AS WELL AS BEING ATTRACTIVE, LUXEWALLALSO FITS THE® BILL FOR BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY In addition to a classic weatherboard façade, it’s the finishing details that really bring Nathan and Melissa’s Hamptons home to life. A palette of muted greys and whites highlight the clean horizontal lines of the Linea weatherboard. Visible from the street, quintessential Hamptons details like gables and circular vents complete the look and give the façade a timeless charm. With products like Linea weatherboard, James Hardie is changing the way people think about their home’s façade. The process of choosing external cladding sets the tone for the look that will be carried throughout the rest of the home, from interior detailing to furnishing. The exterior of a home speaks volumes about the style and personality of the owner, in a time when volume homes with similar façades are becoming increasingly common. And of course you can’t forget the importance of street appeal for improving the value of a home! Lightweight luxury walls Today’s builder is increasingly searching for innovative building solutions to meet demands for faster build times and reduced construction Photos courtesy Bondor costs as well as the constantly changing regulatory demands for thermally efficient and sustainable buildings. And everybody wants a solution that tested and certified boundary wall system that looks great too. reduces costs and install time and provides a low Responding to these needs, Australian maintenance and pre-finished boundary wall is now manufacturer and building solutions provider possible. Bondor has launched LuxeWall , a cost-effective® Boundary walls can be clearly seen around the high performance lightweight walling product with corners as you walk past a home so don’t neglect luxury exterior finishes for residential projects. this face of a building. Well-finished fencing and a The LuxeWall®range delivers outstanding clear path to the backyard add an enticing feel to a architectural finishes with flush wall and corner home on first glance too. modules available in a range of trending Colorbond® matt and metallic finishes combined with an Wow-factor windows and doors architectural UniSmart trim finishing system.® After you’ve made the perfect wall choice for your As well as being attractive, LuxeWall®also fits style of home you will need stunning windows and the bill for being environmentally friendly. Due to doors to suit. Inside the large surface of the walls, its superior thermal performance and air-leakage the right windows and doors can provide exciting control through interlocking wall modules, LuxeWall® highlights, or blend beautifully for an elegant and creates sustainable and energy-efficient homes, polished result. ‘So, if you want to make a good reducing energy usage for heating and cooling. With timber, the design possibilities are almost impression right from the start, unlimited, whether looking to retain a home’s original invest in an attractive entry and And on top of looking good and being energy- you’ll create that all-important efficient, the simpler construction method can deliver style or reimagine it. Trend’s latest release for 2018, emotional connection straight Australian residential projects more quickly compared the Botanica Timber series of windows and doors, away.’ Annie Reid, Atrium Media to more labour-intensive methods like brick veneer. has been introduced for those who value the texture LuxeWall® is designed and engineered for increased and tactile qualities that only timber brings. As a speed of construction with a unique concealed fixed building material, it complements concrete, stone, system where the wall modules are fixed to traditional ceramics and bricks, adding character to the façade timber or metal stud wall framing. of a home, regardless of the architectural style. In addition, LuxeWall®offers smart boundary wall Botanica has been developed to complement options for detached residences on small blocks Australian living and blur the boundaries between requiring FRL 60/60/60. Access to an AS1530.4 inside and outside. Its lavish window and door openings create an immediate relationship with the outdoors, allowing cross-ventilation and natural light, ‘A property with strong street appeal will creating the feeling of being immersed in nature and tastefully blend with other homes in the adding an organic touch to the home. street and suburb. Residential properties As well as adding beauty and style, high- with a good sense of scale and symmetry are performance Botanica windows and doors enhance very appealing.’ your home’s liveability by improving comfort and Tanya Wagner, Heritage Property Group the usability of a space. A relaxed summer vibe is incredibly alluring but when the colder months hit, SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSING 81 STYLISH STREET APPEAL • FEATURE PROMOTION