Pathways at Findlay Creek Towns

The most anticipated preconstruction project in Ottawa

Pathways at Findlay Creek is a new townhouse and single family home development by Richcraft Homes currently under construction at 4828 Bank Street, Ottawa. Available units range in price from $754,900 to over $1,476,900. Pathways at Findlay Creek unit sizes range from 1390 to 3930 square feet.

Welcome to Pathways

Our newest community in the South end of Ottawa is Pathways in Findlay Creek. The neighbourhood features a collection of single-family homes, spacious bungalows and townhomes with plans to open new parks and a school. With environmentally protected land close by, Pathways will always be home to nature trails and open green space.

Features and finishes
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

STRUCTURE
R-60 blown insulation in attic (R-40 in cathedral)
R-32 foam insulation in garage ceiling under second floor areas
R-27 insulation in exterior wall complete with high performance exterior sheathing
R-10 rigid insulation under basement slab
R-22 total basement insulation (R-10 continuous foam to minimize thermal bridging with an R-12 batt) with drywall and electrical plug on the exterior perimeter walls
Foam injection around the windows and exterior doors
Foam insulation at basement headers and at perimeter of garage drops
2” x 4” basement studs framed full height at 24” centers (external walls only)
Waterproofing: Platon system membrane on exterior foundation walls
High performance 3/4” T&G OSB subfloor, nailed, sanded, screwed and glued
Insulated exterior sheathing on kiln dried 2” x 6” studs at 16” centers on external walls and 2” x 6” studs and 2” x 4” studs on internal walls
Fully drywalled garage with one coat finish
•Poured 8” concrete foundation walls with steel reinforcement on 20” concrete footings
•Poured 4” reinforced concrete garage floor with broom finish
•Poured 3” thick concrete basement floor with troweled finish
•Prefabricated roof trusses at 24” centres
•6 mil polyethylene vapour barrier
•Cement parging to exposed foundation walls (externally)
•4” diameter perimeter drainage system with clear stone coverage
•Roof sheathing: 7/16” OSB sheathing with “H” clips
•Steel basement beams supported on steel teleposts

MECHANICAL & PLUMBING SYSTEMS
96% high efficiency forced air gas heating system, sealed combustion with ECM motor for reduced energy bills
Dedicated HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) for improved air quality
Programmable wifi thermostat (ecobee)
97% high efficiency tankless condensing hot water heater (rental)
Sealed basement duct work
Gas-burning fireplace with glass front, fresh air intake
Durable Pex-type water pipes which are more resistant to bursting in freezing conditions
Shut off valves under all sinks and toilets
•All ducts are cleaned prior to occupancy
•Central air
•100 amp electrical panel and copper wiring

ROUGH-IN
Gas ready package includes BBQ and stove rough-in with120v outlet at stove
Smart wiring package includes Cat 6 rough ins, 1 network connection centre, 1 USB plug in kitchen, a garage door opener with keyless remote and a 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic for future wiring
Waterline rough-in for fridge
Soil Gas and Radon Gas under-slab vent system rough-in
Future dishwasher and central vacuum rough in
•3-piece rough-in in basement for future washroom

BATHROOMS
Faucet collection by Delta*
Full custom 10mm glass shower with full glass door in ensuite open to tub deck (as per plan) with ceramic wall tiles on tub deck and surrounding enuite soaker tub
Ceramic tiled shower in ensuite with glass doors (as per plan)
•Bank of drawers or medicine cabinet in master bedroom ensuite (as per plan)
•Undermount sinks in vanities
•Water pressure equalizer (scald guard) in all showers and tubs
•Vanity in powder room or pedestal sink (as per plan)
•Chrome paper holder, towel ring, bar and white plumbing fixtures
•Upgraded lighting in all bathrooms
•Low flush water-saver toilet complete with elongated bowl and soft close seat
•Upgraded vanity size beveled mirrors
•Soaker tub in ensuite (see sales rep for details)
•Deeper acrylic tub in main/other bathrooms

