When you are building a new home or renovating your existing castle, there are two areas that come into consideration – three if you add the landscaping. All three can add value, albeit that is usually one of the least important reasons to start a project. What Is The Best Hamptons Style Facade? In the […]
A roof ridge is where two opposing planes of a roof meet. Specifically, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association, the ridge is the “highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.” Whatever the material you’re using, be it tin or tile […]
A roof generally represents about 40% of the visual exterior of a typical home and therefore plays an important role in its apparent aesthetics. With each home style comes a peculiar roof design that is well suited for it. Consequently, nailing a desired home style is guaranteed when you use the right roof design. Roofs […]
Nothing puts the finishing touches on a beautiful Hamptons or Cape Cod-style home than asphalt roof shingles. As these classically American homes become more popular in Australia, authentic roofing solutions are becoming more widespread. But since asphalt roof shingles aren’t terribly common in Australia, we thought we’d provide some useful information in how to use them. […]
If you’re planning on building a new home, then no doubt you’re thinking about what you want it to look like from the outside. Exterior house design can be tricky but you need to get it right; the first impression is everything. The exterior of your house if the first thing you will see when […]
So you have decided to knock down and rebuild your home? Or you are leaning towards this option in order to create a home that fits your family and lifestyle? Before anything, you need to check the cost to find out if this option is viable. Good for you, this article critically looks at the […]
You might’ve heard of roof shingles — and if you’ve been reading our articles or visited our site, you definitely have. If you haven’t, or at least aren’t terribly familiar with them, we can’t blame you. Our national roofing obsessions fall into two basic categories: tin and tile. From the traditional corrugated metal to tile, […]
We love our tin or tile rooftops in Australia. They’re ubiquitous, from the sunny coasts to the red interior. But as we see housing developments boom across the nation, we see a new player in town: asphalt roof shingles. While usually seen as quintessentially American, they’re starting to grow in popularity across Australia. It’s not […]
A bungalow is a small house or cottage that is either single-storey or has a second storey built into a sloping roof. Bungalows can also be referred to as a cottage, cabin, lodge, cot or villa. Bungalows are always detached from a home. The term ‘Bungalow’ dates to the Bengali Region in India, where the […]
Australia is widely known for its eclectic mixture of architectural styles. Over the years, a wide range of architectural designs and fashion from America has influenced the real estate market. Australian homebuilders are steadily embracing American inspired style homes which is a superb way of showing “Aussies” that you don’t have to live anywhere near […]
A gabled roof, also known as a pitched or peaked roof, is one of the most popular designs in the US, but less common here in Australia. The design features two sloping sides that come together at a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension at the top. This triangular extension is the “gable” […]
Asphalt roof shingles are a great material for the Australian climate. They look good, they’re inexpensive, they provide insulation – what’s not to love? While the look dominates in American homes, it’s only really starting to grow in popularity here. That’s why we’re putting together articles on the different aspects of building a roof using […]
You can recognise this style of home with its decorative trim, a steep roofline that has irregular shapes and the classic bay windows. Some older Victorian homes have turrets, various colours of paint, and porches on columns. Slateline Designer roof shingles are a perfect match for this particular type of home. Homes like these are […]
A 2017 Domain article highlighted a growing love and demand of America-style houses in Australia. South East Queensland in particular was facing a shortage of Hamptons-style houses in response to growing popularity. Across Brisbane and both Gold and Sunshine Coast, these homes were in high demand and low supply. But why are American-style homes becoming so popular here? […]
