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Understanding House Foundation Types for New Homes as a Cost Consideration Renmark Homes Melbourne knows that wWhen building a new home there are many components to consider. The foundations of the home are the most important component as this will support the entire structure by transferring the weight of the home to the ground. Who …
Comparing Window Frames for your Custom New Home When we think about energy rating of windows for a custom new home, our minds often go straight to glazing. But there is an often overlooked detail that will be equally important in delivering insulating properties to your home, as well as a host of other functional …
What different types of window sashes are available for your custom new home? Once a purely functional consideration in a new home, advances in design and technology have seen windows elevated to a design feature with both functional and aesthetic properties. Driven by greater demands on energy efficiency and a move towards unique, statement custom …
Understanding Foundations for down slope blocks when building on a steep site Foundations in down slope homes can be a bit more challenging than an up slope home. The foundation system to be used will be influenced by the grade of the slope. It is not unusual to have a combination of different foundation systems …
Yes, there is an alternative to Display Home Builders If you’re reading this post it means you are looking for an alternative to display home builders and in that case, need a custom home builder such as Renmark Homes who has years of experience building stunning, architecturally designed homes. Sometimes you just don’t want a …
An article from our house plans and design tips series. How to read floor plans Part 2 In the previous article, Part 1, we discussed the basic elements of a house plan to help you understand how to read floor plans. In this article will cover the remaining components of a floor plan so you will have a …
A typical upslope home Some challenges when Building on an upslope block. Building on an upslope block you will be faced with a different set of challenges to a down slope block. An upslope block will rise up from the front to the rear of the site. In this scenario you generally will walk up to …
Building on a down slope block can be challenging When building on a down slope block the first thing to consider is the degree of slope that you will have to deal with. Generally the steeper the block the more challenging the building will be. A down slope block goes downhill when looking at it from the …
Understanding the Challenges of Building on a Sloping Site Building on a sloping site is both a problem and a gift. The problem is that it adds complexity and therefore cost to the project. The gift; when you’ve finished you’ll have a much more interesting home that sometimes lends itself to views that others won’t …
Good Block Orientation Find Out Why Good House Block Orientation is Important When Buying Land Good design starts with choosing a house block with the right orientation. The right house block orientation is one that allows the main daytime living and outdoor areas to be facing north. When looking to buy a block of land, a …