistant polythene to protect against water and dirt infiltration during transportation before finishing the house in the work site.

GENERAL NOTE TO CLIENTS:

In order to satisfy your tastes, requirements and budgets, we can modify and customize our plans. For example, upon request and with an evaluation, we can enlarge a house in length or width, or add windows, doors, a garage, a carport, brick, decorative items, etc.

Given our continuous improvement policy, certain amendments in our specifications can be made without notice, and items of equal or superior quality can be substituted.