Franklin Charity House Project by Master Builders Association of the ACT

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The Land Development Agency’s dedication to achieving new standards of innovation, excellence and value in urban design and sustainable development in

Five local charities that provide services to Canberra’s homeless and disadvantaged are set to benefit from the auction of the Franklin Charity House in early 2013.

Canberra is evident in their development of Franklin. The suburb of Franklin illustrates the Land Development Agency’s commitment to developing residential communities that are resourced with

Canberra’s peak building and construction association, the Master Builders Association of the ACT, has joined forces with the Land Development Agency on the Franklin Charity House project.

a range of residential styles and well defined and efficient corridors for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

The construction of the Franklin Charity House has been led by Classic Constructions, a business that is recognised as one of Canberra’s leading construction companies and renowned for its quality and service.

Franklin’s top class community facilities with high quality recreational open spaces further enhance the liveability of this suburb.

A true example of the ACT building and construction industry coming together to support the local community, the Franklin Charity House is set to become a benchmark in residential construction. The two storey, double garage, 384 square metre house will feature a 7 star thermal rating which is achieved by its orientation on the block and its modern slab construction together with the use of double glazed windows and extensive insulation. With its sleek design and modern features, the House will be the ideal setting for entertaining family and friends in the undercover alfresco area with built-in barbecue surrounded by a generously sized backyard with easy care landscaping. The House will also boast hydronic heating, solar hot water and the lower level will provide adaptable design features, making it accessible for older people and people who may have physical disabilities.

Franklin set the benchmark for community building initiatives by the introduction of the Land Development Agency’s ‘Mingle’ Program. ‘Mingle’ seeks to develop vibrant communities and hosts a variety of events such as the Gubur Dhaura heritage site tour. Franklin was developed to ensure that the cultural significance of Gubur Dhaura remains protected and respected, while enabling visitors to experience and enjoy the area. The Franklin Charity House is located in a quiet suburban street, close to public transport and schools with city views to the south.

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The proceeds from the auction are set to benefit five charities within the ACT including YWCA of Canberra, YouthCARE Canberra, the Canberra Men’s Centre, Toora Women and Inanna Inc. Each of these charities work to provide services to specific members of the Canberra community who are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless and includes young people, older men and women and those escaping domestic violence. The YWCA of Canberra The YWCA of Canberra currently works with approximately 4,500 Canberrans through the delivery of 28 quality programs, across 20 physical locations, in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership. The YWCA of Canberra is proposing to use the funds raised through the Franklin Charity House project to contribute to the purchase and fit-out of two properties to meet the housing needs of older single women who have insufficient superannuation savings to enter the rental market, but are not eligible for public housing. YouthCARECanberra YouthCARECanberra managed by Communities@Work offers a range of services to young people aged 12 to 25 years who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need of intensive support to help them get back on their feet. It is proposed that funds raised will be used to employ a part-time, female outreach worker to complement the existing full-time, male outreach worker as well as providing emergency assistance to meet immediate needs such as accommodation and medical services. Given the nature of the issues being confronted by many clients (drug/alcohol abuse, mental health issues, family breakdown, domestic violence), and their emotional fragility, a female worker will enhance the capacity of the program to meet the needs of a broader cross-section of clients and enable the current case load of 25 clients to be increased. The Canberra Men’s Centre The Canberra Men’s Centre’s objective is to have service clients regain a valued place in society, including safe housing, employment and participation in social cultural

