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Was wondering brick houses are going to last longer or?...
Same here Jo! Weatherboard but I'm told there is some asbestos in the make up of it.
Though I'd say it's the bit of dirt the weatherboard house is sitting on that's going up in value.
FYI s050 - mine will have been standing there for 50yrs next year and still going strong (I think?) despite the dregs that have lived inside it from time to time.
Same here Jo! Weatherboard but I'm told there is some asbestos in the make up of it.
Though I'd say it's the bit of dirt the weatherboard house is sitting on that's going up in value.
FYI s050 - mine will have been standing there for 50yrs next year and still going strong (I think?) despite the dregs that have lived inside it from time to time.
Was wondering brick houses are going to last longer or?...
Absolutely. In nicer parts of Brisbane, timber QLDers command a premium, as confirmed by joanmc:I love weatherboard houses, as they generally have more character, then the typical brick veneer box you find everywhere.
Timber houses seem to keep a fairbit of value especially anything that looks like a traditional qlder
You can buy a kit at Bunnings.Are there any other ways to spot asbestos, especially when it's not clear when the house was built?
Ooooh, a Chinese courtyard home! I'm going to look at real estate sites; sounds divine. Would also love a traditional Moroccan courtyard home (riad).But the strange thing to me is that the people in this area would prefer to buy the newer concrete homes as they have more prestige compared to the older traditional homes. In contrast, I find the traditional chinese courtyard homes to be very appealing but the local population don't want much to do with them.
Ooooh, a Chinese courtyard home! I'm going to look at real estate sites; sounds divine. Would also love a traditional Moroccan courtyard home (riad).
Couldn't agree more, and have had the same thought about building a contemporary take on the riad.i've often thought of trying to build a traditional chinese courtyard home here and to see what the reaction is. I think the design of them are great as they are very private and the security on them is good - and plus, they are good for families.
More importantly, they are good in hot weather too as they provide plenty of ventilation and also shade. Much better compared to many 3-4 bedroom brick "homes" that are being built now.