Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Timber framed vs Brick 4Aug 02, 2013 11:38 am 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. Re: Timber framed vs Brick 5Aug 02, 2013 11:50 am Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Timber framed vs Brick 7Aug 02, 2013 12:33 pm Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Timber framed vs Brick 9Aug 02, 2013 12:39 pm Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Timber framed vs Brick 10Aug 02, 2013 12:47 pm Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Timber framed vs Brick 12Aug 02, 2013 1:54 pm 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. Re: Timber framed vs Brick 13Aug 02, 2013 2:53 pm http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Timber framed vs Brick 16Aug 21, 2013 1:31 pm In Perth double brick is incorrectly perceived as being stronger, therefore more desirable. This isn't true because the external leaf doesn't carry the roof load. The reason for the second (external) leaf is that clay bricks are semi-permeable so when it rain's in windy conditions (as it does in Perth) the water absorbed by the external bricks is not transferred to the dry internal leaf. For that reason using a veneer leaf is no lesser or stronger than a double brick alternative. A Stewie D has pointed out reserve brick veneer performs much better thermally than double brick, so if you can afford the extra cost, it could be worth considering. Double brick can use a cavity insulation , however if they are not installed properly they can "bridge the cavity" and create dampness issues internally. They certainly are not the norm, however more and more people in WA are turning to alternative construction methods to double brick. In the end, whatever is driving your project (budget, thermal performance, aesthetics) will ultimately decide your external finish. Personally I think a blend of brick and timber cladding works very well to give depth to the elevation. Building Designer http://www.moloneyds.com.au This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 8014 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15907 2 8358 |