Both design and product choices made a significant contribution to achieving builder Anthony Chidiac’s vision for his own home in suburban Sydney, NSW.
Located in Oatlands in Sydney’s western suburbs, the project was a $2 million Hampton’s style home, designed with grand proportions and top quality finishes by Chidiac in collaboration with Ross Howieson Architects.
A brand new rebuild of a two-storey home above basement, the project carried a US theme throughout the design, and was constructed using masonry and concrete with rendered exterior walls and a US shingle roof.
The product
The interior walls of pine stud and 10mm plywood sheets have been finished with Opal plasterboard and MastaTape Universal compound, ensuring high quality finishes throughout the build. During the construction phase, Chidiac found that the excellent sheeting size reduced labour time. Additionally, since the boards are stiffer than other plasterboard sheets, they are much more durable during installation, thereby, minimising wastage due to damage.
“The installation method for the boards is the same as any other board,” Chidiac noted. “However, the high quality lining paper and the special jointing compound that is used for the finish adheres well and gives a much more luxurious end result.”
The result
“I chose Opal board for several reasons. The two main reasons were because it has a superior finish compared to other products available and a much better impact tolerance,” Chidiac explained.
In addition to a superior finish, Opal plasterboard has been designed to provide better soundproofing over other available products. It is also much more hardwearing and perfect for a busy family home.
“In future years I’m looking forward to having extended family gatherings at home,” Chidiac said. “And the soundproofing and impact resistance will mean that the house retains its high quality feel as well as providing privacy and noise reduction.”
