Traditional Brick & Masonry
Masonry construct involves using clay or concrete bricks and blocks to build the load bearing walls. This technique provides for a very heavy but strong structure.
Bricks & Mortar homes are the staple of West Australian houses for many years. Time proven and well suited to our climate, Clay brick homes make up around 80% of Perth metro residential buildings.
Masonry construction struggles to meet some of the demands of modern buildings and the status-quo is being challenged by more flexible techniques
Timber Framing
Wood frame construction is probably the oldest and most widely used type of construction in the world. Years ago man learned that wood was a natural medium to work with. It is plentiful, easy to work & renewable.
Structures are built from standard treated timbers, which make up the studs, plates, joists, and rafters. Interior walls are easily sheathed with drywall, paneling, or other materials.
Exterior walls are commonly covered with brick, stone, and non-wood siding. Such materials are more fire resistant and hold up to the elements better than wood.
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Light gauge steel construction is similar to wood frame construction in that studs, plates, joists, and rafters are also used in building structures. As you would assume from the heading, these are made from light gauge steel, instead of wood.
The steel members most commonly come in a c-shaped cross section. Heavier material is used in structural pieces than in non-load bearing members. The materials are protected by a galvanized coating.
Light gauge steel construction is commonly used in in commercial buildings. Although its becoming common in residential work as it is termite resilient. .
SIP Panels
SIPS (Structurally Insulated panels), are a modern alternative to traditional timber framed construction and function as the structural element for walls, roofs, and suspended floors. They consist of two outer layers (usually OSB (Oriented Strand Board) sandwiched around an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) core. A variety of construction and design advantages are provided by the system such as superior eco-friendliness, acoustic and thermal insulation, fire and termite resistance, as well as an efficient construction procedure.
mix & match
Combining two or more materials can open up limitless possiblities and room for architectural creativity.
It's an innonative method which takes all the best bits and puts them together in ways which improve strength, speed and reduce cost. Also if your building in a difficult site, clever planning and material specification can make or break a project.
Some of the worlds most architecturally stunning buildings are a result of mixing and matching construction materials and methods.
Whatever your building method.. ...think FORTRESS!
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