Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build 19Jul 22, 2019 8:42 pm Well the windows continue to be a source of frustration. Currently the plans include windows that are 2100 by 1800. The latest quote we received today states that to go from 1800 wide to 2100 wide for one window will be an additional $2000. Needless to say I have sought confirmation on this because it seems quite high, certainly hoping this was an error. But more perplexing is the explanation as to why the window cant be wider than 2100. Long story short, it's a WHS concern To add to this we were informed that if we were building one of the Mojo homes that have windows 2400 wide on display we could indeed have 2400 wide windows. Once these display homes are no longer on display the widows will not be available. I guess the WHS issues don't apply to Mojo homes, who knows. It's the first real bump in the road we have had with this build but I am finding the explanations interesting to say the least. We await further explanations. Time will tell I guess. Cheers for now Stephen and Jo Re: Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build 20Jul 22, 2019 11:40 pm From my experience you are better off talking directly with the window fabricator, as their systems tell them exactly what is possible with glazing spans and what glass thickness is required etc. The new home sales people, without being rude to them, would have little idea on window refs etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that… 1 13538 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 2219 Wow that is shocking, how did it go informing the other builder? 5 10196 |