Important things you should know about building a Kit Home
Owner-building your kit home.
Wind Rating - You will need the necessary information regarding local councils building regarding what wind rating and category your home will be approved for.
Soil Test - Once the soil test is completed the footing/slab design can be quickly done. Most councils require a percolation test where no sewerage is available.
Energy Efficiency and Engineering - You may be aware that most councils will not approve your building permit if it is not designed with engineering that conforms to the correct wind rating, neither will approval be given if it does not meet with the energy efficiency rating relevant for your particular location. Once Mecano have the information regarding the wind speed and category, all kits are supplied with the proper engineered certified energy efficiency calculations. Note: Mecano from time to time offer bulk purchase kit homes that are supplied with a generic energy efficiency rating, providing your home is positioned true north, or true south, or true east, or true west. This is because the energy efficiency calculation is subject to the direction of the house as it relates to the sun, shade, glazing, insulation, etc.
Building Contractors - There are certain building requirements and regulations that will not allow an owner builder to perform any work: For example: Plumbing and electrical works are strictly regulated, therefore only qualified persons can be engaged to carry out those services. Because Mecano supply just the lock-up kit, you should be familiar with local plumbers/electricians that can assist with a plumbing plan and electricity to site. If you decide to go "owner builder" a plumber will have to submit a plumbing plan along with the engineered plans and elevations received from Mecano. Your local electrician may suggest a temporary building pole. All other work such as concrete work, structural framing, roofing, cladding, and internal fittings may be carried out by the owner-builder, or contracted out. At each stage of the building work, a building inspector (either a private certifier or a building inspector from the local building authority) will need to inspect.
Owner Builder Course - If you haven't yet applied for the owner builder's course, there are at least three ways you can apply. (a) TAFE College. If one is available within a reasonable distance . (b) Download over the internet at: www.ownerbuilding.com.au or (c) Phone the Building Services Authority (BSA) on 1300 272 272 and ask for the nearest place to collect an Owner Builder's application form.
Kit Home Specials
Chalet
On special for $12,990
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- - 1 Bedroom Lockup Kit Home suitable for concrete slab
- - Span : 6300 mm
- - Length : 5400 mm
- - Floor Area : 32.76 sqm
- - N3 wind rated
- - 2400mm ceiling height
- - Zinc Trimclad Roof, Colour Trim
- - Colour Horizontal Custom Orb Wall Cladding
- - One 900x600 Obscure window
- - One 1000x1200 Window
- - Two 1200x1500 Windows
- - One 2100x1800 Sliding Glass Door
- - 2500 x 5400 Skillion Awning
- - includes Internal steel walls and ceiling battens
- - Includes Reflecta-Break wall insulation
- - Ex-Factory Gympie
Upgrade to Chamferclad wall cladding for $ 400
Free Delivery to Gympie local area. For other areas, prices are ex-factory (delivery not in price)
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Everest
5 Bedroom Lockup Kit Home suitable for concrete slab
Span : 9000 mm Length : 18000 mm
Floor Area 162 sqm
On special for $34,990
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- - N3 wind rated
- - 2400mm ceiling height
- - Zinc Trimclad Roof, Colour Trim
- - Colour Horizontal Custom Orb Wall Cladding
- - One 0600x600 Obscure window
- - One 0600x0900 Obscure window
- - One 1000x1800 Window
- - Six 1200x1800 Windows
- - Three 2100x1800 Sliding Glass Doors
- - One External Duracoat 1/3 Glass door
- - 1 x 2500 x 18000 Skillion Awning
- - Includes Internal steel walls and ceiling battens
- - Includes Reflecta-Break wall insulation
- - Ex-Factory Gympie
- - Optional Steel Floor System from $ 18200
- - Optional Awnings and Gable Extensions POA
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Free Delivery to Gympie local area. For other areas, prices are ex-factory (delivery not in price)
Hinkler 3
On special for $ 17,990
2 Bedroom Lockup Kit suitable for concrete slab with Bathroom/Ensuite, Laundry and Closet
Span 6300 mm
Length 9600 mm
Floor Area 60.48 sqm
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- - One 0600x0600 Obscure window
- - One 0900x0600 Obscure window
- - One 1000x1500 Window
- - Two 1200x1500 Windows
- - One 1200x1800 Window
- - One 2100x1800 Sliding Glass Door
- - One External Duracoat 1/3 Glass door
- - N3 wind rated
- - 2400mm ceiling height
- - Zinc Trimclad Roof, Colour Trim
- - Colour Horizontal Custom Orb Wall Cladding
- - 2500 x 9600 Skillion Awning
- - Includes Internal steel walls and ceiling battens
- - Includes Reflecta-Break wall insulation
- - Ex-Factory Gympie
- - Optional Steel Floor System from $ 7900
- - Optional Gable Extension and extended side awning on steel Floor system from $ 4600
- - Balustrades and stairs not included.
