Having good materials for one’s dream space is one thing. Having quality material that’s environmentally friendly, durable and reliable is even better. Tight Grain Timber and Kiln Dried Wood are excellent examples of these.

Australian building expert and owner of IdeasWood, Brian Best, discusses the finest materials, like Tight Grain Timber and Kiln Dried Wood, for homeowners to use for kit homes.

When referring to Tight Grain Timber, it is important to explain what wood grain is. Wood grain is the arrangement of a wood’s fibres, resulting from the growth of a tree. When a tree is cut, fibres reveal a visual pattern of relatively darker and lighter wood, commonly known as the grain or, more precisely, the ‘figure’. Wood grain also affects the texture of a piece of sawn timber.

Appearances of sawn wood pieces are affected by the size, arrangement and type of these fibres. Different ways of sawing can reveal different grain patterns, with the most common method known as quarter sawing, when a log is cut into even boards that form parallel plains.

Due to the way in which wood grows, each piece of timber has its own unique grain pattern. There are no identical pieces. With over 60,000 types of tree in the world, there are a phenomenal range of different figures, grains and textures.

“In particular, ‘Tight Grain’ is also referred to as smooth grain or fine grain by wood specialists. Tight is the ideal selection, not only because of its aesthetic properties, but tight grain timber has durability and strength, along with working abilities and benefits to create any design imaginable,” says Best.

In terms of ‘Kiln Dried Wood’, the kiln process focuses on the drying of the wood, done in a chamber, in which air circulation, temperature and humidity are controlled so moisture content of the wood can be reduced to a particular point without drying defects. Kiln drying prevents the wood from warping and cracking over time as well.

The benefits of kiln dried wood are great in building wooden furniture as kiln dried wood does not crack and dry out. Kiln dried wood prevents mould and mildew as mould or mildew spores are killed by high temperatures during the heating process. Kiln dried wood is also resistant to pests and insects due to the high temperatures in its preparation as well.

Kiln dried wood can save homeowners money as well. If kiln dried wood is used in the first instance, repairs are less likely because of the quality of the wood.The wood’s lifespan may be extended, however it is important to know that the natural colours of the wood may become affected, so speak to the IdeasWood team for solutions on ways to retain colour on the wood,” says Best.”If painting kiln dried wood, it is important to clean the area with soap and water to “remove any dirt, power wash, then dry the wood completely. Once the wood is completely dry, apply some primer on the areas. Once the primer has cured, apply two coats of latex paint,” adds Best.

There are multiple materials of great quality that can be utilised for building. One cannot forget solid materials like the Nordic Spruce Timber, which has a fine and even texture, a European softwood that can be used for cladding, window frames and general carpentry. Contact IdeasWood on their website for more information on ideal building materials for your next project.

IdeasWood specialises in the construction, financing and licensing of kit home materials and options. Browse through their wide range of standard and bespoke affordable kit home designs and services. IdeasWood specialists are keen to work with you and incorporate any kit home ideas you have in order to design the perfect kit home for you. IdeasWood- Simple living made easy!

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Having a well-rounded distributor network is an amazingly rewarding benefit for companies. It does take time and training to equip distributors with the vision of what the organisation aims for in their service to customers.

Expert Australian builder and owner of IdeasWood, Brian Best, discusses pivotal points on developing and connecting to a strong distribution network through his company’s approach that will benefit companies keen on joining his distribution network.

“Each and every IdeasWood licensee must live and breathe our core values, adopting them as their own, without exception. Simplicity, affordability, honesty, creativity and convenience. As the IdeasWood family, we integrate these imperative core values into all our tasks, ensuring happiness and satisfaction for all our families across Australia and New Zealand,” says Best.

A company’s set of core values stand as the foundation of every distributor’s purpose. As stated by Brian, core values are essential. They direct the organisation’s performance and ideals, more importantly though, they also enable a focus on customer experience. “Here at IdeasWood, each core value aims to accommodate our customer’s needs and comfort, and this should be considered by companies in general, to be accommodating to customers and their choices, it strengthens their relationship with the company,” says Best.

In terms of the benefits and advantages, at IdeasWood, distributors do not need to attend specific support programmes. Distributor training can be simple and minimal as long as the key points of the company’s goals, expectations, and relationship with distributors stand as the focal aspects.