KITCHEN
Canopy style chimney hood fan exhausted to the outside
2 pendant lights over island or breakfast bar
European designed cabinetry with taller 36” upper cabinets with crown moulding (bulkhead may be built for mechanical)
Pots and pans drawers
Deeper cabinets above fridge with side gable
•Double bowl stainless steel sink with single lever faucet and vegetable pullout spray
•Ceramic backsplash

FINISHING DETAILS
Finished basement rec room (as per plan)
LED light bulbs in all compatible fixtures
Quartz or granite countertops throughout
Soft close doors and drawers throughout (as per plan)
9ft ceilings on main floor
Smooth ceilings throughout
Choice of classic or modern style railings with oak spindles, posts and handrails and oak nosing under spindles
Pot lights in kitchen, entry, basement and lower hall (as per plan)
Oak caps on half-walls
Large contemporary style trim and door package with lever handles
Oak beam mantle above fireplace with ceramic tile surround
Ceramic floor in entrance, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry (as per plan)
40 oz. quality broadloom with back chip underpad
3 1/8” wide 3/4” hardwood flooring in living room, great room, dining room, den and hall if applicable
Laundry uppers over washer & dryer or laundry uppers and base cabinet with stainless steel laundry tub (as per plan)
8ft interior doors on main floor
•Brushed nickle-type finish of high quality interior door hardware, including privacy sets for bathroom and master bedroom
•Electrical outlet(s) with wifi garage door opener(s) with keyless entry and remotes
•Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)*
•Décora light switches and plugs
•Ceiling light fixtures in all bedrooms
•Chandelier in foyer (as per plan)
•Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
•Smoke detector on each floor and in every bedroom
•Ceiling fan rough-in in family room for 2 storey ceiling
•Lifemaster VOC interior paint- choice from standard samples
•Trim and doors to be white semi-gloss finish

EXTERIOR
Low-E Argon Energy Star “Zone 3” PVC windows throughout (double or triple glazing depending on the application) to keep the heat in and noise out
Oversize Low E-Argon PVC egress slider basement windows for a brighter basement (minimum one per plan)
Limited lifetime warranty asphalt shingles
•Stone/brick, vinyl siding, aluminum fascia (as per plan)
•Front entrance grip set with deadbolt
•Sealed porches and garage floor
•Front and back door chime
•2 frost free hose bibs
•Steel insulated garage door(s), front entry door and door from garage to house
•Exterior water protected outlet
•Brick or coloured PVC columns (as per brochure) and railing (if required)
•Black exterior light fixtures

LANDSCAPING
•Architecturally designed streetscaping and landscaping
•Fully sodded lot (or sodded to treeline)
•Asphalt paved driveway
•Precast patio stone walkway from driveway to front door

WARRANTY COVERAGE
Homes are covered by a builder warranty and the 7-year Tarion Warranty Program, prepaid by vendor.

EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES

STRUCTURE
R-60 blown insulation in attic (R-40 in cathedral)
R-32 insulation in garage ceiling under second floor
R-24 insulation in exterior wall with 1/2” gypsum drywall
R-24 insulation to 6” above basement floor
R-10 rigid insulation under basement slab
Foam injection around the windows and exterior doors
Foam at basement headers and at perimeter of garage drops
Waterproofing: Platon system membrane on exterior foundation walls
High performance 3/4” T&G OSB subfloor, nailed, sanded, screwed and glued
Exterior sheathing on kiln dried 2” X 6” studs at 16” centers on external walls and 2” X 6” studs and 2” X 4” studs on internal walls
Fully drywalled garage with one coat finish
Party wall between units
•Poured 20” concrete footings
•Poured 8” concrete foundation walls with steel reinforcement
•Poured 4” reinforced concrete garage floor with broom finish
•Poured 3” concrete basement floor with troweled finish
•Prefabricated roof trusses at 24” centers
•6 mil polyethylene vapour barrier
•Cement parging to exposed portion of foundation wall (externally)
•2” X 4” basement studs framed full height at 24” centers (external walls only)
•6” diameter perimeter drainage system with clear stone coverage
•Roof sheathing: 7/16” OSB sheathing with “H” clips

