Building the three homes sequentially gave us the opportunity to make improvements as we went. The cladding evolution is a good example of that process.
Reusing materials is an important part of sustainable design and construction. By using reclaimed wood in unusual and interesting ways, David shows that reuse doesn't limit what can be done. In fact, reusing old timbers in creative ways makes the finished house more attractive.
Using a reverse brick veneer design opens up a world of choices in cladding materials. As Your Home points out, cladding is an important part of a home’s aesthetic appeal, ...
We rounded a corner of the Ligna Group factory and there it was. Our order of Timbercrete (Ligna Stone) blocks was sitting on pallets, waiting for delivery. We could actually ...
After Planning Permit approval, David was eager to get out of the office and move away from the paperwork. Constructing something at the site would be a great way to ...
There is something fascinating about construction sites. People walking along the footpath stop and watch what our builders are doing. Perhaps the sound of power tools catches their attention and ...
We decided to dismantle the old house to recover the large amount of timber that could be re-used in the new homes. It was a big job but David finished in time for the Council to complete most of their drainage upgrade project before Christmas holidays.
With the planning permit approved, it's time to move onto site preparation for constructing Unit 1. Rather than demolish the house, it will be dismantled to maximise the opportunities for reusing and recycling. Why buy new materials when there are so many already on site?
The recycled timber delivery was an important event. Getting ready for the delivery meant clearing out the garage, creating another parking spot for the Golf and organising appropriate storage materials. After the timber was craned off the truck, it was all hands to the wheel so each plank could be safely stacked inside the garage.