Building Tips Archives - Maughan Building Company

Velux Roof Windows Integrated into Custom Build Homes

VELUX roof windows are in my opinion one of the best retrofit products in the market place, a lot of really fantastic products are innovative but the cost versus return can make it not viable for a lot of people. We are all aware of the cost of creating energy, the obvious one is it

What a smaller builder offers and why they can be so valuable to you

Hi I’m Rob the Builder I’d like to talk about the benefits of choosing a small builder and why it’s so valuable to you as a customer. The great advantage of a small builder is like any business owner, no one loves his business like he does. Most importantly keeping his clients happy is going to be his highest priority because

Rob The Builder: When is the time to start your next building project

Is there such a thing as the perfect time to build? This is the million dollar question and I’d like to give some examples of when building can be more stressful and costly, then maybe you can decide for yourself. But before I do, there’s something I’d like to show you. There are three elements

Rob the Builder: The Pitfalls of Building and what to look out for

Hi, I’m Rob the Builder and what I want to talk about to you today is the pitfalls of building and what to look out for. I could literally write a thesis on this subject matter, but in this article I shall just outline the most important basics! This is my advice Qualify your designer - are they

Rob The Builder: The Building Process when Building a Custom Built Luxury Home

Hi I’m Rob the Builder and what I’d like to share with you today is the building process when building a custom built luxury home To build your own home might be a dream that you have wanted to realise for a very long time. Firstly you need a block. I quite often help potential clients in this process and give

Rob The Builder: Selection of Materials and why they’re so important

Hi I’m Rob the Builder and I want to share with you some information of selection of materials & why they’re so important. Man has been building shelters for many thousands of years, so we have a pretty good idea of what can withstand the elements. Now, I’m not suggesting you need to build something that is going to last a thousand

Rob the Builder: Choosing the right builder for you.

Hi, I'm Rob the Builder and I’d like to talk to you about selecting the right builder. Not all builders are the same and I can help identify the key elements to look for. There are 3 main things to assess in a building contract: Time Cost Quality You can have 2 of these, but

Rob The Builder: Designing your new home

Hi I’m Rob the builder and what I’d like to talk to you about today is designing your new home. The design of your new home is the single most important part of the building process and I’m going to explain why. Not all designers are the same and how do some designers manage to

Rob the Builder: Passive Solar Design

Hi I’m Rob the Builder and I’d like to share some information with you about passive solar design I love the design process as it’s the part of the project where you breathe life into your dream to build a new home. Design is my passion despite the fact I’m a builder? I don't have any ambitions to be one either, but it’s a rewarding process watching people’s faces

3D renders and why they’re so important to get the best results 

Hi I’m Rob the Builder and I’m going to tell you about 3D renders and why they’re so important to get the best results. Firstly, let me explain exactly what a 3D render is, for those who aren’t aware – put simply, it’s the process of producing an image based on three-dimensional data stores within