Free Delivery to Gympie local area. For other areas, prices are ex-factory (delivery not in price)
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Seaview Alfresco
On special for $ 49,990
5 Bedroom Lockup Kit suitable for concrete slab
Office - Bathroom - Ensuite - Walk-in Robes - Laundry
Span 9000 mm
Length 24000 mm
Floor Area 216 sqm
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- - One 0600x0900 Obscure window
- - One 0600x1800 Obscure window
- - Three 1000x1800 Windows
- - Four 1200x1800 Windows
- - Two 1200x2400 Windows
- - Two 2100x1800 Sliding Glass Doors
- - Two 2100x3000 Sliding Glass Doors
- - Main Entrance Doors to be chosen by customer and priced accordingly
- - N3 wind rated
- - 2400mm ceiling height
- - Zinc Trimclad Roof, Colour Trim
- - Colour Horizontal Custom Orb Wall Cladding
- - 3000 x 17500 Skillion Awning
- - 3000 x 2400 Portico over front entrance
- - Includes Internal steel walls and ceiling battens
- - Includes Reflecta-Break wall insulation
- - Ex-Factory Gympie
- - Optional Steel Floor System, from $ 23,990
Free Delivery to Gympie local area. For other areas, prices are ex-factory (delivery not in price)
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Cladding Options
Custom Orb (Corrugated)
Traditional "corro" available in all Bluescope colours
Trimclad
Traditional Mecano Trimclad "specials" or various Bluescope Trimdek colours
Stramit C-Clad
Optional Stramit Industries metal "C" clad
Chamfer Clad
Enquire about a Metal Clad Kit Home
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Kit Home Plans
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 Acacia 8.1m span x 10.8m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Acadia 8.1m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 3 |  Atlantic 9m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 5+ensuite |  Bayview 8.1m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 4+ensuite |  Bayvista 9m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Cascade 1 7.2m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 3+media |  Cascade 2 7.2m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 3+media |  Cascade 3 7.2m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 3+media |  Chalet 6.3m span x 5.4m length Bedrooms : 1 |  Cottage 1 6.3m span x 7.2m length Bedrooms : 1 |  Cottage 2 6.3m span x 9m length Bedrooms : 1 |  Cottage 4 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Everest 1 9m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 5+ensuite+office |  Hillview 1 6.3m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Hillview 2 6.3m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Hillview 3 6.3m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Hinkler 1 6.3m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Hinkler 2 6.3m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Hinkler 3 6.3m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Lakeview 6.3m span x 15m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Oceania 9m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Oceanview 1 6.3m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 4+ensuite+office |  Oceanview 2 6.3m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 4+ensuite+office |  Pacific 1 9m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+media+ensuite+office |  Pacific 2 9m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+media+ensuite+office |  Pacific 3 9m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+media+ensuite |  Panama 8.1m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 4+ensuite+office |  Panorama 8.1m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 4+ensuite |  Quinta 9.7m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 3 |  Riverview 1 7.2m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Riverview 2 7.2m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Riverview 3 7.2m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Seascape 1 7.2m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 3+ensuite+office+media |  Seascape 2 7.2m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 3+ensuite+office+media |  Seaview 9m span x 18m length Bedrooms : 5 |  Seaview Alfresco 9m span x 24m length Bedrooms : 5 |  Settler 1 8.1m span x 9.6m length Bedrooms : 2 |  Valley Retreat 1 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Valley Retreat 2 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Valley Retreat 3 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Valley Retreat 4 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Valley Retreat 5 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Valley Retreat 6 7.2m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office |  Wattle 8.1m span x 10m length Bedrooms : 4 |  Weekender 8.1m span x 12.6m length Bedrooms : 3+office+ensuite |
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