double brick vs framed 2nd storey -WA

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  1. sanj

    sanj Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    And im saying most people are idiots if thats the case
     
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  2. Scott No Mates

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    Agreed @sanj

    Current design dictate thermal efficiency so the brick veneer of old (single skin brickwork air gap & plasterboard) doesn't meet the requirements.
     
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    I think in certain locales of Perth framed construction is a lot more tolerated. For example I would say Freo (and surrounds), inner city, outer CBD (The Hills), semi rural etc etc

    Also in very small lot living where every millimeter counts. I'd prefer 90mm framed construction external walls than 240mm external walls which double brick has. That 150mm is the difference between a 2.9 x 2.9m bedroom and a 3.05 x 3.05
     
  4. barnes

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    From a buyers point of view. When I'll buy in Perth I expect all the walls are made of brick. If I'll see a gyprock wall, I'll leave this property straight away. Brick is brick, everything else is ... not aa good word.
    That is one of those things why I'll move to Perth and not stay on the East coast.
     
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    You need to seek help for your brick addiction :)
     
  6. bob shovel

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    Harder than ice I've heard
     
  7. barnes

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    I don't think so. Brick houses and brick walls a way to go in building properties overseas. And I like it that way. I hate when the floor creeks under me or when I need special screws or bolts to hang a monitor on the gyprock wall.
     
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    That's where reverse brick veneer comes into its own, @barnes
     
  9. ARC

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    When building a double storey with the frame cladded walls it can appear very cheap and 'hollow'.
    It puts a lot of buyers off when they notice the floor and walls are hollow. When one walks around upstairs you've got to hear them banging around whilst trying to put their legs through their tight jeans thumping and bashing on the floor.
    Id suggest the brick walls and a concrete slab 100%. It just seems to have more appeal to buyers and feels a lot like a solid, safe and secure home. Although I'm sure there are a lot of other reasons it just appears to be the mindset over here.

    If you were building a double storey in Mandurah, Margaret river or Jurien bay for a holiday house rental then they would accept that the upper floor and walls are just timber frame.
    But for someone to buy for their own home i strongly suggest otherwise.
     
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    Enough said :)
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  11. bob shovel

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    I take it your pro framed construction and can see the cost benefits. Also in another thread there was similar discussion.
    Is there a cost benefit in Perth? Are builders passing on the cost saving or are they not as familiar with framed compared to east Coast?
    How do councils go with it?
    Plus there would be faster construction, what other benefits do you see?

    Is foam second story exterior still seen, east Coast folk? I remember seeing the "esky spec" 10 years ago. A few people here may have kittens reading this :)