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Design Inclusions
DESIGN INCLUSIONS

Every Metro home design has the option of either Sapphire or Topaz inclusions. Sapphire for those who want all the trimmings and Topaz for those on a smaller budget.

Topaz Inclusions

Preliminary Works

  • Survey, soil test and site inspections
  • Building permit application fees
  • Drafting of customer plans
  • CITB Levy
  • Home Owner Warranty Insurance
  • Council Approvals

Site Works & Footing System

  • Earthworks including levelling of building platform over home area only
  • External sewer drainage and connection to existing junction on block
  • Stormwater drainage of roof water to street or easement on block
  • Water service connection (excludes road bore or dual service, excludes water meter)
  • Conduit and cabling for underground connection of single-phase electricity from meter box to existing ETSA pit located with 8m of home
  • Connections to power, gas, water, sewer and stormwater based on fall up to 500mm over building area (Excludes provider connection and meter charges)
  • Price based on a grillage-raft footing system, on “S” class soil conditions
    • 100mm concrete slab, reinforced with a single layer of SL72 mesh
    • External: 200mm x 450mm reinforced with 1N16 top & 1N16 bottom
    • Internal: 200mm x 450mm reinforced with 1N16 top & 1N16 bottom
  • Price based on all service connection points being located within 8m of home.

External Works

  • Termite treatment system to all slab penetrations
  • Site is cleared of builder’s waste materials
  • Two external garden taps
  • Rainwater tank provision only to external wall (tank and pump to be supplied by owner)

External Wall System

  • Pine wall frames (Wind Velocity Class. N1)
  • External wall materials as nominated on plan which may include bricks from builder’s range with grey mortar, aerated concrete panel with acrylic render, or other external finish as nominated on plan

Roofing System

  • Engineered roof trusses (Wind Velocity Class. N1)
  • Colorbond® roof from builders range (refer plan), standard roof pitch 22 degree
  • Colorbond® valleys, fascia and guttering from builder’s standard range
  • Wet area fans ventilated to atmosphere
  • Painted PVC downpipes
  • D mould eave sheet joiners to eave sheets

Windows & Door Frames

  • Standard residential series powder coated aluminium windows from builder’s colour range
  • Fly Screens to all non-fixed windows
  • Obscured glass to all bathroom, (ensuite if applicable) and toilet windows
  • All external doors to be keyed alike where possible

Electrical

  • Earth leakage electrical safety switch to lights and power points
  • Smoke detectors as required by authorities
  • Double power points throughout
  • Two television points including antenna installation
  • NBN data point to garage (with power point) run to external conduit in electrical trench ready for network connection by purchaser. 2 additional cables from garage point into homes for NBN.
  • Ceiling exhaust fans to bathroom (and ensuite if applicable)
  • Standard fixed batten lights with diconical acrylic shades throughout
  • Fluorescent globes used throughout

Energy/Insulation

  • Energy report (nominated by builder, excludes energy upgrade requirements)
  • External wall insulation R2.0 (includes wall batts)
  • Ceiling insulation R4.0 batts to internal (including garage), R1.5 batts to alfresco (if applicable)
  • No ceiling insulation to mid floors, porches, verandas and eaves

Wall & Ceiling / Second Fix

  • 10mm plasterboard to walls and ceilings
  • 55mm cove cornice from builder’s range
  • 67x18mm painted MDF skirting
  • 67x18mm painted architrave from builders range

Doors & Door Hardware

  • Panel carve front entry door 2040mm high from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Meranti Timber entry door frame
  • Flush panel internal doors 2040mm high
  • Draft excluders to all external swing doors
  • Chrome lever internal door hardware from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Privacy lever set to bathroom (and ensuite if applicable) and wc internal doors
  • Cushion door stops to all hinged doors

Joinery (As per plan)

  • Fully laminated kitchen with bench tops, overhead cabinets and pantry
  • One bank of soft close drawers to kitchen
  • Post formed kitchen benchtops
  • If walk in pantry drawn (5 shelves included)
  • Under bench provision for future microwave including single power point
  • Category 1 handles to all joinery
  • Fully laminated vanity unit cupboard with post formed benchtop
  • Built in linen cupboards with five shelves (refer plan)