MECHANICAL & PLUMBING SYSTEMS
96% high efficiency forced air gas heating system, sealed combustion with ECM motor for reduced energy bills
Dedicated HRV* (Heat Recovery Ventilator)
Drain Water Heat Recovery Unit*
Digital programmable thermostat
High efficiency condensing tankless hot water heater (rental)
6” raised gas fireplace with ceramic surround & electronic ignition
Pex-type water pipes
Shut off valves under all sinks and toilets*
•All ducts are cleaned prior to occupancy
•Heating ducts sized for future air conditioning
•100 amp electrical panel and electrical wiring

ROUGH-IN
Gas ready package includes BBQ and stove rough-in with120v outlet at stove
Smart wiring package includes 4 RG-6 quad shielded cable ports, 4 RJ-45 Cat-5E telephone outlets, 1 network connection centre, and a 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic for future wiring
Waterline rough-in for fridge*
Soil Gas and Radon Gas under-slab vent system rough-in
Future dishwasher and central vacuum rough-in
•3 piece basement bathroom rough-in
•Central air rough-in

BATHROOMS
Faucet collection by Delta*
Ceramic tiled shower in ensuite with glass doors* (as per plan)
•Bank of drawers or medicine cabinet in master bedroom ensuite* (as per plan)
•Rectangular drop in basin in vanities*
•Water pressure equalizer (scald guard) in all showers
•Vanity in powder room or pedestal sink (as per plan)
•Chrome paper holder, towel ring, bar and white plumbing fixtures
•Upgraded lighting in all bathrooms
•Low flush water-saver toilet complete with elongated bowl and soft close seat
•Upgraded vanity size beveled mirrors

KITCHEN
Canopy style chimney hood fan exhausted to the outside*
Pots and pans drawers
2 pendant lights over island or breakfast bar
European designed cabinetry with taller 36” upper cabinets in kitchen
•Double bowl stainless steel sink with vegetable spray
•Ceramic backsplash
•Breakfast bar (as per plan)

INTERIOR
White painted mantle above fireplace
Hardwood flooring in living, dining and lower hall includes great room in the Fairhaven, Kenora and Odessa
Ceramic flooring in entrance, kitchen and bathrooms
•Trim and doors to be white semi-gloss finish
•40 oz. quality nylon broadloom with tough-back chip foam underpad
•Laundry tub supplied with swinging spout and double handles
•Brushed nickel-type finish of high-quality interior door hardware, including privacy sets for bathroom and master bedroom

FINISHING DETAILS
LED light bulbs in all compatible fixtures
Quartz or granite countertops throughout*
Soft close drawers throughout*(as per plan)
9ft ceilings on main floor
Smooth ceilings throughout*
Choice of classic or modern style railings
Pot lights in kitchen, entry, basement and lower hall (as per plan)
•Cambridge style bifold/slider closet doors (as per plan)*
•Painted caps on half-walls
•Upgrade large colonial trim, baseboard, windows and door casing
•Stoop mouldings on all windows
•Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
•Décora light switches and plugs
•All bedrooms have ceiling light fixtures
•Chandelier in foyer (as per plan)
•Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
•Smoke detector on each floor and CO detector on bedroom floor
•Electrical outlet in garage for automatic door opener
•Oak floor nosing underneath balustrades & painted wood stringers
•Upgrade Diamond Matte wall paint - choice from standard samples

EXTERIOR
Low-E Argon Energy Star “Zone 2” PVC windows throughout*
Limited lifetime warranty asphalt shingles
•Brick, vinyl siding, aluminum fascia as indicated on drawing (exterior colour package pre-assigned by builder architect)
•Front entrance grip set with deadbolt
•Sealed porches and garage floor
•Front and back door chime
•2 frost free hose bibs
•Steel insulated sectional garage door including windows
•Insulated exterior fiberglass door with weatherstripping

LANDSCAPING
•Architecturally designed streetscaping and landscaping
•Fully sodded lot (or sodded to tree line)
•Asphalt paved driveway
•Precast patio stone walkway from driveway to front door

WARRANTY COVERAGE
Homes are covered by a builder warranty and the 7-year Tarion Warranty Program, prepaid by vendor.

Source: Richcraft
Builders website: https://www.richcraft.com/