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THREE NEW 2-BEDROOM PREFAB HOME DESIGNS BY WESTBUILT

19 December, 2019 | by David Westerman

Our designers have been busy over the last few weeks preparing three new home designs for your viewing! We’ve created each design to introduce a modern, unique feel and showcase what you can do with a modular home. These prefab designs are perfect as a manager’s home, second dwelling or retirement home – whatever your situation is!

SAVING WATER. 4 TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE WATER IN YOUR NEW HOME!

6 December, 2019 | by David Westerman

PASSIVE COOLING. FIVE FEATURES TO CONSIDER KEEPING THE SUMMER HEAT AT BAY.

29 November, 2019 | by David Westerman

Do I need council approval to build a modular home?

22 November, 2019 | by David Westerman

Getting council approval for a modular home is usually a simple process. In saying that, in NSW especially, you will need to watch out for some quirks with individual councils. Also, if you’re considering using a modular home as a secondary dwelling, then this has another whole range of issues you need to consider.

TOP MODULAR HOME DESIGN MISTAKES (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM!)

1 November, 2019 | by David Westerman

Wondering what mistakes to avoid when designing your custom modular home? A poorly designed home only leads to frustration and disappointment. So, we've put together the top modular home design mistakes that we've seen made over the years., from lack of storage space to low energy efficiency to using the wrong type of design Read on about how to...

How can I keep my modular home safe from bushfires?

11 October, 2019 | by David Westerman

Bushfires pose a risk to just about every homeowner in Australia. Fires are of course more of a concern wherever there are dense clusters of vegetation nearby and also in areas with extremely dry weather patterns. The risks of sweeping bushfires are compounded in rural regions where access to firefighting services may be limited.