Structural Changes
Building on a Slope
A structural change refers to any modifications or alterations to your home that differs from the original home design floorplan. Structural changes can include but are not limited to, mirroring the floorplan, ceiling heights, the positioning of doors, walls and windows, the style of facade and lifestyle options.
you would like to make although in some instances, we may not be able to. These reasons may include compliance for approvals, construction restraints, building policies, or the timing of the request. No structural changes can be made after your contract has been signed as this can affect the building approval. Your tender appointment is an opportunity to confirm what structural changes you would like for your home. Any structural changes made post tender acceptance will incur an additional fee.
A sloping block is when the land has an incline or decline from the front to the back of the block (or even slopes sideways). Generally a rise or fall of less than three meters over the build area is suitable for most of our homes. A number of factors will determine the ability to build your preferred house design on your site, and in some occasions we may need to add additional foundations to the home. We will need to consider factors such as the direction of the slope, the requirement of drop edge beams, rock
removal, the need for retaining walls, and any possible internal step downs. These site variations do come at an additional cost, but are necessary to comply with approval authorities. After tender acceptance, a contour survery will be done which will determine the levels of the land in order for us to accuratley site the house on the block and understand exactly what will be required to obtain the necessary approvals.
Ensuring your home is a reflection of how you live your life, we will do our best to accomodate the structural changes
Example of step down within the home
STEP DOWN ELEVATION WITH DROP EDGE BEAM (D.E.B)
Examples of floorplan
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CLARENDON HOMES – YOUR GUIDE TO THE TENDER PRESENTATION
CLARENDON HOMES – YOUR GUIDE TO THE TENDER PRESENTATION
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