Features & Benefits

Kent Homes
• Is Irving owned and has been in business for over 46 years
• Builds to the National Building Code of Canada, CSA – Z-240 • • Mobile Home Code, and Boca Code
• Has engineers on staff
• Has employees with over 25 years of experience

Exposure
• Housing, Housing, and More Housing
• Hotels
• Apartments/Condo’s
• Educational Facilities
• Commercial Buildings
• Healthcare and Medical Facilities
• Recreational and Hospitality Centers
• Mobile Industrial Buildings & Construction Facilities

Flexibility and Choice
• Custom Design Floor Plans
• Two Story's, Bungalows, Split Entrances, Cape Cods, etc.
• Built in Doors
• Controlled Environment
• Warehouse Facility for Material Storage Network
• Atlantic Canada’s Largest Network of Home Builders
• Exclusive Kent Homes Retail Certification
• 31 Independent Retail Locations Customers
• Step by Step Guidance from Blue-Print to Move-in
• Complete management of your home building process
• **No Cost Overruns**
• Assistance with Land Purchase
• Assistance with Site Preparation
• No hassle –Worry free
• 96% Customer Satisfaction
• Referral Business
• Personalized Service

Lumber
• We use Kiln Dried Lumber
• Shrinkage will be reduced and it will be stable dimensionally.
• Less cracking and movement in the finished Home.

24” O/C - Single Top Plate
• 2x6 studs spaced at 24” O/C.
• It ensures the structural integrity of the walls and helps to conserve energy by minimizing the number of studs through which the cold air can transfer. (Referred to as Thermal Bridging). Also R-2000 homes are at 24” O/C.
• Minimizes energy consumption.

Acoustical Sealants at Floor and Roof Connections
• Bead of acoustical sealant under the perimeter wall
• Eliminates air leakage and wind
• Maintains comfort and energy efficiency

Insulation
• Fiberglass insulation installed from the outside of the home.
• It will eliminate air gaps on the cold side of the insulation therefore preventing convection currents from being created within the walls.
• It will eliminate condensation which may occur due to cold air currents and helps preserve the structures integrity.

Blown In Insulation
• It dissipates the excess moisture.
• It greatly reduces mold and mildew.
• Further reduces structural failure of wood structure.

Sealed Electrical Boxes with Acoustical Sealant
• Electrical outlets and seams in poly are sealed with acoustical sealant.
• To minimize the air infiltration through the plugs or joints in the vapor barrier.
• It will keep the heat inside the home and save on energy costs.

Siding
• Gentek has over 35 years of experience in the industry.
• They are recognized and a trust-worthy company.
• You can rely on the quality and reputation of this business.

Pre-Engineered Trusses
• Our trusses are pre-engineered and designed to your geographical area.
• You will have stronger trusses.
• Your trusses will support the snow load of your area. It guarantees your safety
• The spacing of the trusses is @ 24” O/C.
• To increase the insulation value in the roof.
• Less heat loss, so you will save money and have better comfort.
• 5/12 roof pitch is standard on modular.
• Competition uses 4/12 and 5/12 is optional.
• It will have a better appearance.
• We use a raised heel truss.
• Allows for higher insulation value in ceiling and better air flow through soffit.
• It will increase the “R” value of your ceiling and have a Better curb appeal.

Tarred and Nailed Shingles
• Shingles are tarred and nailed (4) per shingle.
• To ensure adhesion to sheathing.
• It will eliminate lifting damage in high winds.

Heat Recovery & Ventilation Unit
• A special fan is designed.
• Unit is extremely quiet.
• Will not have excessive noise at high speeds.
• The HRV unit is designed to run continuously at low speed.
• It keeps the air fresh at all times.
• This gives you better air quality in your home.
• It controls excessive humidity during heating season.
• It eliminates condensation on windows.
• No mold problems and rotting of window sills.
• Unit has a removable aluminum filter.
• The filter is washable.
• It will allow easy maintenance and cleaning.
• Unit comes with a hinge access door.
• No tools are required to open the door.
• It gives you easy access for cleaning.

Cabinet Thickness
• We use Eastland Cabinets. The thickness is ¾”
hardwood frames.
• It provides strength.
• It gives you more durability and it can carry heavy items.
• Eastland has over 25 years of experience.
• They are recognize as a trustworthy Maritime company.
• Service can be provided to you concerning any future renovations for your kitchen/bathroom cabinets.