Tender

Today we went to Tender with Eden Brae.

[Insert post when less stressed]

Update:
We had the pleasure of having Tanya as our Tender Presenter. It was the greatest blessing thus far in the process. Tanya is very knowledgable (and if she doesn't have the answer on hand, is timely in responding with an answer) and is very organised.

We went through the Tender with a fine tooth comb, stopping every time I needed something clarified and cross referenced to my notes.

Some points that were added to the Tender included:

* Increase shower niches to 330mm, this will allow for approximately 300mm niches once the gyprock and tiles are in.

* Added flyscreens to all windows

* High raised ceiling to entry (this also includes Bedroom 1)

* Sliding doors to robes in Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4

* Provisions for Kitchen, Flooring and Electrical upgrades

Needless to say, I went home and didn't want to think about the house or the costs involved in having a finished home on completion.

After cross referencing my notes with the Tender and knowing that no structural variations could be made to the house after signing the Tender, I started researching the practicalitiesof the windows.

Windows

Bedroom 1 - Eden Brae use awning windows as their standard windows for panel type windows.
After much debate about how the plantation shutters would work with these windows and the ventilation, I asked the possibility of having double hung windows. For a small cost, I've changed the windows.

Living Room - Instead of two panel windows in the living room I requested ASW1018. This will hopefully allow more light into the room and into the entry/hall way.

Bathroom - The window on display for the Sheffield 23 at Gregory Hills has been increased to 1600mm in depth i.e. the window and the bath meet. All I could see what water being splashed on the blinds and window.

The standard window is 1000mm high x 1400mm wide. I agreed to have the standard I just hope that the tiles to vanity will look okay, as opposed to having the window at 900mm high x 1500mm wide as selected by another Sheffield builder.

Window Splashback in Kitchen - The standard for the Sheffield 25 is 1500mm wide, as opposed to the 3200mm window on display.