Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building a house in WA 2Nov 16, 2009 2:10 pm viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Building a house in WA 4Nov 16, 2009 2:25 pm viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Building a house in WA 6Nov 16, 2009 3:25 pm No real answer as to why one is done over the other - you will see more WA builders embracing framed construction along with brick veneer but with most things, it is usually economies of scale. In terms of energy efficiency reverse brick veneer has been argued as the most efficient hence why its very popular over east. In the west, we can thank the likes of Ric and Gerry New who started Midland Brick and through a highly successful marketing campaign, convinced people that this was the best way to build homes. naturally everyone followed and even now, people will still do the knock knock on the wall to check its a double brick home. there isn't mcuh benefit to be had in terms of cost - if we had more people doing framed over here it would probably become cheaper. because its been this way for so long, i think people are happy with the way things are done. i have no qualms with framed construction but personally prefer the feel of a sturdy brick home, just personal preference i guess. Hi All, Running on the theme that every day is a school day, I just wanted to follow up yesterday's post with some pictures explaining how we are dropping the ceiling due… 95 280611 Building a fence now will help limit people dumping rubbish and soil on your property. Many houses in suburbia on small lots have fences up before a build. I moved into a… 1 3568 No idea about the driveway question, but your price for a house that size including landscaping seems very good! 1 3938 |