Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Build to BAL-FZ in Blue Mountains NSW - windows 3May 08, 2024 11:33 pm NishaR hi Atish....Could I ask where is your block in the Blue Mountains? I haven't had any dealings with the Blue Mountains council but till I know how they will tell that the materials are ok for BAL-FZ is by the testing done and the level they have been approved for. All approved products with come with their technical data and thereby the person approving it will confirm that when they see the data attached to that window/glass you will be using. With regards to option-1 - these are the only shutters now available in Australia and they are around $1100 per sq.m - http://sonnenschutz.com.au/data/documen ... 202012.pdf With regards to Option-2 - The two types of window/glass approved are http://www.paarhammer.com.au/bal-FZ-windows and the other is a specialised glass from Nippon Electric, Japan. Got a approx. pricing from Paarhammer of about $2500 per sq.m. couldn't find a dealer for the other glass but I think the pricing could be similar but the other glass from Japan is much better than the german one. So with regards to Option-3...this is what all the builders recommend as this would work out cheaper than the above two. Hope this was helpful and have made clear a few issues...hope you find a suitable solution....nisha @NishaR: Apologies for opening this old thread but I found your post a bit useful, thought of seeking some info from you. I am building 3 houses in Blue mountains in Katoomba and I have got all 3 bal fz ratings. Could you pls help to share Ur experience with paarhammer, have you ended up using them or any other options ? I have got a quote for just shutters about 1600 (negotiable) per sqm plus I ll have to add doors and windows cost etc. Instead I am thinking about paarhammer. Please advise Regards Vamshi 3 4714 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi everyone Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers with a BAL 29 Fire zoning. Has anyone had experience with this type of zoning and how much… 0 3070 |