Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am Hi, My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road & facing South-East. I read a planning guide on house orientation and the attached layout seems to be the recommendation to ensure the living areas are on the north side. Am I on the right track? (the red lines are just to show the directions) Thanks Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Question about orientation 2Apr 30, 2024 12:43 am Normally most of the external living is done in the afternoon and evening so that's often better on the west side than the east side. Bedrooms on the west side in summer get too hot as they get the sun from midday until 8.00-9.00pm so they are better on the east side The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. 0 1227 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 10361 I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If… 1 6427 |