Ultimately, IdeasWood provides distributors with distributors’ choice, recognition and responsibility. Distributors’ Choice – distributors and licensees can choose if they would like to take part in IdeasWood’s niche marketing system to generate ongoing business. Distributors’ Recognition – IdeasWood’s construction marketers will maintain and uphold the uniqueness and personality of each independent construction business. Distributors’ Responsibility – IdeasWood uses a plethora of pathways to communicate, market, educate and ultimately service all offerings to clients. These are provided to IdeasWood distributors and licensees alike, as part of their License Arrangement to practice.

These offerings are the standard requirements for companies interested in developing their business. “It is imperative that communication channels are open and ready for both the organisation and the distributors throughout the process,” says Best. “In addition, ensuring that distributors have all the resources necessary for their services is of utmost importance, and should be discussed thoroughly during training and ongoing briefings,” Best adds.

As stated by Best on his company’s website, “IdeasWood offers its independent construction licensees/distributors something unique during our current and highly competitive commercial environment.”

IdeasWood specialises in the construction, financing and licensing of kit home materials and options. Browse through their wide range of standard and bespoke affordable kit home designs and services. IdeasWood specialists are keen to work with you and incorporate any kit home ideas you have in order to design the perfect kit home for you. IdeasWood- Simple living made easy!

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The craft of home building has transformed drastically throughout recent times. With homes either being pre-designed and pre-made, to modular homes that are made on site (traditionally built) with technological improvements.

Brian Best, highly skilled Australian builder and owner of IdeasWood, discusses both pre-made home and modular home building, identifying both the pros and cons of each building speciality.

Both styles of home-building are great, and provide a great deal of advantages and disadvantages. “It is important, however, to mention that recently, homeowners have been awarded the privilege of imagining and re-imagining how their spaces should look,” says Best. With floor to ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, and much more, the infusion of modern technology has definitely helped in the development of both pre-made and modular home building.

Pre-made homes arrive pre built, which means that these homes are built in a factory before they are assembled on a construction site. “They arrive in several varieties, both standard and bespoke, depending on the customer’s preferences,” says Best.

Pre-made homes have attained major popularity in countries like Canada, The United States and Australia, among other countries. An advantage of pre-made homes is that their building methods, along with their technological improvements, allow for designs to become innovative.

“Pre-made homes have been noted as cost-efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient for many homeowners when the process of construction is considered,” says Best. Additionally, the construction is faster, thus they can be more affordable and home-buyers can build these homes themselves, should they take on the construction.

“In terms of disadvantages, land costs can be a factor that home-buyers will need to consider. Utilities such as water, sewerage and electricity may need to be in place before the foundation is laid,” says Best.

Bottom line costs are possibly the biggest disadvantage one might encounter. The cost of pre-made homes will vary, depending on how much will be done by the home-owner, and how much will be outsourced to builders. Therefore, understanding how much one can complete, and how much one needs a professional trades person, can affect the final costings.

Modular homes, on the other hand, have an immovable foundation, as they are permanently attached. “Like pre-made homes, they are also able to be personalised,” says Best. Modular homes are delivered to the site, then are assembled to the specifications of the customer.

An advantage of modular homes includes flexible specifications, meaning they can be built the way you like it. Another advantage is that modular home construction is an eco-friendly process, that reduces all waste, material, transportation etc. The time taken to build a modular home is shorter, as they are factory made and assembled on site, allowing less chances for weather to interfere. The quality and control standards of modular homes allow for better construction.

As with pre-made homes, a disadvantage of a modular home is that there will be additional costs for electrical, water, plumbing etc. “The land that one’s modular home is being built on will also require a cost, if that has not been seen to,” says Best. “There are customisation limitations when modular homes are created in factories. However, IdeasWood can support homeowners to work with these limitations,” adds Best.

IdeasWood specialises in the construction, financing and licensing of kit home materials and options. Browse through their wide range of standard and bespoke affordable kit home designs and services. IdeasWood specialists are keen to work with you and incorporate any kit home ideas you have in order to design the perfect kit home for you. IdeasWood- Simple living made easy!

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The process of building additional accommodation can be time-consuming and expensive, yet rewarding in the long run. Fortunately, with kit home specialities, the building element can be both timely and relatively inexpensive, with equal reward on property worth.

