Now that you have your amazing new windows and balconies it is important to care for them correctly to avoid damage that could void the warranty or put you in breach of our bylaws. Here are some rules to follow;
- NO fixings are allowed into the new aluminium window and door frames as this would void the warranty e.g. blinds, curtains, switches, air conditioning hardware.
- Air conditioning installations MUST use the void behind the sliding door frames to connect the internal A/C unit to the external condenser. Removeable cover angles have been provided to enable this. Air conditioning units must be located as far back from the front of the balcony as possible and sit on the tiles (not raised up). Drilling through ANY structure or wall for A/C installation is strictly prohibited.
- All air conditioning condenser units on balconies MUST be fitted with an integrated drip tray
- Any flyscreens not fitted as part of the remedial works must be identical to the new flyscreens (size, frame and mesh colour).
- All pot plants on balconies MUST be contained in a pot with an integrated drip tray
- Drilling into the balcony tiling will void the waterproofing membrane and is prohibited
- Restrictors on double hung windows MUST be retained at the dimension installed to meet building code requirements
- Kitchen exhaust fans must be fitted into the panel at the top corner of the kitchen window. NO penetrations are permissible through the glass panels in the façade
- Any bathroom mechanical exhaust system must use the exhaust vent integrated into the new façade.
Also some reminders:-
- Unit entry doors are fire rated doors and common property. Altering them for any purpose such as changing, replacing or adding hardware or signage is NOT permitted without Owners Corporation approval
- Pot plants and table settings on open balconies should be viewed as potential climbing surfaces and therefore safety hazards
- The new windows and doors have a special coating on the internal face to deliver thermal performance. They need to be cleaned with care so as not to damage that surface. The contractor will shortly be providing instructions detailing appropriate cleaning products and equipment for the windows and for the balcony tiles.
Owners please note that it’s your responsibility under existing and proposed by-laws as well as building code legislation to follow the obligations above. In turn owners must communicate the relevant obligations to their managing agents and all current and future tenants.