Forum Windows & Doors 1 Jun 11, 2014 2:36 am Hi all have been using this site for a while but my first post. We have had an acoustic report done for our new build which requires the bedroom windows to be upgraded from the standard sliding windows to 6.38mm laminated safety glass in acoustically sealed sliding frames. The project builder we are dealing with has quoted us $2481 for the upgrade. The windows are 2 x 12-21 sliding windows 1 x 12-3170 sliding window 1 x 15-2120 custom awning window Does this sound reasonable keeping in mind it is only the price difference between the standard windows and the upgrade? Thanks KK Re: Cost for Window upgrades Reasonable? 2Jun 11, 2014 12:59 pm Depends on the window... looks like $200/m2 and that seems excessive if they are only upgrading the glass and seals. What acoustic level (Rw) are they trying to achieve? Ed "ECOECO" Double Glazing in Aluminium & Thermally Broken Aluminium Replacement Window Experts Including Installation (Melb) Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Cost for Window upgrades Reasonable? 3Jun 27, 2014 5:45 pm 1. For acoustic rated windows, sliding windows are not a good option. Awnings or casement windows are recommended. 2. Builders always have excessive margins for upgraded items. Registered Architect in Victoria Windows and Doors Consultant Timber Aluminium Finish Timber Aluminium Composite Windows www.directwindows.com.au I learnt all I know about negating with builders from buying second-hand cars on Parramatta Road. 6 1279 See existing thread here. Some of the things you listed might have been already mentioned in that thread its just a matter of searching within it. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=54817 1 807 ![]() Agree with you. They have screwed the entire process around. I ended up paying a lot more in site costs compared to my neighbors on both sides, but atleast we had the full… 6 1761 |