Running cladding in opposite directions gives a contemporary look. Many examples I've seen seem to vary the profile width each. ie. narrow verticals juxtaposed with broader horizontals. You could clad base in a recycled plastic timber-look product or composite timber cladding. (Colour stable and no maintenance). Stone could look fab too. Painting it the Farrier would definitely be simplest. You could do a contrast with the verandah floor and its edge.

That sounds like a good idea bigreader. The frame is a bronze with a greenish tone and painting the bit between the windows the same colour would make the window look more cohesive. I also want to repaint the concrete verandah that runs around the house (semi-rural with water tanks underneath so don't want to pave etc). Thinking Berger paving paint Jasper which is a darker tone? Thanks...exterior colours are so difficult. .

Thanks @oklouise, @siriuskey. I know I really really need to get up in the roof (or more likely get someone else to get up there, it's a small access hole and a long way off the ground and I'm not great at either of those things with a ladder). If I'm right about a max ~3m height in existing roof space we could fit ~3-3.5m wide room essentially above the hallway of original house and meet minimum heights (I think....). And then hopefully a little wider under an extended roofline to the back, without it being a full/boxy second storey extension. Here is a super rough sketch of the current layout of the house. The dotted orange lines are drawing over existing roofline when I overlay a screenshot from google maps, so not 100%. I don't have a proper house plan, will need to get something drawn up. It pretty much fills the block width (~0.5m from wall to fence each side), but we have heaps of backyard to extend into (`18m from current back of house to back fence), but do plan to eventually add a separate garage accessed from back lane and want to keep a big backyard. No important view to chase, but looking directly south is over green space/park, every other direction is pretty suburban. If the roof conversion is possible, I think I want to convert the small bedroom 3 into a family bathroom, kitchen into a 3rd bedroom, split the dining in half and make that into a study off the lounge. Then push the whole back wall out probably 2.5-3ish metres and in that open space, fit a powder room, staircase, laundry/mudroom with external access, living/dining/kitchen. Possibly fit a scullery into the other half of the current dining? And put a covered deck off the back. This is the real design dilemma I guess, where exactly do the stairs go (against wall shared with lounge?), and if no roof conversion, then it's either raise up full storey (still need to work out where stairs go) or work out how to add a master suite to single storey extension. I'm really struggling with getting that to work.

Table of Contents The advantages of vinyl windows Advantages of wooden windows Which is better? Replace it with vinyl or wood windows. Table of Contents The advantages of vinyl windows Advantages of wooden windows Which is better? Replace it with vinyl or wood windows. Windows replacement in Melbourne Australia is what everyone should do at least once in their life. No matter what material you choose for your windows: wood or vinyl, they are unique and have advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at these. Advice and tips fromprofessional Property Service and Maintenance Company The advantages of vinyl windows Vinyl windows do not require maintenance. High-quality vinyl windows are reliable and durable. Vinyl wings and frame corners are sealed after welding. It is difficult to make wood and metal corners airtight because they are mechanically connected. Even if they are stained, the stamp will deteriorate over time. Vinyl doesn't rot like wood. 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Advantages of wooden windows Modern wooden windows have nothing in common with their ancient counterparts. The advantages of wooden windows are: The perfect high-quality construction of wooden windows perfectly protects the room from bad weather and noise. It is very durable and allows windows to serve for many decades. Wood is a natural building material that is very respectful of the environment. This means that wooden windows perform well compared to their plastic counterparts in terms of safety and environmental friendliness. Natural materials guarantee excellent thermal insulation and protection against frost at low temperatures. An important advantage of wooden windows is their resistance to condensation. The variety of types of wood used in the manufacture of profiles determines the rich color palette of the final products. Customers have the opportunity to choose the right tone and texture for each interior. Wooden windows are a sign of good taste. They are incredibly aesthetic and look cozier and more elegant than plastic substitutes. Disadvantages of wooden windows It is understandable that wooden windows also have some disadvantages. There are not many of them, but it is still necessary to mention them: Windows, like other wood products, are not cheap. High costs of wood, high labor costs for its processing - these are the components of prices. But the game is worth it, rest assured. Wooden windows can become permeable to water over time and easily warp. Fortunately, modern processing techniques keep this possibility to a minimum. Wooden profiles require careful maintenance. When you have made a final decision on the material of the structures you want to install in your home, it is time to decide on a manufacturer. Need Help for your Home Improvement Contact Us and we are more than happy to give you advice straight from ourProfessional Home improvement specialists. Which is better? Replace it with vinyl or wood windows. Windows replacement in Melbourne Australia is what everyone should do at least once in their life. No matter what material you choose for your windows: wood or vinyl, they are unique and have advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at these. Advice and tips from professional Property Service and Maintenance Company The advantages of vinyl windows Vinyl windows do not require maintenance. High-quality vinyl windows are reliable and durable. Vinyl wings and frame corners are sealed after welding. It is difficult to make wood and metal corners airtight because they are mechanically connected. Even if they are stained, the stamp will deteriorate over time. Vinyl doesn't rot like wood. With wooden windows, there is always the risk of deterioration from moisture. If the moldings break and moisture seeps into the window, it can cause warping, discoloration, poor adhesion, and eventually rot. Vinyl windows are easy to install. Vinyl windows have more colors. Thanks to innovative coating technologies, vinyl windows can be painted in any color. The disadvantages of vinyl windows are: Vinyl may discolor in extreme weather conditions. This is especially true in conditions of intense heat. They cannot be repainted, so in this case, the window will need to be replaced. Adjustment costs. Vinyl windows are difficult to shape, so manufacturers use a process called extrusion to get the job done. The cost of standard windows is minimal, but custom windows can cost more depending on the size of the project. Low resale value. Vinyl windows do not add as much value to a home like other types of windows. Advantages of wooden windows Modern wooden windows have nothing in common with their ancient counterparts. The advantages of wooden windows are: The perfect high-quality construction of wooden windows perfectly protects the room from bad weather and noise. It is very durable and allows windows to serve for many decades. Wood is a natural building material that is very respectful of the environment. This means that wooden windows perform well compared to their plastic counterparts in terms of safety and environmental friendliness. Natural materials guarantee excellent thermal insulation and protection against frost at low temperatures. An important advantage of wooden windows is their resistance to condensation. The variety of types of wood used in the manufacture of profiles determines the rich color palette of the final products. Customers have the opportunity to choose the right tone and texture for each interior. Wooden windows are a sign of good taste. They are incredibly aesthetic and look cozier and more elegant than plastic substitutes. Disadvantages of wooden windows It is understandable that wooden windows also have some disadvantages. There are not many of them, but it is still necessary to mention them: Windows, like other wood products, are not cheap. High costs of wood, high labor costs for its processing - these are the components of prices. But the game is worth it, rest assured. Wooden windows can become permeable to water over time and easily warp. Fortunately, modern processing techniques keep this possibility to a minimum. Wooden profiles require careful maintenance. When you have made a final decision on the material of the structures you want to install in your home, it is time to decide on a manufacturer. Need Help for your Home Improvement Contact Us and we are more than happy to give you advice straight from our Professional Home improvement specialists.