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Does blueboard with acrylic render you mentioned require repaint every few years, or absolutely no maintenance? Is it worth paying extra for it compare to Vinyl? Is there anything wrong with vinyl other than looking cheap? My front house is in permalume cladding, it seems Duratuff vinyl...

I agree too, but having a second layer of wall loose about 5sqm of usable floor space.

The options you guys mentioned, are they maintenance-free products once installed? Any idea how much more $ compare to vinyl? Which timber is better for framing, pine or oregon? Should I go for H2 termite/pest treated timber? Does treatment shortens lifespan compare to untreated?

What do you think of Duratuff Vinyl cladding? It seems to be the cheapest option offered by granny flat builders.

What's life expectancy like on the acrylic render and are they zero maintenance once installed?

Hi, I was thinking of option 1, but I am concern it may become unbearably hot during summer in Sydney's 40+ degree weather. Does wool insulation become less effective over time as it absorbs moisture and sag? What's the best wall insulation for timber frame these days?

Mind if I ask if you use foam or wool wall insulation? Is it 450 or 600 eaves? I mean double brick (270 / 110). It's only marginally more than brick veneer (250 / 100) in wall area.

I am undecided which wall construction type (timber frame or full brick) to use for my granny flat, so I like to hear what you used and why. My concern with timber frame is it will get easily hot inside on a hot summer day and can be hard to rent out. If there is tenant, they may move out...