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and recreation activities. The Canberra Men’s Centre has identified support worker training as the priority activity to be supported by the project. The training will be in the form of classes, workshops, complex needs clinics and a one week internship in Adelaide. The Canberra Men’s Centre will support the training of eight ACT support workers. Inanna Inc. Innana Inc will direct money to assist indigenous children in families experiencing homelessness. Inanna propose to reconnect children in crisis and at risk with education. The project will hire a case manager to support a gradual reentry into an education stream. The case worker will visit target families and initially conduct education activities on site in the local area with educational activities conducted in a small bus or similar transport vehicle. The case worker will also supply access to books, materials, on site meals, and sports and recreational supplies. The program would aim to introduce children to a school-like learning environment, and a school-like discipline of classes and teacher – pupil interaction. The ultimate goal would be to prepare children to enroll in a conventional school and participate in the full school curriculum. Toora Women Toora Women provides a range of support services to women and women with children who are homeless due to domestic violence, drug and alcohol issues, mental health, sexual assault and exiting prison. Toora Women proposes to fund extended opening hours for a women’s shelter and associated crisis support services with project funding. With the project funding, the service will open later in the evenings, and provide a wider range of services, survival kits, and consumables for clients To date, over 60 companies have generously come on board to supply the labour and materials for the construction of the four bedroom house. Their contributions will greatly add to the proceeds from the auction, providing hope for the future for the ACT homeless and disadvantaged. Keep up to date with all the exciting news at W: www.franklincharityhouse.org.au F: www.facebook.com/franklincharityhouse T: @franklin_house

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Building the Franklin Charity House has involved more than 60 Master Builders members (see page 104). Some have given their time, some have given materials, without the generosity of these parties this project could not have happened.

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With its sleek design and modern features, the Franklin Charity House will be the ideal setting for entertaining family and friends in the undercover alfresco area with a built-in barbecue surrounded by a generously sized backyard with easy care landscaping. To achieve the 7 star energy rated home , the Franklin Charity House needed a number of key aspects for the building fabric. The most crucial being double-glazed windows. Compared with existing energy efficient window options, Trend thermAL windows are a more cost effective solution, and one that provides a high energy efficiency rating for the house. This, combined with the modern slab construction, the orientation of the house on the block and the extensive insulation have ensured the desired energy efficiency will be achieved.

The House will also boast hydronic heating. This type of heating works by circulating warm water through a network of crosslinked poly-ethlene pipes laid in the slab (pictured left), efficiently spreading heat throughout the house. The Apricus solar hot water unit on the roof uses evacuated tube technology to heat the water and is boosted by a gas system which will ensure that hot water is always available at the cheapest possible price. The owner of the house will save serious dollars in running costs. Michael and George Tanchevski of Classic Constructions are hoping to add to their vast collection of awards in 2013 with the Franklin Charity House project.

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Classic Constructions is a strong supporter of charities within Canberra and the region and were delighted to assist when asked by Master Builders ACT for technical experience and assistance in managing the Franklin Charity House project.

Under floor heating creates a feeling of well being, as it gently and evenly warms the home. We are grateful to Branco Boilers who have installed a Rehau Under Floor Heating System. This type of heating works by circulating warm water through a network of cross-linked poly-ethlene pipes laid in the slab, efficiently spreading heat throughout the house. Using a modern control system the underfloor heating provides the right amount of heat to various rooms individually controlled by thermostats.

MBA Group Training provides continual learning opportunities through industry training and education services. Safe work practices within the industry are a priority with the Master Builders and expert advice is available in a range of areas including workplace health and safety requirements, industry codes of practice, education and training.

With a large number of loyal contractors, the wider team at Classic Constructions were willing to follow suit and provide their products and services to this great cause. Classic Constructions is a family owned company established in 1987 by Michael and George Tanchevski. Over time Classic Constructions has grown by continuously improving the level of service and high quality homes built for each client, treating every home as though it were one of their own.

The MBA Group Training Scheme has created significant employment opportunities for Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets and has eased administrative burdens for Host Employers.

MBA Group Training Apprentices have assisted in the build of the Franklin Charity House.

Call (02) 6024 4628 for more information Throughout the Franklin Charity House project MBA Group Training apprentices have gained valuable onsite experience working with the subcontractors by erecting the frames and trusses, bricklaying and more recently, fitting the external cladding.

At Classic Constructions the philosophy is simple – to provide you with a creative, cost effective solution to your lifestyle and space needs, while guaranteeing the highest level of quality and service, to make sure your dream is a reality.

