BOUT OUR OME - Mattamy Homes
BOUT OUR OME - Mattamy Homes
BOUT OUR OME - Mattamy Homes
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It is important to note that any grading alterations made without the<br />
written permission of <strong>Mattamy</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> could result in the Municipality<br />
requesting that the grading be returned to its original state (at the<br />
homeowner’s expense). <strong>Mattamy</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> will be required to enforce the<br />
decision of the Municipality. For this reason, it is recommended that all<br />
by-laws and requirements of your Municipality are fully understood before<br />
beginning any grading alterations. Your Customer Care Coordinator will be<br />
happy to assist you with this information.<br />
Please avoid altering the grading on your lot, as this may cause a drainage<br />
problem for neighbouring homes, as well as yours.<br />
If your yard has a Rear Lot Catch Basin, it requires regular maintenance<br />
to ensure it is unobstructed from draining properly. Maintenance is simply<br />
a matter of removing debris, leaves, snow and ice to allow water to drain<br />
away. Also, it is recommended that care be taken that that the grass is cut<br />
in all drainage swales so that water can flow freely. The grading for your<br />
lot is designed to provide drainage away from your home and into the<br />
storm sewer system. At times, heavy or prolonged rains may saturate the<br />
soil and you may find large<br />
puddles or “ponding” on your<br />
lawn. If this happens, please<br />
refrain from changing the grade<br />
of your lot. Ponding normally<br />
disappears in a short time<br />
(approximately 48 hours).<br />
Heating Distribution System:<br />
Your home has been equipped with a high-efficiency furnace,<br />
installed by a licensed heating contractor and the entire<br />
heating/cooling system has been Municipally inspected<br />
and approved.<br />
Please refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s<br />
manual for specific instructions on furnace<br />
care. It is recommend that the furnace filter<br />
be cleaned and/or replaced periodically, as<br />
a clogged filter could affect the efficiency<br />
of the furnace. Professionally cleaning the<br />
furnace every year will also help to maintain<br />
the efficiency of your system.<br />
Air registers throughout your home help regulate the flow<br />
of warm/cool air. Seasonally adjusting the damper controls<br />
on the air registers helps achieve<br />
the desired temperature in each room.<br />
You may have to experiment with the<br />
damper controls until you get the right<br />
balance. Leaving interior doors open,<br />
helps improve the air circulation<br />
throughout your home.<br />
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