26 February 2020 Posted In: Uncategorized

The West Australian

Timber frame construction is set to become cheaper than brick houses by 2024 for the first time in history, marking the first serious challenge to WA’s traditional double-brick homes.

To read the full article, written by Property Editor Kim Macdonald, click here.

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