Nailing the Hamptons look is easy with our simple. five-step guide. Step 1: Weatherboard The clean lines and period feel of weatherboard are essential for an authentic Hamptons home. Scyon Linea cladding delivers the perfect look but is easier to install and more durable than timber. Step 2: Windows Windows are a major feature of the
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The past 25 years have seen Peter Bowen Homes go from strength to strength. A home builder in the Albury-Wodonga and surrounding Riverina areas, Peter built his first display home at the age of 29 and delivered six houses that year. Today, Peter, his wife Jayne and his team are delivering 80 houses a year. Market
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Leigh Allchin has been modernising the home building landscape in the Warragul area since the launch of Allchin Builders in 2009. His focus on creative thinking delivers the inimitable ‘wow’ factor when it comes to modern home design. A unique approach to home design Allchin Builders operates primarily in Warragul, but also services a larger area
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When it comes to building materials, wood is both the oldest and the newest choice, evolving in use from the purely functional to the truly beautiful. Extracts from the recent Planet Ark report, Wood – Nature Inspired Design, explore some of the health and wellbeing benefits of exposure to this most ancient and modern material. Our
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It’s no secret that the construction industry can be a stressful workplace, and this is especially true when you’re running your own business. Long hours, tight deadlines, physical strain and risk of injury can all contribute to potential wear and tear on your mental health. Recent studies suggest that a slide in mental health can lead
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T K Old Homes is a familiar name in the Yarra Valley region, celebrating its 45thyear in operation in 2017 and servicing clients throughout Lilydale, Croydon, Mooroolbark, Montrose, Mitchum and the greater Yarra Valley area in Melbourne’s outer east. Ken Old spoke to us about the rich history and fantastic team that is T K Old
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With the number of allergy sufferers on the rise in Australia, one of the most important considerations in building a healthy home is the elimination of dampness, mould and dust mites – and one of the biggest culprits in causing all these issues is condensation. Why can condensation be harmful to allergy sufferers? Condensation or
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The security of your construction site should be an important consideration when setting up every project. Not only can vandalism and theft threaten your bottom line, site security can help to meet occupational health and safety standards and keep both staff and the general public out of harm’s way. A build site is full of
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At Dahlsens we supply a range of Fire Rated Wall Solutions designed to satisfy the BCA’s Provisions for internal walls and shafts, external walls close to boundary properties and floors and roofs in multi-residential construction. Here’s our selection of the top Fire Rated Wall Solutions in our range: CSR Gyprock Shaft Liner Panel The Shaft Liner Panel is
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The right team is at the very core of any successful business. The people you choose to represent your brand on-site immediately become the face of your company, their tradesmanship and customer service a reflection of your business values and standards. High quality staff can quickly boost your bottom line by lifting productivity and enhancing
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As a busy business owner, it’s always challenging to find the time to work ‘on the business’ as well as always ‘in the business’. Yet planning for the future of your business – or ‘succession planning’ – is not only a plan for retirement, it’s a plan for managing the unexpected. While being self-employed can
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Behind every successful business is a well-written business plan. But what should this document include? While there is no strict formula, most effective business plans share a few things in common. What should be in your business plan? According to Director at TR Consulting, Tim Roberts, an effective business plan for any business – including
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