Our Framing System
IF A KIT IS CHEAP – THIS IS CHEAPER
Thinking of making a small granny flat or backyard cabin at budget cost and huge savings then this might be the right place to begin.
Our drawings and illustrations will enable you to make a kit from scratch and assemble it in lieu of buying one. it is relatively easy and reduces cost further as you deal directly from suppliers and not manufacturer.
Benefits/Savings
You purchase your own materials as per drawings. Buy Aussie made products from choice of suppliers. These are common items and readily available. Zero wait time. Zero mark up on materials. Product guaranteed
If you are handy with tools its a bonus or organise your own trades personnel; Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Water proofing etc – no overhead expenses.
You take control of project. Collate all forms as you progress – no running around chasing missing documents, We supply a list of forms required for approval
You are guaranteed your building is in compliance with latest Habitual Building Design.
Make the unit to custom suit or budget needs. Not restricted to “X” size of kitchen, shower bath etc. What is available, appealing and cost effective, that’s the item to be used. Reconfigure internal with items availability- zero restrictions but subject to compliance.
Steel frame design eliminates all those costly header beams and lintels that are required with normal framing(timber)
What we provide:
We provide a full set of Architectural and Construction (detail) drawings with Engineering form 15 and other documents. Step by step instructions together with this a schedule of materials for estimate/budget purpose:
1. Details of cast in sleeve for columns
2. Column details. Can purchased cut & predrilled.
3. Rafter, tie beam& purlin details. All can be purchased pre drilled from supplier light gauge steel. Cut to size .
4. All connection cleats predrilled from supplier
5. Approx quantity of infill panel (preference timber – much easier to handle). Can be ordered premanufactured or make on site
6. Roof take-off including gutter/downpipe etc
7. External wall cladding
8. Internal wall cladding Perimeter only
9. Ceiling battens and gyprock
While the documents provide all information’s required; a small prototype is erected and available for guidance