New Custom Homes

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How to Choose a Design for a Custom Home Built on Your Land

Most properties will be purchases as-is and although this is the preferred method of home buying for many people, it’s not always ideal. Sometimes space can be lost, or features can be overlooked – and this is why many home buyers are considering investing in custom home building agencies to help them to take full advantage of all that their land has to offer.

How to choose a design for a custom home built on your land

If you already own a plot of land in Texas – one that doesn’t feature a home (or even foundations), then you may want to take advantage of the potential to have a custom property developed by a manufacturing company. These types of homes are often called modular, and this is because of their tendency to go together in much the same way as Lego.

As the manufacturing company will focus on creating the foundations, the walls, the windows, the door frames, and everything in between – it can be a pretty simple task for a construction worker to assemble these pieces on your plot of land once they are ready. Many people opt for custom built homes – but you might not know that most manufacturing companies actually offer blueprints in a range of styles.

Deciding on the right shape

Not many plots of land will be exactly the same shape, and if a particular tailor-made property doesn’t take advantage of the size, or overruns, then the results can often be unwanted. To avoid this, it can be a good idea to evaluate the shape of a home’s blueprints, including its measurements – simply to ensure that it will fit as intended once it has been constructed. Most manufacturing companies will offer to come out and evaluate the size and space available within a plot of land, and they might even be able to suggest specific shapes that could offer the greatest benefits.

Choosing a style

Not all customised homes need to be made from the same materials. Some will use weatherboards, others might incorporate wood, and fewer still may rely on aluminium. There are even those that use a range of materials, and although a paint job can take care of the appearance – the style is still well worth thinking about. For instance, many manufacturers will offer varying styles and aesthetics; with some being traditional, while others might be a little more modern in nature. Choosing the right one can be a huge advantage.

Defining a budget

Although modular homes are much cheaper than buying a ready-built home, even with the plot of land considered – they will still cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in most cases. To save a little extra cash, you might want to minimise the features that your new home will possess – and then consider adding them in the future. A good design shouldn’t be overwhelming, and sometimes less can be more – especially if it helps to save a small fortune.

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Stained Glass & Leadlights for your Home

What Are Leadlights and What Makes Them Unique?

The first thing to consider about leadlights is that they are often mistaken for stained glass windows, because of the way that they look. One main difference to consider is that with stained panels of glass, the colour is often only applied to the surface, in the form of an ink. The more expensive type of staining will typically be dyed and this style can last longer.

Leadlight products are different however, in the sense that A) not all of the glass is dyed and is sometimes left transparent and B) the use of lead is a prominent feature. Although led can be dangerous if allowed to come into contact with human skin – the low concentrates used for this type of window design can be fairly safe to use within a home. As a result it can be possible to create mosaics of glass that are finely interwoven, with lead that can act to hold the entire piece together. The entire effect can be spectacularly showcased with led flood lighting solutions to create the perfect atmosphere.

What Makes Them Unique When Compared to Stained Glass?

As mentioned above, the colour options available to both types of glass can be one of the main reasons why they are often mistaken for one another. In reality, the thing that makes lead-based glass so different is the way that it’s constructed. Each piece is typically heat treated and tempered, to ensure that the panels remain as durable as possible when faced with the elements.

Furthermore, as lead can be super-heated to allow it to become more malleable, it can be possible to create eye-catching and captivating designs to be enjoyed by anyone fortunate enough to look at them. There are all sorts of buildings that can benefit from this style of glass; from old architecture dating back hundreds of years, to newly built homes that may want to introduce a vintage style.

As each panel can be removed and replaced with relative ease (particularly when hiring a glazier to do so), it can be possible to maintain the look of the glass well into the future. If an individual piece should ever suffer with damage it can be easy to switch for a fresh piece without using fasteners that distract from the aesthetics – but where the style really shines is in its wide versatility when it comes to cleaning.

When cleaning and polishing uncoloured glass, the majority of over the counter cleaners can be more than suitable. When cleaning dyed glass, the concern over washing away colour can be all but non-existent, as the entire piece will have been coloured and heat treated to ensure the vibrancy of the hue. When cleaning laminated glass however, it can be important to avoid abrasive chemicals, as these can strip colour or even cause peeling, which can detract from the aesthetics of individual panels and the window as a whole.

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Eco-Friendly Homes

With all of the concerns about global warming and environmental fingerprints, it’s growing ever more important to econimize your home. That process has never been easier for new home builders than with TrendSetter Homes’ eco-friendly projects. From solar powered panels, to power savings electrical equipment, you can rest assured that your home will play a great role within the environment, while suiting you perfectly.

luxury home builders perth waSo how can you make sure that your home remains as eco-friendly as possible? Well there are a few options that are worth considering. The first and most popular is with solar panels. These panels are easily installed and can be placed out of sight so as not to detract from the aesthetic of your home. By installing solar panels, you can rely on the sunlight during the day to provide power to your electrical appliances, which can even go as far as to heat your water for showers and baths in the evening.

Another great eco-friendly option to consider is to replace all of your traditional bulbs with power saving ones. Typical bulbs will usually operate on anywhere between 40 and 120 watts of energy. Power saving bulbs however can operate on as low as 11 watts of energy, meaning that even 10 of them can be the equivalent of using one high powered light bulb. These are also available in a range of styles to suit your home, so you’ll never have to worry about detracting from your house’s appearance.

One of the most popular ways for people to save energy is to use power saving appliances. From extension cables to low-powered kettles, you’re guaranteed to find an amazing appliance at an affordable rate. At TrendSetter Homes, we ensure that all of our plug sockets and connections are universally compatible with appliances and pieces of hardware, so whether you intend to economise every room of your home, or just particular areas such as your garden or garage; you’ll never have to worry about a product being unsuitable. If you’re ever unsure, we can advise you on the best plan of action too.

If you’re really keen to make your home as eco-friendly as possible, it’s also a great option to have an irrigation system installed. These systems work by controlling the flow of water within pipes, which won’t just reduce the risk of water damage in the long run; it will also save you money and decrease energy waste.

One of the greatest things that a new home buyer can do is to have their home personalized to suit their needs. If you find that you’re struggling to come to a decision, or if you’d like to find out more information about our services, simply get in touch with us at TrendSetterHomes http://trendsetterhomes.com.au/ and our friendly team of advisors would be more than happy to help you in any way that we can.

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