As Perth, WA home builders and renovators, Unique Residence has a vested interest in giving you all of the information on the pros and cons of stick/timber framing and brick construction. Have a look at our chart to see how the two compare.
| Timber Framed Construction | Brick Construction |
| -Combustible | -Fire Resistant |
| -Not pest resistant. Requires extra steps to make it pest resistant. | -Pest resistant (non-organic material) |
| -Rigid form of construction/little flex. Settling can produce cracks in walls and materials. | -No prefab walls available |
| -Designs can be highly customized and adorned. | -Faster construction = lower costs. |
| Requires continual maintenance, but if done right, the cost is relatively low and can be kept in great shape for many years. | -Slower construction = higher costs. |
| -Faster construction | -While brick construction can be cool on warm days and hold in the heat on colder days, after several days of warmth as we experience in Perth, you may find it just as warm as anything else and it will likely take longer to cool off. |
| -There is a large variety of exterior cladding types and designs to choose from. | -A large availability of luxury custom home designs |
| -Typical amount of noise from outside is present; however you can take steps to more completely sound-proof your timber frame construction. | -Low maintenance in the beginning, but older homes can see a surge in repairs and costs. |
| -Brick is brick. You have the option to render your home | |
| -Reduced outside noises. It’s harder for the sound to travel through brick, so you hear less. |
Choose you’re framing type wisely when looking for a home builder in Perth. If you are in a fire prone area, steer clear of combustible products and lean towards the brick.
As homebuilders and home renovators in Perth, WA Unique Residence has a wide array of experience and projects in timber and brick construction. Call us to discuss your options when looking for a home builder in Perth.
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