Your Earthworks
Earthworks will be the most variable item in your project. Conserving the earth is very important to us. To prevent unnecessary disruption during your earthworks we believe it is essential for our management to be present at your site.
a stable Foundation
Starting with the foundations, we want your home to be constructed in the best possible manner. Foundations affect the long-term stability of your home, so they have to be right. We will ensure the soil supporting your foundations are at their maximum compaction standards.
Surveys eliminate risk
Licensed surveyors will mark out the precise location and boundaries of your home, with all effort made to remove discrepancies. Multiple survey markings will be made and cross-referenced to ensure your home is built to exact dimensions with the correct orientation.
Your Concrete Works
Your concrete slab provides the platform for the rest of the project so we strive for its perfection. We use continuous mesh through set downs and set formwork to exact heights read by a laser level.
Your Structural Steel
Our steel detailer will model and detail all structural steel before commencing fabrication. This process works in conjunction with our surveyor to ensure absolute accuracy. All our steel is treated or hot dipped galvanised to protect it from corrosion before it is delivered to site.
structural integrity in all framing and bracing
To assure you of the structural integrity of your home we select only the highest quality timber for framing and bracing. Unless otherwise specified, all structural timber will be F7 CCA treated plantation pine - the highest quality visually graded and selected timber. Our framing guidelines are above the minimum standards set in AS 1684.
treated Fixings and Hardware
We use galvanised or stainless-steel fixings and hardware. No plain or untreated connectors will ever be used. The use of treated fixings eliminates and minimises corrosion, which in turn reduces maintenance and increases the life span of your home.
Your Water Proofing
Waterproofing is an extremely important and often underrated task. To reduce potential damage, we provide full coverage to the entire wet area. All internal corners are bandaged, and two additional coats are applied in alternative directions for maximum overlap.
energy efficient comfort
We install Anticon insulation blankets beneath all tin roofs to provide you with a more comfortable, energy efficient home. All ceilings and timber walls, including internal and partitioned walls, will be insulated to protect you against external temperature and noise.
Minimal waste
We accurately measure and estimate materials to reduce waste and minimise the cost of your project. Where possible, we site measure. Not only do we use advanced technology to calculate quantities, we also instil the old carpenter’s philosophy of “measure twice and cut once”.
spotless Work Site
We take pride in our work sites and insist that all trades people clean up after themselves on a daily basis. Maintaining a clean site promotes better quality workmanship and automatically reduces the risk of injury. Arklen take safety management very seriously and make every effort to reduce risks.
protection and security of your site
Unfortunately, theft and vandalism are a part of life in the building industry. We take measures to ensure that your site, materials and completed work are protected. Lockable boundary fencing keeps unauthorised personel off your site. Protective insurances cover your project from theft, vandalism and storm damage.
your home will always be accessible
You will always have access to your home during the building process. This will help you gain a full understanding of the project as you watch it transform from a plan to reality. With this foresight you can minimise the cost of any changes you may request.