Building Your Dream Home with Preferred Suppliers

Your home is a reflection of who you are and deserves your personal touch. Unlike established houses, a new build allows you to control the design down to the finest details and finishes. The materials, finishes, and fixtures you choose will ultimately shape the look and feel of your space. Opting to work with a builder willing to order materials from your nominated, preferred suppliers ensures your vision is realised from the ground up.

The Excitement of Creating a Vision

Building a new home is an exciting process that starts with creating a vision of what your dream home will look like. This vision encompasses everything from the architectural style to the smallest design elements that make your home uniquely yours.

Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves

When designing a home, it's easy to let our imaginations run wild. We may dream about a butler's pantry, an elegant hardwood staircase, or a stunning pool, but it’s important to work out if you really need them or just want them. Prioritising must-have features and then evaluating if your budget can accommodate the extras will help keep your project on track both financially and practically.

Choosing the Right Builder

Once your home design is complete, the next step is choosing a builder. Your choice of builder is as critical as your choice of designer. The builder will coordinate the construction process, supervise trades, source and assess materials, and ensure quality throughout the project.

To find a builder, find out who is recommended in your area, or who has built other homes that you like. Your designer can help you with recommendations based on their own experience or industry knowledge.

Factors to Consider

Before signing a contract, ensure you are comfortable working with the builder and that they are committed to sustainable outcomes. Choose a builder who understands sustainable design features and avoids using materials that compromise indoor air quality. Specify important items like timber species and preferred finishes in your cost schedule to avoid unwanted substitutions. Include clear instructions preventing changes or substitutions without your approval.

Construction Supervision

Supervision is essential to ensure that sustainable design practices and materials are used. Your builder may need to make decisions about materials and procedures that differ from the plans due to trade preferences or material availability. Having a designated supervisor ensures that these decisions align with your vision and sustainability goals.

The Importance of an Owner's Manual

At handover, design and construction innovations can be wasted if not communicated effectively. Request an owner's manual from your designer and builder. This manual should include detailed instructions on how to operate and maintain your home, covering aspects such as:

• Termite barriers and inspection schedules
• Timber recoating schedules and products used
• Painting schedules
• Appropriate cleaning products for surfaces and finishes

The Flexibility of Building New

One of the best aspects of building a new home is that you are not limited to standard amenities and finishes, and you have the freedom to customise every aspect to create a home that is completely unique to you.

Your new home should reflect who you are, your family's needs, and the lifestyle you want. Your only limitations are your budget and your imagination!

Why Choose Whittle Waxes on your new build?

When it comes to finishing and protecting timber surfaces, quality builders, architects and designers prefer to specify Whittle Waxes for their projects.

Exceptional Waterproofing

Whittle Waxes Evolution Hardwax Oil stands out with its remarkable ability to provide excellent waterproofing protection for timber. For homeowners, this means ensuring long-term durability and structural integrity for timber features in a range of environments, including high-moisture areas.

Natural and Non-toxic

In an era where sustainability and well-being come to the forefront of design principles, Whittle Waxes sets the benchmark with its natural, non-toxic formulation. Selecting eco-friendly products in your new build is a commitment to indoor air quality, occupant safety and eco-conscious building practices.

Food Safe Assurance

Homeowners creating kitchen counters, dining surfaces, and other areas in contact with food appreciate Whittle Waxes' food-safe rating

Deep Timber Penetration

Unlike superficial coatings that merely sit on the surface, Whittle Waxes Evolution Hardwax Oil is hailed for its timber-penetrating quality, which provides protection from within. This not only guards the timber but also accentuates its inherent beauty, making it a favourite when combining aesthetics with function.

Low Maintenance and Easy Application

Maintenance is an essential consideration for any timber finish, and Whittle Waxes offers a low-maintenance solution that's easy to apply. The ease of application and sustained protection translate to reduced upkeep for homeowners, making Whittle Waxes a practical selection.

Whittle Waxes, offers a combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal while upholding the standards of occupant well-being and environmental responsibility. For eco-conscious homeowners, these benefits offer peace of mind that your spaces are not only beautifully preserved but also aligned with the values of sustainability and wellness.

Building a new home with a builder willing to order materials from your nominated, preferred suppliers, such as Whittle Waxes, offers unparalleled customisation and control. It allows you to bring your vision to life and ensures that every detail is tailored to your requirements. With the right planning, supervision, and a focus on sustainability, your dream home can become a reality, reflecting your personal style and values from the ground up.

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