Monthly Archive: October 2012
Brickwork – 45 Degree Corners
One of the things that really annoys me as I walk around is 45 degree bends in brick fences like this photo. Bricks are meant to be laid so that they fully interlocked and this is a long way short…
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Wastewater Treatment ‘House’ – WIN !!
Would you like to live near a Sewage Treatment Plant?………….Well the 2 storey house in the centre of this picture is the Osprey Point Sewage Treatment Plant. You can see from the photo how close it is to the houses…
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High Ceilings – Unexpected Effects
Quite a lot of people go for Higher Rooms because it does give a more impressive interior effect. Something to bear in mind is that it can effect the external appearance of the house by making the windows look small. This…
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West Facing Solar Hot Water System?
If you are committed to sustainability then space on the North facing roof is at premium. One option may be to look at putting the solar hot water system on a West facing roof. This will mean you can maximise…
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