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How long does Timber Cladding last?
Timber cladding for ceilings and walls is often chosen for its warmth and textural beauty as well as its superior sustainability. In the harsh Austral...
Read moreWhat is the Best Timber to use for Exterior Cladding?
Timber cladding is used in modern architectural designs all over the world to create some of the most impressive residential and commercial buildings....
Read moreIncredible Timber Features to Complement Every Architectural Design!
In the past few years wood has made a name for itself as one of the most popular building materials for modern houses. Architects all across the globe...
Read moreTraditional Techniques Inspiring Modern Marvels: Shou Sugi Ban
When it comes to artisanal beauty, sometimes traditional is better. At least that’s proving true for Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese method of c...
Read moreYou Spoke, We Listened: Welcome to Our New Website!
We are proud to introduce to you our new and 一 we hope you agree 一 improved website. After many months of planning and bringing it to life, our new we...
Read moreWeathered Timber – Low Maintenace Solution
One of the biggest concerns we find with our clients is the maintenance. Timber, being a natural product, is not able to stand up to the harsh Austral...
Read morePacific Teak | Vitex Cofassus
Pacific Teak is an extremely popular timber for exterior use. It is very stable and durable timber meaning it can be left to weather with minimal main...
Read moreTimber Cladding for Buildings In Bushfire Areas
The devastation of the 2019 bushfires right across Australia was beyond comprehension and has raised questions of where and how to build or re-build t...
Read moreSpotted Gum | Corymbia maculata
Spotted gum is one of Australia’s premium native hardwoods with a striking appearance and a high degree of natural durability and strength, making it ...
Read moreBurnt Ash | Thermally Modified American Ash
What is Burnt Ash? Burnt ash is thermally modified American White Ash. American Ash is grown in mostly grown in North America, it is an attractive and...
Read moreShou Sugi Ban; What you need to know about charred timber.
Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yaki Sugi) is a centuries-old Japanese method of wood preservation. The literal translation is ‘burnt cedar board’, the p...
Read moreTimber Leaching
Timber leaching or tannin leaching is a common problem with timber however its quite easily fixed. WHAT ARE TANNINS? Tannins are an organic substance ...
Read moreHear What Solwest Construction Has to Say – Proplank Timber Batten System
Proplank is a linear timber ceiling and wall lining for straight or curved surfaces. Cleverly designed & engineered spring steel clips & nylon...
Read moreBotanical Apartments: An Inner-City Oasis Of Style, Luxury And Thoughtful Design
Botanical Apartments is an award-winning building developed by Edge Visionary Living and designed by Hillam Architects. Its residents have direct acce...
Read moreScarboro Surf Life Saving Club: Sand, Sea And Style
Scarboro SLSC has been saving lives since 1928. Located on the iconic Esplanade section of Scarborough Beach, the Club patrols one of Perth’s most pop...
Read moreCorpus Christi College Theatre: Award-Winning Style And Simplicity
Recently recognised as a joint winner of the Master Builders Bankwest Excellence in Construction Award, the Corpus Christi College ...
Read moreProplank Timelapse
PROPLANK 40×40 Spotted Gum Battens being installed by Ascher Smith Landscaping ...
Read moreThe Wedgetail Residence: Built On Integrity
The European owners of the stunning, award-winning Wedgetail Residence in Eagle Bay, Western Australia, originally had their hearts set on a Tuscan vi...
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