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The Kingsway, Toronto
The Kingsway, Toronto

Addition/Renovation (Toronto, Ontario)

  • EcoEnergy rating before: 48 (approx.)
  • Eco Energy rating after: 72 (approx)
  • R30 addition; main house upgraded from R0 to R10
  • R4 windows by Marvin throughout entire house
     
  • main house 2000 sq.ft. renovation and 1400 sq.ft. addition
     
  • the addition provided:
  • large new family room/eating area/office/music room area
  • spacious new basement recreation room and office space
  • large master bedroom, walk-in closet and master bath
  • new galley kitchen and main floor powder room
  • back porch around two sides of addition for eating area and relaxation
  • new second floor laundry room
     
  • radiant hot water heating system heat exchangers eliminated large old furnace and provided new large woodworking workshop space
     
  • rooms in addition were heated with attractive Runtal baseboard radiators
     
  • permanent wood foundation with insulated concrete slab, continuous water membrane and 12 inches of gravel surrounding and under foundation; sump pump for back up drainage
     
  • continuous vapour barrier carefully installed in new addition and heat recovery ventilator installed for continuous fresh air
     
  • air handler in attic for air conditioning with ducting only to upper floors and family room, as cold air falls and HRV circulates it through the house
     
  • attic area filled with new insulation to R50
     
  • new double hung windows by Marvin were installed throughout the house to upgrade
    R value

Before Renovation
Before

after renovation Kingsway
After

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Inviting side entry
 
Fine detailing on relaxing back porch
 
Rear entry and wrap-around porch
 
Spacious front hall
 
Bright, open family room with window seat and mahogany cork floor
 
Custom stone, basement fireplace
 
Spacious galley kitchen, with cork floor
 
Bright, spacious eating area with baseboard radiant heat
 
Front door window
 
Rear entry area with custom storage
 
Master ensuite soaker tub
 
French doors leading to dining and living room area
 
Attractive Runtal radiator
 
Main floor powder room