Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 28, 2010 8:21 pm Hi, We're building with DFH and just been advised that due to 'Structural Changes' they need to charge an extra $3k to keep our 6 star energy rating, this is supposed to be standard for our house. The only external structural change we have made is to replace two sets of sliding glass doors with a set of 'cornerless' glass sliding doors. Could this small amount of additional glass reduce our energy rating or are DFH trying it on?? Internally we have added a few additional doors to close rooms off. Any advice appreciated! Neil and Rachel Finally completed the Hartley 361 with Dennis Family Homes in Mernda Villages..... Now for the Landscaping Re: 6 Star energy rating - additional costs?? 2Apr 28, 2010 8:37 pm I'd be asking them for information on exactly what has reduced the energy rating. If they can't give you this information then they can't charge you for fixing what isn't broken! Re: 6 Star energy rating - additional costs?? 3Apr 28, 2010 10:29 pm Hi Neil & Rachel, I would suggest that you read through your contract to see if it says anywhere about additional costs to achieve your 6 star energy rating. Even though our house is 6 stars it was written into our contract that we had to pay extra to meet the star criteria. In saying that though we only had to pay $892 for wall and ceiling insulation to be upgraded. Maybe you should ask them for a break down of all associated costs to meet the star rating. Hope that helps! Re: 6 Star energy rating - additional costs?? 4Apr 29, 2010 8:59 am It might even be something liek the orientation of the house on your block, with the angle the sun would come into any windows in conjunction with the new internal doors... 10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes over the past years. Improvments to the software and changes to how Nathers models need… 8 1502 Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too... 3 9473 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 110572 |