Something was in my mailbox — a small sample of fake-wood plastic with a sticker that said “Vinyl weatherboard cladding. Never paint again. Maintenance-Free. Won’t rot, peel, dent, or split!” And I ...

The renewed charm of the 'wooden city' works upon Hamish McDonald, who revisits his adolescence. You would wake uneasily as the house shuddered. Was it just one of the frequent southerly gales ...

Plenty of homeowners pull the original cypress weatherboards off their old homes when renovating. But boards with only minor damage can be repaired, saving money and reducing the impact on the ...

The brief was to renovate and extend the existing weatherboard dwelling to accommodate 4-5 bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas to suit their current needs as well as potential future ...