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Getting the roof restoration right on a heritage-listed property
Heritage listings are important as they ensure that notable buildings are protected for future generations, providing an invaluable ‘living’ reference point and insights into the cultural and
There’s more than meets the eye with roof design
Those lucky enough to be building their own home, particularly through a custom builder or as an owner-builder, will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a house style and choosing building materials – often, the main restriction will be budget.
Considerations for the pitch of the roof on your home
For most homeowners, their first consideration when choosing a roof type and pitch is purely aesthetic. Visual preference aside though, there are quite a few other things to keep in mind when deciding on a roof pitch.
Are you building in a bushfire prone area?
Depending on the location of your new home, extension or renovation, the dwelling may need to meet certain criteria to ensure it can resist a bushfire situation. There are several different performance levels that can apply, which will affect construction methods and dictate what building materials can be used. Read on to learn more.
Getting the details right on a bullnosed verandah
Bullnosed verandahs were widely used on Australian homes during the Victorian, Federation and Edwardian periods, a timeframe ranging from around the mid-1850s to the 1920s.