Roofs & coverings
ROOF COVERINGS
Due to the large surface area, visually your roof contributes significantly to the overall look of your home. A roof’s primary goal is to protect and weatherproof the house; however, it is essential not to underestimate the impact roofing can have on the style and appearance of the facade. Ultimately, choosing the roof covering for your new home should come down to several considerations. The roofing material should not only look great, but it should also last a long time. It should also aim to reduce your heating and cooling costs, and shouldn’t require too much maintenance.
CONTROLS
- Well designed hipped roofs and gabled elements which compliment the facade are supported by the Design Review Panel.
- Where roofs are pitched (not skillion or parapet/ flat roofs) the roof pitch is to be a minimum of 22.5 degrees and a maximum of 30 degrees.
- No skillion or parapet/flat roof designs are allowed in Neighbourhood 1 unless they are not the dominant feature and compliment the overall façade design
- Roofs of lighter tones in colour are encouraged where possible.
- Roof coverings must be finished in one of the following materials: − Corrugated steel roof sheet (Colorbond) − Non reflective corrugated metal roof sheeting such as Colorbond − Low-profile concrete tiles
- Where eaves are provided on a house they are required to extend forward over garage doors.
- Eaves are not required to areas of façade finished to a parapet.
- No eaves are required along the side of the garage if the garage is built 0-200mm off the side boundary (i.e. a zero lot where accompanied by an easement for access and maintenance).
EAVES
Eaves are the underside of your roof. Eaves may be installed on all sides of your home that face the street or public view, including all sides of your home where permitted.
SO WHY HAVE EAVES?
Eaves can substantially benefit the aesthetics and feel of the home. The overhang created by your eaves will direct water away from the walls and windows during the rain, which means less cleaning and greater longevity in your build. Eaves can also assist in reducing your cooling bills in the summer by acting as a shade barrier between the high sun and your windows. Unless otherwise approved by the DRP, in Neighbourhood 1 eaves (minimum 450mm) are preffered to all front and sides of the home that face a street or public open space, except for zero lot lines.
Artist’s impression was produced prior to planning approval, statutory approval and commencement of construction and is subject to change. The information, image and artist’s impression depicting interiors, exteriors, landscaping and fencing are intended only as a guide and are not to be relied on as a representative of the final product. Upgrade options shown. Landscaping and fencing may not be included. Furnishings not included. Prospective purchasers must refer to the building contract, which is subject to change in accordance with the terms of the contract.