Plumbing

  • Stainless steel 1 ¾ bowl sink from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Chrome mixer tapware to internal sinks from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Chrome shower rose from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Vitreous china vanity basins from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • 1500mm acrylic bathtub from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Dual flush toilet suites with vitreous china cistern and pan from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • 45 litre stainless steel laundry trough with cabinet and bypass
  • Chrome finish acrylic towel rails & toilet roll holders to all bathrooms, (ensuite if applicable) and toilets from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Ceramic soap holders to showers from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Polished edge, frameless mirror over vanity units
  • Framed, clear safety glass ‘pivot’ shower screens

Wall & Floor Tiling

  • Ceramic wall tiles to bathroom (and ensuite if applicable) and laundry from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Ceramic floor tiles to bathroom (and ensuite if applicable) and laundry from builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Ceramic floor tiles to front porch from builder’s Topaz Collection

General Painting

  • Quality acrylic paint to all walls and ceilings (industry standard two coat system)
  • Painted internal woodwork and internal doors

Appliances

  • Stainless Steel 600mm fan-forced electric underbench oven from Builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Stainless Steel 600mm gas cooktop from Builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Stainless Steel 600mm fully retractable rangehood from Builder’s Topaz Collection
  • Provision for future dishwasher including single power point and plumbing provisions

Other Inclusions

  • Multiple interior and exterior professionally prepared colour schemes available for selection
  • Statutory warranty is 5 years after building completion
  • Three months maintenance warranty
  • Engineer certified slab designed for the site classifications as recommended by AS2870-2011
  • Colorbond® garage roller door as per plan
  • Gas instantaneous hot water system

Sapphire Inclusions

Preliminary Works

  • Survey, soil test and site inspections
  • Building permit application fees
  • Drafting of customer plans
  • CITB Levy
  • Home Owner Warranty Insurance
  • Council Approvals

Site Works & Footing System

  • Earthworks including levelling of building platform over home area only
  • External sewer drainage and connection to existing junction on block
  • Stormwater drainage of roof water to street or easement on block
  • Water service connection (excludes road bore or dual service, excludes water meter)
  • Conduit and cabling for underground connection of single-phase electricity from meter box to existing ETSA pit located with 8m of home
  • Connections to power, gas, water, sewer and stormwater based on fall up to 500mm over building area (Excludes provider connection and meter charges)
  • Price based on a grillage-raft footing system, on “S” class soil conditions
    • 100mm concrete slab, reinforced with a single layer of SL72 mesh
    • External: 200mm x 450mm reinforced with 1N16 top & 1N16 bottom
    • Internal: 200mm x 450mm reinforced with 1N16 top & 1N16 bottom
  • Price based on all service connection points being located within 8m of home.

External Works

  • Termite treatment system to all slab penetrations
  • Site is cleared of builder’s waste materials
  • Two external garden taps
  • Rainwater tank provision only (tank and pump to be supplied by owner)

External Wall System

  • 2700mm Ceiling height
  • Pine wall frames (Wind Velocity Class. N1)
  • External wall materials as nominated on plan which may include bricks from builder’s range with grey mortar, aerated concrete panel with acrylic render, or other external finish as nominated on plan
  • Brighton lite or standard grey mortar to brickwork
  • Render finish to front façade only (unless nominated different on plans).
  • Brickwork over windows and external doors

Roofing System

  • Engineered roof trusses (Wind Velocity Class. N1)
  • Colorbond® roof from builders range (refer plan), standard roof pitch 22 degree
  • Colorbond® valleys, fascia and guttering from builder’s standard range
  • Wet area fans ventilated to atmosphere
  • D or OG Gutter profile available
  • Painted PVC downpipes
  • Express mould eaves joiner to eave sheets

Windows & Door Frames

  • Standard residential series powder coated aluminium windows from builder’s colour range
  • Fly Screens to all non-fixed windows
  • Obscured glass to all bathroom, ensuite and toilet windows
  • All external doors to be keyed alike where possible
  • Windows and doors increased and raised to 2400 head height (where ceiling height nominated at 2700 or above.)