The MBA Group Training carpentry apprentices have also constructed this superb Cubby House for the back yard of the Franklin Charity House. To make sure the colours are a match for the Charity House, Melinda Boag our project design consultant provided the colour scheme. We then asked Baressi Painting Services to help clients of the Canberra Men’s Centre with the painting.

Classic Constructions hope that much needed funds and greater community awareness are generated from the completion of the Franklin Charity House and look forward to assisting many more local charities in partnership with excellent organisations such as the Master Builders ACT, LDA and the ACT Government.

MBA Group Training Apprentices built the cubby house for the Franklin Charity House. (Above and Below)

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Thanks to The Canberra Men’s Centre for the painting of the cubby house.

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Painting was not Frank Barresi’s trade of choice when he finished college.

A. Murray and Sons (ACT) Pty Ltd have been operating in the ACT since 1988 and has been a member of the Master Builders ACT since 1990.

Operating in Australia since 2001, Caesarstone® is today the market leading brand of quartz surfaces in Australia. Caesarstone Australia Pty Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of the manufacturer and has branches in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and sub distributors in New Zealand. With an extensive distribution network, Caesarstone® is well positioned to meet the needs of both retail and trade customers Australia wide.

Barresi Painting Services is a family business that started in the early 70’s. Frank remembers being pulled out of bed when it was still dark to go and spend his school holidays on the scenic building sites around Canberra and because of that, he was pretty certain at a young age painting was not for him. How wrong he was! As Frank explains “After college I started working with my dad for extra money which then led to me to an apprenticeship with him. I then grew to appreciate the trade and how much of an important part it plays in the overall building process. As a finishing trade you walk into a house with bare gyprock and transform it into a home, leaving you with a real sense of personal achievement”. Barresi Painting Services takes pride in their quality workmanship, together with the modern painting technologies used, ultimately providing superior customer service and satisfaction. Barresi Painting Services is constantly evolving and improving painting systems which allow them to produce a higher quality finish more efficiently. In the past Frank’s experience in contributing to charities was through donations. Like most people he always felt he could do more, so when Classic Constructions asked if was interested in participating in the Franklin Charity House he thought it would be a great way to incorporate his skills directly to the charities that will benefit from the sale of this house. Frank said he felt it was important to be part of the Franklin Charity House “With the information provided to me I can see these charities cover a widespread part of the Canberra community ranging from young people to older men and women. It is very satisfying knowing that my involvement in the Franklin Charity House may in some way help a fellow member of our community in their time of need”. Call 02 6242 0033 for more information

During the last 24 years AMS have grown from a small company to one of the largest Hydraulic companies in the ACT with a current staff of 68 people seven of these staff are MBA Group Training Apprentices. AMS have worked on hundreds of construction sites in the ACT, such as Hospitals, Office Blocks, High-rise Apartments, Shopping centres, Student Accommodation, Major Refurbishments and schools all ranging in contract value from as small as $100 to $7million dollars. AMS provide services in the way of Sanitary Plumbing, Drainage, Hot and Cold water supply, Gas services, Civil Works and Design and Construct services. AMS take pride in delivering all projects on time and with the highest quality of workmanship and professionalism. When the Master Builders ACT asked AMS if they would help in the plumbing to the Franklin Charity House, David Morgan said he would be happy to help. The work involved in the installation of this plumbing consists of installing Stackwork to upper level of the house servicing the bathroom, including the hot and cold water to the fixtures. The work for the lower level consists of an Alfresco area with a sink, a powder room with WC and basin, laundry, kitchen and ensuite. All of these areas will have hot and cold water supplied. The type of water pipe AMS will use is a new system called Multec. This pipe is an aluminium plastic coated pipe. To avoid any cross connections this pipe is coloured white for cold and red for hot.

The exceptional beauty, strength and durability of quartz ensure a product that is far superior to natural stone and other manufactured surfaces. Created from 93% natural quartz aggregates, organic pigments and enhanced polymer resins, Caesarstone® provides a surface with exceptional properties of heat, stain, scratch and chip resistance. The Caesarstone® product range includes four collections - Classico™, Supremo™, Motivo™ and Concetto™. These collections offer a contemporary approach to kitchen design and renovations while maintaining the quality and luxury that consumers have come to expect from this category. With five new designs added to the Caesarstone® Classico™ collection, this has not just expanded our range, but also further refined its relevance to the needs of design professionals and end consumers alike.