Brian Best, IdeasWood owner and kit shed specialist, talks about the benefits of additional onsite accommodation, and how it contributes to an instant increase in one’s property value.

“When one invests in additional accommodation, there are many factors to consider: generational and economic trends, as well as basic and modern requirements. These crucial elements influence and inform those enhancements based on one’s decision to add value to their existing property,” says Best.

“For example, when it comes to outdoor entertainment areas in particular, many, if spatially permitted, will design and install villas, pavilions or outdoor decks that can extend one’s living area, and promote great household leisure, which automatically contributes to additional property value,” adds Best. “Furthermore, including either a log cabin, granny flat or cottage for the older or younger generations to stay in, or simply to generate some extra income, translates to relative property value growth,” says Best.

“As the costs of purchasing a home continue to climb steadily, many families opt to renovate or include additional areas around their current home, saving them time and money,” says Best. The inclusion of additional feature areas that serve a purpose also adds to the aesthetics of one’s home.  IdeasWood ensures that every design proposal meets the requirements and standards set out by the client. For example, an IdeasWood exclusive 9.2 m gill cabin with a 2 metre extension, a central luxury BBQ and fitted and benches, double-glazed windows, extendable luxury chimney and double glazed hexagonal door windows, topped off with an overall internal area that can host 12-15 people,  will certainly increase one’s property value.

“Other ideas to increase the value of one’s property include ensuring flooring and walls are well-maintained, going ‘green’ where possible, allowing natural light to enter the home and using neutral colours,” says Best.

IdeasWood cabins and extensions can also provide families with extra leisure space while adding to the property value.  How about a man-cave, a rumpus room, play house or a theatre room? “If executed smartly, families can have a range of facilities at home, thus saving them travel time and additional expenses of leisure pursuits outside the home,” says Best.

IdeasWood specialises in the construction, financing and licensing of kit home materials and options. Browse through their wide range of standard and bespoke affordable kit home designs and services. IdeasWood specialists are keen to work with you and incorporate any kit home ideas you have in order to design the perfect kit home for you. IdeasWood- Simple living made easy!

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Airbnb, bnb, or short term accommodation options, provides a viable and beneficial way of receiving additional revenue, particularly during these tough economic times. They also provide the traveller with hotel-calibre services at an affordable price. Brian Best, builder and owner of IdeasWood, discusses short-term accommodation options such as pre-made multipurpose spaces or versatile camping pods.

“IdeasWood can provide versatile, convenient and comfortable accommodation options that provide the traveller with the necessities such as bedroom space, lounge area, bathroom and small kitchen area,” say Best. “Furthermore, this style of accommodation can be ‘lock up and go’ spaces to enable tourists the opportunity to explore and travel without worrying about the security of their possessions,” adds Best.

A great option to consider is IdeasWood’s unique Bed and Breakfast package offer. “This special consists of easy-to-maintain, self-contained camping pods, complete with large glass doors to enable visitors the opportunity to take advantage of any picturesque views of their holiday destination,” says Best. For an even better experience for the traveller, why not include one of IdeasWood’s saunas or hot tubs for those cool mornings? The ultimate benefit of providing travellers with an incredible accommodation experience and promoting tourist satisfaction, is the generation of extra income.

Specifically, IdeasWood’s 3×5.9metre camping pods consist of a french-style double glazed door and opening windows, along with a compact bathroom space. Their 2.4×1.9metre sauna pods include pinewood floorboards, double-glazed windows, portable foot rest benches and heat resistant plates for the stove or heater. “These are just some of the many options available to provide a great short-term accommodation experience,” says Best.

Ultimately, short-term accommodation providers strive to make travellers’ accommodation experiences as comfortable as possible, and much of that experience is based on the venue’s services. Thus, the inclusion of simplistic, yet sophisticated and innovative spaces that serve the needs of travellers speaks volumes. IdeasWood’s website contains a range of standard and customised camping pods, essentially meaning that clients can tailor their designs to create unique and versatile spaces for travellers. “The more creative the design, the better the chance of a great return on investment,” says Best.

IdeasWood specialises in the construction, financing and licensing of kit home materials and options. Browse through their wide range of standard and bespoke affordable kit home designs and services. IdeasWood specialists are keen to work with you and incorporate any kit home ideas you have in order to design the perfect kit home for you. IdeasWood- Simple living made easy!

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