1. Are most builders open to RBV and which ones are best at doing it?
2. Costs. Should be cheaper especially as 2 story?
3. Size. Is RBV less width than double brick? I'm assuming it could be 5-10cm less. On a 10m wide block every cm counts

Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 23, 2020 10:09 am We are looking to build double story on a narrow 10m wide block in Perth. Almost everything here is double brick but I want to explore reverse brick veneer. I like the fibre cement external cladding render type look, not a fan of timber. 1. Are most builders open to RBV and which ones are best at doing it? 2. Costs. Should be cheaper especially as 2 story? 3. Size. Is RBV less width than double brick? I'm assuming it could be 5-10cm less. On a 10m wide block every cm counts ![]() Re: Reverse brick veneer v double brick Perth build 2May 23, 2020 11:09 am Hi Fry, In reply to your message, Reverse brick veneer is becoming more common in Perth. The cost is actually more expensive than traditional double brick, I can go into more detail if need be. It's slightly larger in width than traditional double brick. 90mm internal leaf, 50mm cavity, 90mm stud frame, 15mm packer then cladding. About 265mm if you go with Scyon Linea alexp79, here are two drawings. The first shows you our main section through where the vast majority of the upper, first floor is inset from the ground floor as per our… 25 3819 ... correction, ideally, it should be walls opposite to the northern windows, not the northern walls themselves 3 946 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Nope Completely depends on the locality and planning scheme. E.G In Victoria it would only require a planning application if it encroached on a minimum set back or if… 2 1884 |