Electrical

  • Earth leakage electrical safety switch to lights and power points
  • Smoke detectors as required by authorities
  • Clipsal switch plates – Iconic Series
  • Up to thirty double power points
  • Twenty-five LED down lights in white
  • Six external light points
  • Three television points including antenna installation
  • Two weatherproof GPOs: for rain water tank provision and hot water service
  • NBN data point to garage (with power point) run to external conduit in electrical trench ready for network connection by purchaser. 2 additional cables from garage point into homes for NBN.
  • Heat/light/fan units (2 globes) to bathroom and ensuite
  • Two fluros with diffusers to garage from builder’s range

Energy/Insulation

  • Energy report (nominated by builder, excludes energy upgrade requirements)
  • External wall insulation R2.0 (includes wall batts)
  • Ceiling insulation R4.0 batts to internal (including garage), R1.5 batts to alfresco (if applicable)
  • Mid floor insulation on two storey homes R2.0 batts (excludes external areas)
  • No ceiling insulation to porches, verandas and eaves

Wall & Ceiling / Second Fix

  • 10mm plasterboard to walls and ceilings
  • 75mm decorative cornice from builder’s range
  • 92x18mm painted skirting & architraves
  • Dropped ceiling to kitchen or bulkhead to kitchen cupboards

Doors & Door Hardware

  • Designer front entry door 2340mm high from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Meranti timber entry door frame
  • Flush panel internal doors 2340mm high (minimum 2700 ceiling height required otherwise 2040mm high doors used).
  • Draft excluders to all external swing doors
  • Feature pull handle, Trilock Omni, to front entry door from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Deadlocks to all other external doors
  • Contemporary lever internal door furniture from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Privacy leverset to bathroom, ensuite and wc internal doors
  • Chrome door stops to all hinged doors

Joinery (As per plan)

  • Quality kitchen cupboards including drawers and overhead cabinets, with laminate finish.
  • Handles to all joinery from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • If walk in pantry drawn (5 shelves included)
  • One bank of soft close drawers to kitchen
  • Under bench provision for future microwave including single power point
  • Laminate benchtop to laundry with 600mm wide cupboards under trough only, linen press as per plan with 5 shelves included (if applicable)
  • Vanities with recessed kicker to bathroom and ensuite, for “suspended” look
  • 20mm reconstituted stone top to kitchen cupboards from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • 20mm reconstituted stone bench tops to vanity cupboards from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Glass splashback to kitchen from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Walk in robe or built in robe to bedroom one and built in robes with sliding mirror finish doors to all other bedrooms (refer plan)

Plumbing

  • Under mount double bowl stainless steel kitchen sink from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Chrome mixer tapware throughout from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Chrome shower rose on rail from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Vitreous china vanity basins from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Up to 1675mm acrylic bathtub from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Dual flush vitreous china back to wall toilet suites from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Stainless steel inset laundry trough from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Double towel rails and toilet roll holders to bathroom and ensuite in chrome finish from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Soap holders in chrome finish to showers from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Polished edge, frameless mirror over vanity units
  • Grange inline semi frameless shower screens

Wall & Floor Tiling

  • Wall tiles to bathroom, ensuite and laundry from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • 1200mm wall tiling to bathroom and ensuite with 2000mm high wall tiling to showers
  • Floor tiles to bathroom, ensuite and laundry from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Floor tiles to front porch from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Chrome floor grates to showers
  • Aluminium trim to bath hob and nib walls

General Painting

  • Painted internal woodwork and internal doors
  • Premium grade washable paint to all walls (1 coat Sealer and 2 coats finishing), 2 coats to ceiling, architraves and skirting.

Appliances

  • Smeg 600mm stainless steel fan-forced electric oven from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Smeg 600mm stainless steel gas hot plate from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Smeg 600mm stainless steel under mount rangehood from builder’s Sapphire Collection
  • Smeg stainless steel dishwasher from builder’s Sapphire Collection fully installed

Other Inclusions

  • Statutory warranty is 5 years after building completion
  • Three months maintenance warranty
  • Engineer certified slab designed for the site classifications as recommended by AS2870-2011
  • Colorbond® panel lift door as per plan with automatic operation including two remote controls
  • Gas instantaneous hot water system
  • One external gas BBQ point