Hi there
Our builder has notified of below upgrades to meet 6 star energy rating. We are building in western suburbs of melbourne.
1)Walls to have R2.5 batts with sisalation paper to house, including walls between garage and house. $1455
2)Internal walls to bathroom and laundry are required to have R2.5 batts. $443
3)Ceilings to have R5.0 batts to house. $622
4)Elevated floor areas (master bedroom, bed 3 and bed 4) to have R4.1. $250
5)Double glazing is required to windows 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (window numbers are shown on page 6 of your plans). $2955
The contract states that all our homes are designed to meet 6 star energy rating and owner must pay costs incurred for any upgrades required due to alterations in the design. We have only added a kitchen window and increased the size of another window.
Do you think we should be paying for above upgrades to meet the energy rating other than the 2 alterations that we have made? I am not willing to pay $5700 for these upgrades.
What do you suggest I tell the builder other than stating the contract. Or do I have to accept these costs?