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Cocoa Fudge™ is deliciously rich from both its organic blended structure and chocolate brown colour.

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Shitake™ can simply be described as beautiful, with a delicate organic blend of mushroom, white and darker tones – we see this as a new sophisticated classic design.

Caesarstone® engineered stone surfaces are a smart, modern alternative to products such as marble and granite for kitchen bench tops and splash backs as well as bathroom vanities and wall linings. For homeowners looking to renovate their kitchen or bathroom, Caesarstone’s website (www.caesarstone.com. au) is a fantastic place to start that process with colour and design ideas and a ‘where to view’ feature that will locate the nearest, most convenient showroom with Caesarstone on display, anywhere in the country. Caesarstone was very pleased to be involved in the Franklin Charity House and provided its Pure White colour from its core Classico collection for the kitchen bench tops.

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Plumbing, Bathroom & Kitchen Products

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Southern Innovations and Southern Plumbing Plus are proud to be associated with the wonderful concept of the Charity House at Franklin. In conjunction with their suppliers, they’ve been able to donate plumbing, bathroom and kitchen products which will provide real quality for the ultimate owners of the house. These include Baumatic appliances for the kitchen, high-end European fixtures from Rogerseller for the bathrooms, and on the roof, an efficient and highly effective solar hot water system from Apricus. A Canberra locally-owned company, Southern Plumbing Supplies has been serving the capital and the region around it for more than 35 years. Their two main stores in Canberra are at 21 Lyell Street in Fyshwick and 149 Flemington Road in Mitchell. At both locations, customers will find showrooms that are places of inspiration and ideas. They display contemporary products of outstanding quality with the latest in European design, form and colour. The company’s commercial sales team uses the resources of the showrooms to advise builders and developers on the right product for each of their projects – whether it be a multi-level block of units, a cluster of townhouses or a cottage development. With years of experience behind them, members of the commercial team know the best application of bathroom and kitchen products to suit any budget.

appliances in the kitchen include a 7-function fully programmable oven, a four burner gas cooktop with a wok burner, an under-bench dishwasher, a 90cm stainless steel and curved glass canopy rangehood and a built-in microwave with grill function. In the bathrooms there are back-to-wall toilet suites from Rogerseller, pin-lever mixers, sleek bathroom accessories and a luxurious 1700 full metal bath. The Apricus solar hot water unit on the roof uses evacuated tube technology to heat the water and is boosted by a gas system which will ensure that hot water is always available at the cheapest possible price. The owner of the house will save serious dollars in running costs. Managing Director of Southern Plumbing and Southern Innovations, Warwick Beutler, said “the Charity House idea received such widespread industry support because it was a wonderful way of helping a range of needy charities in the ACT. Everyone associated with the project – the MBA, Classic Constructions, the LDA and the ACT Government – is to be congratulated” .

Warmth and simplicity brings this tile selection out of the cold, for the Franklin Charity House. Rivoland is proud to support this worthy initiative to help the vulnerable in our community.

works in the busy accounts area with her daughter, Emily. Denis has developed strong relationships with builders and tilers in the region and overseas suppliers to meet their needs.

Designer Melinda Boag has selected “Desco Latte” a medium sized tile at 400 x 400mm for the main floor area. The architectural style created throughout is minimal and appealing to all styles and tastes. To complement the main area the “Desco Latte” has been applied to the wet areas. This tile is available in a variety of sizes making it a very practical choice for challenging floors. The wet areas have been treated alike though separately identified by the features tiles.

With the customer demand and the family’s commitment to customer service the family began to employ external staff. Today there are over 35 staff throughout the Queanbeyan and Mitchell showrooms and warehouses.

