Although this three-townhouse development is set in the lakeside suburb of Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie, it is still in an area with significant bushfire risk. This meant strict non-combustibility requirements when it came to specifying materials for construction.
Builders, Newcastle Building & Construction, received DA approved building plans without any specification prepared. Managing Director Noel Bradley recalled the process of specifying the materials to satisfy Fire Resistance Levels (FRL's) requirements. He noted that strength and durability were the key reasons for building with brick over other materials.
"On this project, we had walls that required a fire rating," Bradley explained. "And while PGH Bricks satisfied this requirement, it also added to the aesthetics of the masonry/lightweight combination.
We primarily build two and three-story residential dwellings and try to incorporate as much masonry as the design allows due to the strength and durability of the cavity brickwork system, and the beautiful, earthy feeling achieved with PGH Bricks.
Strength and durability are the key reasons for building with brick over other materials."
The builder chose Nickel Flash from PGH Bricks & Pavers' Metallic range not only for its aesthetic appeal but because it would meet the non-combustibility requirements of the site. PGH Bricks Metallic range is a collection of clay extruded, wirecut bricks finished with a subtle metallic sheen that gives the bricks a more opulent feel.
Used in this residential design as a dominant facade surface, our Metallic range creates a diverse range of looks. When explaining the decision to specify Nickel Flash bricks, Bradley referred to PGH Bricks & Pavers' wide product range and excellent customer experience.
"PGH Bricks & Pavers has the widest and most up-to-date range, and the most knowledgeable reps, which makes our job easy. We have used PGH on all of our projects in the past and find them absolutely flawless, all the way from the selection process to site delivery and the quality of the brick itself."
Newcastle Building & Construction's three Warners Bay townhouses were quickly sold and are now occupied by happy homeowners delighted with their new homes.
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