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New Builds, Major Renovations, Minor Alternations, Add-ons and Repairs. What Can We Do For You?

Here is just a short list of some other work we can do for you.

- Studio or granny flats - new and conversions

- Kitchen renovations

- Bathroom renovations

- All Carpentry work

- Pergolas

- Decks

Minor alterations include:

Decks, verandas, pergolas, patios and stairs

Balustrades - finished in timber, glass or stainless steel;

Carports with or without rolla-doors, light and power;

Give your home a new look with redesigned doors, windows or entry;

Major renovations

Remodel a bathroom - or add an ensuite

Open out that closed in kitchen to create an open living space

Need more storage - convert your roof space into an Attic or make a Loft

Add a bedroom, games room, garage.

Major alterations and additions provide you with ideal opportunities to:

Bring your home's energy consumption (and your costs) down and your comfort levels up

get better light access (save on lighting costs)

take advantage of free passive cooling and solar heating

add new rooms or alter existing layouts

remodel that closed off kitchen and dining room

change your roof to create light and space

improve the living flow within your home

reclaim wasted space

add a wine cellar

Sustainable Living Consultant

Knowing exactly how your house can work better for you and how to go about it is usually the best way to save money during the building process. If you're not sure where to start we can advise you on the best ways to make your home greener and cheaper. We come to your home, review your needs and situation. We then do all the research for you and compile a report for the most cost effective options to reducing your carbon footprint and household costs.

Straw Bale Homes

THINK WARM. THINK COST EFFECTIVE.

Reduce your day to day running costs and breathe easy with a smaller carbon footprint and cosy thick natural walls. Infinitely flexible design and finishes made simple by the all natural straw bale base and earth render covering.

Straw bales are a natural carbon sink. They are most often a waste by-product of rice, wheat or barley crops, with no feed value and, as such, regularly get tossed on gardens, used as base in stables or burned. However, used as a building material, straw bales offer amazing value. They have off the chart insulation R Values, are breathable, cost effective and flexible.

In the Southern Highlands the advantage of high insulation is a real bonus on the quarterly energy bills. In winter, when temperatures regularly stay in the single digits, a straw bale home offers a warm haven while the heat of a 30+ degree summer afternoon is held at bay by walls that are approximately 450mm thick. With good passive solar design and double glazing, a straw bale home will save tens of thousands in energy bills across its long life.

Then there is the ascetic value of a straw bale home. When teamed with natural renders like clay and lime, straw bales make good sense pocket wise and structurally. Add natural timber, raw bush poles or dressed and oiled, stone and local clay colours, a straw bale home can really express the owner's individuality - naturally.

We live in a Straw Bale Home in Bundanoon. Why? http://longshaw.com/straw-bale-homes/