Lateral Lowdown: Why Now is the Best Time to Start Renovation or Build Plans
The decision to build or renovate can be a long thought-out process that may take months or even years to make. So, once you’ve made that decision when should you start to get the ball rolling? The simple answer is,
Second Storey Building Costs
Adding a second storey to your existing home is a great way to add space without compromising your backyard! Whether you want to add additional bedrooms or living space, perhaps create a retreat, there are many things to consider, but
Upgrading Your Home to Meet Bushfire Attack Level Requirements
When it comes to your home, you want to ensure its able to keep you and your family safe by being able to withstand disaster, especially if you’re in a bushfire prone area (BPA). Bushfire attack levels (BAL) are a
Incorporating Texture in Your Home
When it comes to designing your home, there are many design elements to consider. One of those elements is texture, both internally and externally. Texture refers to the different surface qualities of walls, floors, rugs, scatter cushions etc and often
Lateral Lowdown: Bushfire Attack Level Ratings Information
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a measurement of risk of a building’s exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact contained in Australian Standard AS 3959-2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas. The BAL rating determines
Construction Complete: Bayswater
Building Designer: Catherine Builder: Brownhill Homes When the owners of this investment property in Bayswater decided to develop it into a multi-unit complex, Catherine and the Lateral Building Design team stepped in ready to help the owners achieve their goals.