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Zen Features for Planet Balance

ZEN offers a selection of super chic standard finishes that not only  combine beauty and function but also offer earth friendly, money saving features. With ZEN you can truly love your world!

ZEN Durable and Maintenance Free
  • 30 year interlocking asphalt shingles
  • White PVC low E windows - Dual Pane
  • Insulated fiberglass front door with argon filled, low E glass inset
  • Broom finish poured concrete front walk the width of front step - exposed aggregate riser
  • Pre-finished aluminum matching eavestrough, fascia and soffit
  • Treated cedar shakes framed with a combination of solid cedar and pre-finished “smart boards” batten exterior detailing
  • Low maintenance vinyl siding
  • Beautiful cultured stone exterior trim
ZEN Beauty and Function
  • Very cool flat panel “wrapped” cabinet doors in two color selections with sleek stainless steel “barn” door hardware*
  • Self edge 2” laminate counter tops
  • Double stainless steel sink
  • Delta single lever chrome kitchen tap
  • Weiser Galiano contemporary brushed chrome door hardware and bathroom hardware
  • Full width of vanity bathroom mirrors
  • Full height kitchen backsplash with eye-catching 3 x 6 and 4 x 16 combination matte subway tiles
  • Matte 3 x 6 subway tile surround trim in bathrooms (single row on vertical)
  • Delta pressure balanced single lever shower valve and faucet
  • Frigidaire Brand Name Appliance package in black
    • 18 cu Refrigerator
    • Self clean range and matching hood fan
  • Energy Star Rated dishwasher
ZEN Smart and Stylish
  • Choice of four designer color palettes - Wind, Water, Fire and Earth
  • Painted feature walls in living room and master bedroom*
  • 29 oz. carpet Grand Prix series from Carpet One (Indoor Air Quality certified)
  • Durable recycled 8 lb carpet underlay
  • Easy Care Armstrong “Earthscapes” series fiberglass backed vinyl floor cushioned with 3/8” fiber floor underlay on entire main level
  • Coordinated 12” ceramic tile flooring in upper level bathrooms
  • High Profile bull nosed white MDF 4” baseboards and 3” double bull nosed casings
  • Decora switches and plugs
  • Modern brushed chrome light fixtures
  • Stylish four panel square textured passage and bi-fold doors

    *As per plan. Where applicable colors determined by color palette chosen.
ZEN Convenience and Comfort
  • Conveniently located Telephone (CAT 5e*) and Cable TV outlets RG6*
  • Two weatherproof exterior wall plugs
  • Attic insulation R40
  • Basement insulation R20 batt to basement exterior walls
  • Powder coated wire shelving in all closets and
    pantry*
  • 40 gallon power vented hot water tank
  • Lower level bathroom rough-ins for future expansion.
Energy Efficient - more money left for what really counts
  • 95% Energy Efficient furnace with 1” air filter
  • Programmable Energy Star thermostat with dual
    set back and heat recovery ventilator with a filter maintenance reminder
  • Direct or power vented 40 gallon hot water heater
  • Energy Star rated GE dishwasher
  • All ductwork joints and penetrations sealed with low toxic mastic sealant system
  • Low expanding foam insulation sealing around all door and windows
  • Energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs throughout (except bathrooms)
Durable - Built to Last
  • Exterior clad styrofoam insulation increases R value from R20 to R27.5
  • Engineered wood products for joists, load bearing beams and wall studs
Recycling - means less garbage for landfills
  • 30 year roofing material minimum 25% recycled content
  • All insulation minimum 40% recycled content
  • Minimum 15% recycled content 1/2” wallboard
  • Recycled content carpet underpad
  • MDF casing and baseboards
Low Maintenance - more time for what really counts
  • Exterior trim treated solid cedar
  • Low maintenance durable deck or veranda
Superior Air Quality - breathe easier
  • Power vacuum all ducting prior to occupancy
  • Sealed combustion appliances (heating system)
  • Active Heat Recovery Ventilator enhances indoor air quality
Water Conservation - save money, save the environment
  • Mansfield High Efficiency (water saver) toilets
  • Low flow - water saving aerators on faucets
  • Low flow showerheads
Avalon Commitment
  • Personalized construction service that features a pre-construction meeting and detailed on-site inspections
  • Legal fees, disbursements, and mortgage registration included with use of RBC Financial and Avalon’s lawyer
  • Comprehensive 12 month Alberta New Home Warranty program
  • Three post-possession warranty service inspections
  • Project “registered under LEED Canada for Homes”