Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Perth building designer or builder for timber framed ho 5Apr 22, 2012 12:35 am Sorry- forgot to respond to this. With new 6 star energy efficient requirements, brick veneer and double brick aren't too dissimilar in price. Full timber framed can be more expensive, just depends on the external cladding of the home. Jay W Re: Perth building designer or builder for timber framed ho 6Aug 16, 2013 12:35 am I would like to add to this discussion as a Licenced Builder. The Builders Code of Australia (BCA) is a great resource for construction. It outlines a variety of construction techniques. It might surprise many in Perth to know that double brick is not the choice of the average Australian. Indeed New Zealander or throughout the USA. Timber frame is the norm throughout Australian cities other than the northern tropical regions where cyclone ratings regulate the construction technique facilitating the use of core filled concrete blocks. Perth and other parts of WA have adopted double brick for no other reason other than 'force of habit', in my opinion it is no longer a wise be-it reasonable nor economical form of construction. Double brick is not stronger than the current BCA regulations for timber frame construction, neither is it better insulated or cheaper than any other contemporary product, indeed even a Hardies fibro 'blue board' home with plasterboard walls built under BCA guidelines meet a higher standard of construction regarding U - R Value ratings. This subject should be debated as throughout the winter months it is clear to me that it is rare to find a cosy warm house in Perth. The insulation consideration just doesn't cut it with me regarding double brick homes... Perth needs to break out of the mentality of building houses in England 100 years ago!! "where's my woollies??" Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 10984 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15905 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16263 |