Equipped with the high-performing Bushfire Safe Range of windows and doors from Paarhammer, this striking residence is safe as houses.
Bushfire season doesn’t stand a chance against Paarhammer’s Bushfire Safe Range. The owners of this property, picturesquely nestled in the highest Bushfire Attack Level — Flame Zone (BAL FZ), wanted to create a welcoming residence surrounded by nature.
The resplendent rural retreat was designed by Robertson Collectif Architects, who overhauled the original home into a hospitable house that could cater to its retired owners, as well as their family and friends during extended visits and special occasions. To achieve this, elements of the existing property were retained while other areas were added on. The result is a seven-bedroom home (built by Arthouse Projects) that enjoys multiple living zones offering spaces for large family gatherings in addition to intimate areas for when the guests have gone and the couple are left to their own devices.
Paarhammer’s custom-made Bushfire Safe Range was the first and most obvious choice when it came time to select windows and doors. Each of these BAL-FZ products utilise Schott Pyranova intumescent glass, which is used to create double-glazed units that achieve high energy efficiency and bushfire safety, in accordance with the Australian Standard 1288-2006 and all relevant fire rating standards.
Paarhammer implemented FSC-certified and self-extinguishing Manilkara Bidentata hardwood for the window frames. Evoking a warm ambience and conspicuous contrast to the light -coloured bricks surrounding them, these frames perfectly border three distinct gables glazed in fixed panes to allow light and sun into the double-height areas of the kitchen, dining and living zones.
With a focus on seamless indoor/outdoor living, the home boasts large glazed doors, lift-slide doors and lift-slide stacker doors that off er quick and easy access to the exterior areas of the property from multiple different rooms. Among the impressive outdoor areas accessible through these elegant doors is a pool and a tennis court. Looking up, fixed panes — and tilt and-turn windows for ventilation — populate some of the home’s higher elevations, allowing for serene garden views.
Double rebated timber frames were all fi ne-sanded and coated with Adler Lignovit Lasur, a finish that will not peel but rather wear off over time. This means that a finishing treatment can easily be reapplied when needed, or it can be left to patina over time.
Welcoming the owners and their guests is a 1400mmwide timber and glass entrance door. As with every Paarhammer product, the entrance door is fitted with multi-point locking hardware, providing metal to metal security locking to guarantee close to zero air infiltration. More than just keeping draughts out, this hardware easily deals with the added weight of BAL-FZ glass units.
Specialising in highly energy-efficient windows and doors, and a bushfire safe BAL- FZ range that does not require shutters, Paarhammer has ensured this rural retreat will remain safe and sound for years to come.
To view the full Bushfire Safe Range visit paarhammer.com.au
Image credit: Anna Wiewiora, Annamul
