Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: window energy values in contracts - when can builder ext 4Jul 29, 2011 11:47 am Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: window energy values in contracts - when can builder ext 6Jul 29, 2011 4:11 pm Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: window energy values in contracts - when can builder ext 9Jul 30, 2011 10:53 pm newhomestarted I disagree with you Ed, though I was seeking thoughts from others in the forum. What if my specification was for 1 outdoor tap and the builder installed 16. Would I be expected to pay for 15 extra taps which is a 'favour' from the builder? No. I don't see why it would be any different with windows. Again if the builder put in higher insulation than required to meet the energy requirements why would this be a cost to the buyer? I don't think energy efficiency reports are a license to upgrade and up spec everything... What I am saying is that the offer is not simply a choice of what is cheapest against what is more costly (and who knows which way the price will be between low-E and double glazing for any given supplier), it's a choice of which alternative gives the best quality and performance. You pay your builder to be the expert,he knows what he will stand by in the warranty, he knows what performs. Now if you just want the cheapest outcome irrelevant of performance, then tell him. But he may not agree as he has to guarantee the product. If he gives you 16 taps when you wanted 1, then refuse to pay for 15... if he gives you 20 windows when the plans said 15, then refuse to pay for 5. If he advises you to use a better tap, because it will last a lifetime, or it will not drip, then listen... If he advises you to use a particular window, also listen... (especially if it is EcoClassic ) Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 2 7314 Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is… 0 3225 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110559 |