Two days ago we went and signed our contracts with Porter Davis and went over the inclusions built into the contract.
A very interesting process!
When the inclusions say that they include carpet and tiles etc, you think 'great' something we don't need to pay extra for! Well how wrong I was.
The inclusions allow only for the very bottom standard of carpet and tiles, and this goes for things like bricks, insulation, and the list goes on.
The standard insulation included for your roof, is the spray insulation which is just basically foam stuff that lies up there. But if you ever need someone to get up into your roof, this stuff moves, and if it's not placed back where it was insulation is useless.
The other scary thing is that if you have downlights, they put some cardboard around each light to stop this foam reaching it, but it doesn't take much for it to move. So if it gets on your downlights it can be quite flammable.
We have opted for the Category 3 insulation batts, that are solidly fixed to the beams, and there's no way they can move.
This is important stuff to know, but unfortunately unless you ask, they don't offer you this information. It was only because my husband had talked to a builder friend and he said "don't get the standard foamy stuff in your roof".
So ask lots of questions about what 'inclusions' actually include!!
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Just wondering whether you upgrade the insulation to the wall?
Hi, I think you can but it's quite expensive. You would have to ask your builder how much it would be.
We've gone with the standard foil wrap to the walls, but added soundproofing to our sons bedroom (because he plays drums). But i think this will also add some insulation to his room because the soundproofing is a type of foam.
Thanks, I'm building Camberwell 29 as well. Demolish & rebuild. Site start is June. Didn't realise they don't use batt for the ceiling, will surely upgrade it.
Looking forward to more updates on your building progress.
Hi SW, thats exciting you're building the camberwell 29, its a great design.
thanks for reading...!
hi
can i ask what was the upgrade cost to go from the blow in insulation to the batts
cheers
rocket
Hi Travis,
I cant remember exactly what the upgrade was, it was around $1000 per level of upgrade from memory. But it could be different with different building companies.
I hate Porter Davis. We had problems from start till 18 months after we moved in. Terrible service, house very poor quality. Good luck, make sure you stick up for yourself
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