As a result of the simplicity of construction,standardised designs were produced through the 1920 and 1930 period..Despite these advantages, tastes changed and the style fell out of favour after the second world war.The need for cheaper homes first saw large verandahs reduced to small landings.Internal walls were made of fibreboards including asbestos and gypsum.Land…
The quintessential Queenslander is of all timber construction with a corrugated iron roof. They are all high set single storey dwellings with a characteristic veranda that extends around the house to varying extents but never entirely surrounds it. In later years, many have been renovated to enclose part or all of these verandahs to create…
Are you restoring a heritage property and require a new heritage style fence? You can now reclaim the charm and elegance of a heritage style fence utilising the all aluminium heavy duty lion posts together with a large range of DIY accessories to make the installation and the assembly of your fence simple. DIY accessories…
The restoration of a heritage property can be both fun and rewarding. This heritage property has made full use of the traditional verandah featuring the classic non rust aluminium Bristol lace design with the unique design free flowing lace corners and frieze. The classic Sandsville alumininium verandah balustrade compliment the Bristol Lacework as does the…
Brisbane has an extensive range of cast iron Lacework and Cast Iron Heritage Balustrade. Many of these Heritage designs have been designed in Queensland and only seen in Queensland.However most of these exclusive Queensland designs have now been reproduced in non rust aluminium and are readily available for the restoration of the Queenslander or for use…
What a magnificent display of Lacework and Balustrade.This lacework and balustrade is the Victoria design, a magnificent heritage style of lacework with the free flowing fan type corners enhanced with a design of teapots and flowers.The balustrade panels are easy to install being of a modular DIY design fitting into a top and bottom rail…
Clover Lacework is a traditional old style of lacework that looks at home on any new heritage style property or a heritage cottage built in 1880.It is available in both a large and small style and is available in an extensive range of heritage colours. The free flowing design of this lacework has made this…
At Chatterton Lacework you will find a great range of fencing components including speartips, fencing brackets, post capitals lion posts and a large range interesting gate accessories. An extensive range of heritage lacework and Do It Yourself Modular Heritage Balustrade are also among the extensive range of products.
Heritage Lacework can restore a property to its former elegance or designs like the one illustrated, the Small Clover can improve any verandah to add that little touch of a classic heritage masterpiece. The Small Clover lace is easy to install and is available in a large range of powdercoat colours
Why choose an old cast iron lion post when the all new aluminium traditional style lion posts are available. Lion Posts are made of non-rusting Aluminium, are light in weight, compliment cast iron and wrought iron fencing however are robust enough to be used in the manufacture of traditional cast iron and wrought iron fencing.…
