Time for living
When building a new home, don’t just focus
on functionality and aesthetics – consider
the time you will spend on upkeep too
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By opting for low maintenance design and
materials it’s possible to save time and money
on the upkeep of your home – giving you free-
dom to spend both in ways of your choosing,
rather than becoming a weekend slave to chores.
On the exterior of your new home, it’s about
ensuring any ongoing maintenance required
matches your budget and lifestyle. For example,
the beautiful look of dark cedar weatherboard
may not match the less attractive reality of
higher maintenance, with an expensive stain-
ing process required every few years. In fact, it’s
often the exterior maintenance elements that