The project began with full removal of the existing roof and wall cladding, including compromised substrate. Insulation was replaced and new 15mm structural plywood installed to all roof and wall areas, creating a robust base for the new cedar shingle system.
Given the exposed site conditions, particular care was taken with the internal gutter reconstruction. The gutter was formed in 19mm structural plywood to a precise 2-degree fall and finished with a Weldtec membrane system to ensure reliable drainage and waterproofing performance. Every junction and transition was reviewed and refined to manage risk in a high-wind, high-rainfall environment.
Cedar shingles were installed across the faceted roof and wall planes, with copper drip-edge flashings and skylight detailing providing both protection and visual contrast. The complexity of the geometry required skilled set-out and sequencing, ensuring alignment and weather-tightness across multiple intersecting planes.
Despite relentless weather and challenging junctions, the team maintained a steady pace through efficient coordination and experienced on-site decision-making around the weather. The result is incredible — a striking cedar-clad geometric form that now sits effortlessly within the bush, its intricate copper detailing catching the light and giving the form a richness that shifts throughout the day.
This project reflects how careful preparation, skilled installation and durable material selection combine to deliver timber roofing systems that perform as well as they look.
Project scope:
- Removal of existing roof and wall cladding
- Substrate replacement and insulation upgrade
- Installation of 15mm structural plywood (roof and walls)
- Internal gutter reconstruction (19mm structural plywood, 2° fall)
- Weldtec membrane installation
- Cedar shingle roofing and wall cladding
- Copper drip-edge and skylight flashing
Performance considerations:
- High rainfall and wind exposure
- Internal gutter fall accuracy
- Junction detailing and membrane continuity
- Long-term timber durability
Photography by: Tina Haresnape


















