“I like timber weatherboards,” Paul says. “They’re proven. The house just fits in well with the other houses in the location.”

“You can get a wide range of styles with timber, and I am a believer in the tried and true.”

Paul selected Tru-Pine from PlaceMakers Cook Street. “They always have up-to-date information in their catalogues and if they say a product is good, I tend to take their advice, check with the architect, and then go for it.”

Paul has been building with timber throughout his career, and says the quality of weatherboards has increased over the years, while the price remains competitive.”

“You don’t really see problems such as resin coming through as you did in the past.”

Lawrence says he is designing using timber cladding almost exclusively these days. “I don’t use monolithic cladding or fibre-cement products. You can get a wide range of styles with timber, and I am a believer in the tried and true.”

The combination of quality design, quality materials and an outstanding site means this will be a house which will be a loved home for generations of owners who will enjoy both the house and its location.