Windows And Doors
Attention should be given to areas such as energy efficiency, noise levels and in some cases bushfire attack levels and wind levels.
The vast climate changes from snow and ice to hot and humid tropical regions can make an enormous difference with the amount of your total energy consumption.
There are many different glazing options available to minimise and reduce energy consumption which will ensure your home has a comfortable climate in all conditions and that it has a cost-effective system in place.
Double glazing is not the only solution, and these days there are some far more inexpensive options available such as a single thick heat-treated glass panel or a double laminated glass panel. Both money saving solutions have a high performance level that will comply and meet with the specified conditions.
Some early research with glazing will give you the knowledge prior to your final selections. This can increase your homes energy performance with heating and cooling.
Specialised glazing can also be used as an acoustic solution to significantly reduce unwanted noise levels such as overhead aircraft, highway traffic, rail and other noise problems.
Bushfire prone areas can also have the security of being protected with functional glazing.
Cyclonic regions require the added protection for strength and water penetration. This is governed by the wind speed of the area. Laminated and toughened glass options will give the required strength to comply with the local regulations without the need for reducing the glass useage.
Geographic conditions. Are you close proximity to breaking surf, if so, then protective measures should be considered to give maximum logevity to this big investment for your new home.
Then there are the many design options avialable including louvre, double hung, awning and a standard sliding window. Each have their different looks and advantages to make the most of the surrounding environment. Timber or powdercoated aluminium frames, stacker or bi-fold doors. These are the many options up for discussion, so do not hesiiate to ask for advice including tghe pros and cons of each style.
Before you commit to your window and door layouts, give some thought to these points as this could potentially save you a lot of money and may also be a determining factor on the success of your building approval.
FAQs
Yes. All standard plans can be modified to suit your needs. You can change the number of rooms, increase or decrease the size of the house or if you prefer, you can bring your own plans for costing. more »
A full inclusions list can be found here. In general however, the kit includes all materials required for lockup but does not include on-site labour, transport and delivery charges, site survey, site clearing, PC items, concrete for footings, Electrical and plumbing etc. more »
Delivery areas include all Australian states and territories. Arrangements can also be made for international deliveries excluding some countries. more »
As an owner builder/manager you are effectively cutting out the builder and therefore should make a saving of 20% to 30%. If you choose to be more hands on and undertake some of the manual tasks such as erecting the walls and roof trusses, installing windows, doors and painting the internal and externals etc, your savings will be increased further. more »
The process to obtain an owner builders permit is usually very straight forward. There are a few requirements and depending on which state you are building in, may also require you to undergo a short course (usually a weekend course), either online or at a training school. In most states a small application fee is payable. Click here for more owner builder information. more »
Yes. Cyclonic kits can be purchased at an additional cost. These kits are manufactured with extra reinforcements that will make then suitable for areas prone to cyclones. All standard kits can be upgraded to cyclonic kits. All standard kits can be manufactured to meet with the cyclonic rating required for your area. more »
This is determined by the size of the home. Generally we can have the kit on site within three to five weeks from time of ordering. more »
The entire kit can be delivered to your site in a shipping container, or part container and part by truck. Delivery can also be made in stages upon request. It is up to you what is more suited to your build plan. more »
This depends upon the amount of labour and skill level. As a guide, a non-skilled owner builder can erect frames and roof trusses for an average size home in two to three days then the remainder of the build is similar to that of normal build times. A smaller kit can be built to lock up within a month. Larger, more complex homes will take longer. You should allow ten to twelve weeks on site for an average home. more »
The steel frame is Backed by a 50 year BlueScope Steel warranty and all other components of the build have their individual manufacturers warranties. more »