The main bathroom area is warmly accented with “Chic Red” a glazed porcelain tile 240 x 600mm, with a subtle pattern. It’s soft paprika tones are sure to work with any decor. The ensuite area is accented with “Chic Red’s” sister, “Chic Moka”. A tasty and seductive chocolate flavoured tile that is guaranteed to impress and have you wanting more. Finally, to balance these warm tones throughout the remaining wet area walls are finished with a simple yet beautiful Matt white ceramic wall tile 200 x 400mm. This allows all the elements to “have a say” and work together in harmony, letting you get back to what’s important... Living! Tony and Gabriella Guglielmin established Rivoland Granular Marble in partnership in 1976. The business specialised in texture coating for walls, operating out of a premises in Paterson Parade Queanbeyan. In 1981 the business moved into tile industry with Tony and Gabriella’s eldest son, Denis joining the business. They moved to a small premises in the centre of Queanbeyan on Crawford Street with a very small showroom. The tiles then were all Italian ceramic. A few years later with the business expanding Tony constructed their new and still existing showroom at 100 Crawford Street.

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The commercial team has put together some stunning products for the Franklin Charity House. The Baumatic

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In 2007 they opened a trade store in Mitchell to better serve their customers due to the amount of ongoing construction work on the north side of Canberra. Rivoland opened another showroom in January last year in Mitchell at the same site as the trade centre. It has been received well and both the Queanbeyan and Mitchell showrooms continue to provide inspiration and ideas for those that visit. Rivoland works closely with many of Canberra and the surrounds builders and tilers. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have several trucks on the road each day delivering tiles to builders throughout the region. Sales and logistics staff work together to strive to get the right product to the customer in a timely manner. Rivoland Tiles product availability is the largest in the ACT and NSW regional area. They import from Italy, Spain, China and Brazil, products ranging from ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone in all shapes and sizes. Rivoland also work closely with Australian suppliers and wholesalers showcasing a range second to none. Rivoland Tiles is also a major supplier of tiling materials, tools and adhesives for all trade and renovation needs. Specialist fixing systems for those hard to lay floors, wet saws, tiles cutters to suit all projects and budgets, hole saws plus more are some of our specialities. Primers, adhesives, grouts and specialist finishing products are kept in constant supply to ensure the best possible finish. Visit www.rivoland.com.au for more information 99

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Leader Security

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Site Security - Ness Home Security Alarm System

Tankworks Australia is a leading national manufacturer of corrugated steel rainwater tanks with production plants in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The operation supplies many builders, trade customers and consumers on the East coast of Australia including a significant level of business within the ACT. The operation began as a small Sydney suburban tank building operation in 1934 and has operated continually since this date. Over the last decade the business has steadily grown to now be recognised as one of the main suppliers of rainwater harvesting solutions. Tankworks Australia is proud to be supplying an industry leading Rainwater Harvesting package for the Franklin Charity House. The package consists of two made to measure 4000L Modline corrugated steel water tanks with the latest Integrated Evolution MKII pump and switching system. The tanks are designed to fit neatly at the rear of the property and are colour matched to the brick work to be unobtrusive and practical. Tankworks pioneered the made to measure solution and the latest design of the Modline tank (square ended slimline) means the maximum amount of water can be stored with the smallest possible footprint. “Many builders are surprised how economical we can be in the manufacture and delivery of a made to measure tank to suit their house design and meet the capacity requirements, often matching or beating other off the shelf solutions” says David Mortimer of Tankworks.

Leader Security is a proud supporter of the Franklin Charity House. With security playing such a vital role in any home, it makes sense that when building such a prestigious home that protecting the asset as well as the people who live in it now and into the future makes for a sound investment.

In addition to the tanks the system will utilise an internal sump pump feeding the tank mounted Evolution MKII switching system. This system will feed the rainwater first and then switch seamlessly back to the mains water supply when the tanks are empty. The system is neatly packaged into the tank and contains a two stage filtration setup to ensure the water is sediment free when delivered to the toilets and other devices.

