At some point during the delivery of your new home to the site we will need to get the modules off the truck and onto the newly installed foundations. Where ever possible we will try to transfer the modules from the truck directly onto the stumps but in some cases the only possible way is to use a crane. Your site will be assessed individually and the access and modules delivery system determined.
Read MoreOne of the important first steps in the construction of your new home is organising a soil test so the building foundations can be designed and certified. The soil test will give the soil a classification based on the NCC. Many of the sites where we have built have had a S or M rating. These classifications usually present no problems for the Surefoot stumping system that we often use.
Read MoreIt is a running joke at Prominda that our sales staff say all sites are flat and access is easy. However, once site levels are taken - it turns out almost all sites have a slope! The good news is, in most cases a little slope is helpful as it makes it easy to determine where rainwater or septic tanks should best be placed. Remember that water - and other things - like to flow downhill
Read MoreIf you’re planning to build a home or purchase a new property, you’ll soon come across the term “BAL” (Bushfire Attack Level). It’s important to understand BAL ratings because they can affect your building costs and overall budget - especially if your property has a high risk level. Let’s take a look at BAL classifications and what factors can affect where your property rates.
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