Cavity Slider

SCOPE:

The Housing Modification Schedules shall be read in conjunction with sketches/drawings and summary sheet provided by the Specialised Housing Assessor and the Agreement for Contractor Services
Where a site visit has not been undertaken to ascertain the conditions, levels, boundary positions, access etc. no variations will be given by reason of ignorance of the site or existing site conditions
Install cavity slider in the locations as indicated on the proposed sketch plan. Any variations are to be approved by the Specialised Housing Assessor and Enable New Zealand
A building consent is required for the installation of a cavity slider that involves structural alterations to a load-bearing wall. The Contractor shall arrange to obtain all necessary consents from the local Territorial Authority
All work must comply with the Building Act, relevant clauses of the NZ Building Code and product manufacturer specifications
The Contractor shall provide necessary protection to the client and other person/s from holes, unsafe building, falling and other hazards
Damage resulting from failure to protect adequately will be made good at the Contractor's expense
The installation of the cavity slider shall be constructed by skilled tradespeople using best trade practice and materials.

Protect all parts of the existing building not to be demolished or modified. Demolition and the house modification work shall be carried out in a manner that will create as little as possible disruption to the client's use of the building
Provide structural support to existing building as necessary during demolition. Support is to remain in place until new work is strong enough to support the existing structure
Remove section of wall as required to create opening to take cavity slider
Install lintel (as required) to support load from above opening. Lintel size to be determined from relevant table in NZS 3604. Fit new opening studs and lintel over doorway as per NZS 3604 (Code of practice for light timber framed buildings not requiring specific design)
Supply and install new cavity slider, door and frame. New door shall be paint grade. Additional cost of veneered or panel doors to be met by the owner
New door shall be of sufficient size to achieve the clear minimum opening width specified
Fit appropriate hardware to the door as specified to meet the person's need
The cavity slider shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's installation specifications
Supply and fit skirting and trim to match existing.

Paint door and trim to match existing. Apply one sealer undercoat and two top coats
Make good the effected wall and floor area where the doorway has been widened. This involves tidying up the paint/wallpaper and flooring to match existing as close as possible.

Ministry of Health Funding will not cover the following: