Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Enclosing Carport Questions 5Dec 06, 2014 8:13 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: Enclosing Carport Questions 9Dec 31, 2014 4:58 pm There are so many cladding options available and you mentioned some pro's and con's of each. I think it would come down to which criteria is most important for you. Have you thought about thermal considerations? Acoustic? Beetaloo mentioned termites as well. What will the exterior look like, i.e, will it tie in or look like an obvious add-on? Are you doing the whole lot yourself? Ease and time of install to think about. Not a fan of bricks-messy to build with, take a long time, thermally poor and one row of bricks won't do much. Have you considered Hebel panels (lightweight concrete panels with little air bubbles), or even EPS (foam) panels? Timber or steel framed? Home is where the lot is Construction commenced 3rd November 2014 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 6405 Yep, that's how I'll be doing it. Just ordered M10 Stainless all thread and Muti-se Vinylester (simliar to Ramset 801) from my favourite online supplier. 4 7866 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 7471 |