The building materials and systems used are chosen for their strength, energy-efficiency, sound-proofing, rigidity and overall quality. The following factors were taken into consideration in our selection of the building materials, systems and construction team:

• Exposure to a marine environment
• Climatic and hurricane protection according to the latest building codes
• Availability of local resources and ease of maintenance
• Experience building in waterfront environments in The Bahamas
• Long-term experience of the consulting team
• Structurally sound engineering
• Designed throughout for comfortable and convenient use

Construction Details:

• Concrete foundations into rock and concrete floor slab for ground floor 
• 7” concrete ceiling on corrugated steel over ground floor to ensure sound-proofing and rigidity.
• 8” CMU filled concrete block for exterior walls and main dividing wall of ground floor apartments.
• Kiln dried lumbers from Canada, grade #1 for framing of upper floors and roof, Borate treated, environmentally friendly and efficient against sub-terranean termites and other insects www.borax.com/wood, www.btsecurite.ca 
• Doracoustic membrane and insulation between 2nd and 3rd floor
• Highly rigid TJI floor joists to ensure strength and precision www.trusjoists.com 
• Fiberglass insulation RSI-3.5 (R20) throughout interior and exterior walls
  Sonopan (fiberboard) under ceiling second floor and in addition to concrete main partition
• Exterior walls for upper floors arrive panelized for efficient and accurate installation

Roof Details:

• Copper flashing with copper nails, tin metal hurricane rated standing seam roof
• Fiber cement siding (Hardie Board) and soffit with longevity and high fire ratings 
  www.jameshardie.com 
• Hurricane rated details, straps and bolts. All exposed metal stainless steel.

Doors & Windows:

• Cedar main entrance doors, solid wood core with stainless steel hinges
• Door knobs with brushed nickel finish.
  www.lepagemillwork.com , www.weiserlock.com 
• Interior doors clear pine, solid wood, panelized- 6 panel design
• MDF base boards and crown moldings, pre-primed and painted
  www.milettedoors.com , www.boulanger.qc.ca 
• Jeldwen PVC windows with stainless steel hinges and hardware- multi lock system, double thermos glass (filled with Argon gas) for energy efficiency (Low E) and insulation, aluminum hurricane shutters for wind protection and safety. Hurricane strength tempered glass for round windows with no shutters.

Porches: 

• T&G floors and exposed ceilings, exterior staircase, railings and supports in pressure treated lumber.  
• Stainless steel bolts, clips and fasteners

Interior Finishes:

• Oak interior staircase to penthouse units, varnished.
  www.ggstair.com, www.lambdon.com 
• Hardwood floor hard maple or birch pacific for penthouse roof level
  www.pgflooring.com
• Elegant, high quality designer floor tiles 18” x 18” on ground floor and second floor, laid on thin set over concrete. 6” x 6” designer wall tiles with ornamental border in bathrooms
• Energy and water-saving appliances to Canadian/European standards
• Granite countertops, brushed nickel faucets and fixtures, undermounted sinks, ceramic toilet bowls and sinks
• Custom solid-wood kitchen cabinets
• Each unit wired for computer, telephone, hi-speed internet, flat screen TVs

Electrical:

• Power meter to each unit, standby generator for the entire development
• Decora light switches and outlets, fans in every room, smart electrical design

Air Conditioning:

• Central A/C per each floor for low maintenance and energy savings

Plumbing:

• PVC / CPVC plumbing, high quality valves and outlets.
• Outdoor whirlpool jet bath on covered porch of each penthouse with ocean views 
• Environmentally friendly waste treatment facility free of pollution, treated water used for irrigation

Amenities:

• Lush, tropical landscaping with irrigation system.
• Covered outdoor recreation gazebo with BBQ station, sunset gazebo, and day dock
• Fiberglass pool for easy maintenance and longevity 
• Garbage collection from units to central garbage disposal near the main gate
• On-site handyman/gardener

Parking:

• Each unit comes with one parking space
• 12 additional guest parking lots inside and outside the gated property

Safety:

• Electrical gate, 8” block wall surrounding the development, landscaping and general lighting for walkways, parking and main entrances
• Sea wall and retaining walls for storm protection.