Leader Security is a locally based Australian owned innovator of cutting edge security solutions for a diverse range of industries. Leader specialises in the delivery of affordable physical and electronic security solutions. We offer an extensive range of protection services to accommodate varying levels of risk, and we are pro-active in identifying, prioritising and managing the security requirements of our clients.

“We are very excited to be offering the Evolution MKII system which is exclusive to Tankworks Australia and is a result of lengthy development with Industry Partner Davey Water products” says David Mortimer. “The system is factory integrated to the tank and delivered ready for a simple hookup to the house pipe work, installation time is halved and the whole unit is backed by a full 3 year onsite warranty”

Leader Security train and employ local people to the highest standard to assist in the provision of security services for local families and business. Leader Security is dedicated to the protection and preservation of assets, people, property and information. We, in consultation with you, can select or design an efficient, yet cost-effective security program to suit your specific needs.

It is expected that the system will save over 40 000 litres of water a year and provide a reliable water source avoiding wasting precious drinking grade water for such task as flushing toilets or garden watering.

Leader Security was built on the foundations of quality, service and excellence. We strive to exceed expectations through a process of continuous innovation and by providing the highest levels of quality service. We understand that each client’s requirements are unique and special to their own needs, hence flexibility is a key factor in our organisation. We meet our clients’ safety challenges by creating a secure, organised, stress-free environment in which we’re committed to providing superior service, second to none.

The operation is ISO9001 certified and all the tanks carry the Watermark approval providing consumers confidence and security of a quality product backed by a well established company. Tankworks specializes in supplying complete packages to the residential building sector which are well engineered and price competitive to achieve many years of seamless operation. Visit www.tankworks.com.au for more information

Leader Security with the support of Seadan Security and Electronics will be showcasing the latest range of security solutions within the Franklin Charity House Project; the services being provided include the provision of Leader’s Virtual Security solution to protect the project throughout the construction phase. Virtual Security involves the installation of an intruder activated video alarm system, backed by a rapid response from highly trained man & dog teams to confirmed activations. Since its inception Leader’s Virtual Security solution has led to more than 400 arrests primarily from construction sites. Ensuring the outside is protected is only one part of what the Leader Team will be delivering. Knock Knock… Who’s there? The new owners will know exactly who’s there with this state of the art video door intercom system complete with colour video monitor, the ability to safely screen your guests means no more unwanted visitors. The Gidatech colour video intercom represents one of the finest video intercom systems commercially available and supports multiple entry points as well as multiple answering points throughout the house. Another great feature of the Gidatech system is its ability to record images of visitors whilst the occupants are away from the home for review on their return, so you will always know who’s dropped by for a visit. To top things off Leader Security will be installing an Australian Made quality Ness home security alarm system incorporating a state of the art Navigator LCD touch screen. The Navigator touch screen is one of the best looking touch pads on the market, its backlit digital display is extremely user friendly making it an ideal choice even for the biggest technophobe, and its ultra-modern design ensures it will complement the most modern of homes. Visit www.leadersecurity.com.au for more information

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James Hardie have come on board the Franklin Charity House project with the provision of a cladding and flooring system.

Austral Bricks™ are very proud to be associated with the Charity House development at Franklin. Austral has had a long and close relationship with both the Master Builders Association of the ACT and Classic Constructions so it made sense to come on board to support such a worthy cause. The Charity House is a good way to give back to the community that has supported our business over many years.

To achieve the 7 Star energy rating the Franklin Charity House needed double glazed windows. Trend Windows joined the project to showcse their new thermal energy efficient windows and doors.s Trend thermAL energy efficiency windows & doors are a revolutionary hybrid window product combining the strength and security of aluminium with ERP, a new patented insulating skin. ERP is an advanced Extruded Rigid Polymer, which incorporates a number of innovative properties. These properties include pre-stressing to eliminate expansion and contraction, UV stabilisation to protect from sun exposure and impact modification to protect against accidental damage.

