“The Queenslander” - Why “Lift” and renovate an original Queenslander
Preserving that Classic Queenslander House look with modern conveniences?
House “lifting” a classic Queenslander can provide a lot more benefits than just expanding your home.
Make it stand out
Some of the reasons to raise and renovate Queenslander-style house
Keep that Classic look outside
Ultra modern “Aussie” living style inside
Cool in the summer and warm in the winter
Reduce energy cost.
Modern electrical, plumbing and communications systems
More space
Property values and suburb enhancement
Change in lifestyle
The Yard
Plan for a bigger Family
A flood plain
Keep that Classic look “outside”
Historical architecture bridges the gap between bygone eras and the present day, it defines who we are and where we came from.
Ultra modern living “inside”
Room layout, decor, appliances, furniture, bathrooms, kitchens, inside and outside living spaces
Cool in summer warm in winter
When the house was originally built it only had external timber cladding with no insulation so a chance to create insulated wall panels with modern insulation and glazing systems.
Reduce energy cost to heat and cool
The new insulated walls will dot a great job but also a chance to install air conditioning and ceiling fans for inner and outer living areas
Modern electrical, plumbing communications systems
During the installation of wall insulation a chance to install new electrical, plumbing, drainage and communication services with all the appropriate safety built in
More space
A chance to double, or more, available living space including car spaces/garages if desired
Property value
Dramatic increase in property value that also enhances the surrounding properties
Change in lifestyle
Almost goes without saying that lifestyle is greatly improved
The Yard
Generally people take the chance to relay out their yards, front and rear, with landscaping, planting and more often than not a swimming pool.
Plan for a bigger family
Renovation of classic Queenslander houses is often triggered by generational changes within a suburb and by a younger affluent population with the need to cater for increasing family size.
A flood plain
Early Australian settlement required building communities around water sources which were often in water catchment areas and subject to infrequent flooding. As such urban suburbs have expanded over flood plains and raising your classic Queenslander house can reduce possible flood damage caused by such natural disasters. This is especially the case in semi-tropical and tropical Australian environments that can experience extremely heavy rainfall.