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.
Should You Renovate or Demolish?
There are many reasons why you may be thinking about renovating or demolishing your home. You may need more space; you may want to modernise your home or perhaps make your home more functional. Whatever the reason, deciding whether you
Lateral Lowdown: Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku syn. Senkaki’ – Coral Bark Maple
The Acer palmatum is a small feature variety of Japanese Maple with an attractive V-shaped form. It’s a striking deciduous tree with light green foliage in Spring, a deeper shade of green in Summer, with Autumn turning the leaves golden
Lateral Lowdown Building Regulation News and Updates – NCC2022
The National Construction Code (NCC) is a set of requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia. It also applies to plumbing and drainage work. It sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and
Lateral Lowdown: What information do you need to provide to obtain a permit?
Property ownership is a great achievement in itself but there may be a time when you want to improve your property by either building on your land or renovating your existing dwelling. While all these things are exciting there are