This innovative feature allows for a bold exterior colour choice while a more subtle and complimentary colour can be used for the interior. When compared with existing energy efficient window options, Trend thermAL is a more cost effective solution by far. Trend thermAL is available in awning, casement and fixed windows and sliding doors. Thank you to Trend Windows for providing their energy efficient thermAL windows and doors. For more information about this unique product contact the team at Trend Windows. Visit www.trendwindows.com.au for more information

Smarter building begins before a single hammer is lifted. It starts from the moment the building materials are designed and produced. This new generation of sustainable building products feature the advanced cement composite Scyon.™ Challenging conventional building methods, they ingeniously combine workability and durability with artful simplicity. Not only is Scyon™ resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire1, but it can also be gun nailed and is easy to cut – like timber. From breathtaking facades, to resilient flooring, Scyon™ opens the door to a new generation of sustainable, efficient and durable products. Scyon Axon – Vertically grooved cladding. Scyon Axon is a vertically grooved cladding panel that looks sharp and smooth. Select from the two (133mm and 400mm) vertical groove width patterns. In the Franklin Charity House we selected Axon 400mm. Axon is cladding is made from Scyon, the advanced lightweight cement composite with heavy duty performance. Not only resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire(1) , but it can also be gun nailed and easy to cut – like timber.

Trend thermAL has been designed to accommodate double glazed units up to 24mm for maximum energy efficiency. With over 60 glazing options available, there is one to suit any situation or climate zone in Australia. For design and aesthetic purposes,Trend thermAL enables selection of a two colour option. One colour for the aluminium exterior and a separate colour for the ERP interior. The colours have been tested for non-degradation and steadfastness in order to withstand harsh climatic conditions.

Austral Bricks™ is a part of the Brickworks Group which includes Bristile Roofing™, Auswest Timbers™, Austral Masonry™ and our newest addition Austral Precast™. Brickworks have a long history of supporting various charities throughout Australia. For the past 10 years the Brickworks has been donating $30,000.00 a year to the Children’s Cancer Council. On top of this participating staff members donate $1.00 a week from their wage that also goes to this charity. Overall around $60,000.00 is donated to the Children’s Cancer Council. This money is used to buy new medical equipment. Austral Bricks would like to thank the Master Builders Association of the ACT for giving them the opportunity to be involved with this development and are looking forward to continuing to work together. Visit www.australbricks.com.au for more information

Scyon Secura flooring throughout the second floor. Scyon™ Secura™ interior flooring is a heavy weight structural flooring substrate that can be easily used for tile, vinyl and carpet finishes over timber or steel floor joists in both residential general interiors and wet areas. The strong, no-squeak feel of Secura™ interior flooring gives a solid impression without the weight and cost of concrete. Secura™ interior flooring has a10-year product warranty. When installed and maintained correctly and to the extent set out in James Hardie’s published literature current at the time of installation.

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A Murray and Sons AC Blue ACT Recycling ACT Waterproofing Amey Bros Artistic Concrete Austral Bricks Barresi Painters Bluescope Steel Branco Boilers Burning Log Canberra Sand & Gravel Capital Cranes Caeserstone Classic Tiling Classic Excavations Capital Gas Works Capital Insulation Coates Hire Corinthian

Corkhill Brothers CRT Dawe Constructions Designs by Mahony Easy Care Landscaping Eclipse Carpentry Enviropest Ern Smith Euro Bricklaying Evatt Cleaning Fast Reo Gainsborough Herzog Steel Hewatt Earthworks Independent Property Group James Hardie Leader Security M & S Kitchens M & S Surveyors Master Builders Fidelity Fund

Melinda Boag Designs Meyer Vandenberg Monaro Mix Palmers TV Rivoland Tiles Southcoast Stairs Regency Screens Rent a Fence Rovera Scaffolding (ACT) Scaffad Australia Simeco Electrical Contractors Southern Innovations Stoddart Group Stonehenge Tankworks Thirlston Floor Coverings Trend Windows WR Engineering

If you would like to be a part of this important local project, please contact:

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David Leitch t 02 6175 5970 e dleitch@mba.org.au w franklincharityhouse.org.au

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