1970s
Typical features of the 1970s house include:
- gabled roof – typically with a 15o roof slope
- a wide variety of roofing and wall cladding materials
- wider eaves
- larger awning windows – aluminium-framed
- patio or deck
- a piled subfloor with concrete perimeter foundation wall, but concrete floor slabs also became more common
- split level style, skillion roofs and open-plan living areas
- some insulation when built – insulation was required from 1978
- stud height was typically 2.4 metres
- no mechanical ventilation provided in bathrooms or kitchens
- plasterboard internal linings
- particleboard or concrete flooring.
MAINTENANCE FOR 1970s HOUSES
Regular maintenance required on 1970s houses includes:
- cleaning and checking the external cladding, and recoating if necessary. See the guide for external wall maintenance
- cleaning and checking the roof cladding, and recoating if necessary. See the guide for roof maintenance
- ensuring gutters and downpipes are kept clear of leaves and other debris. If necessary, prune back any tree branches that grow over the house
- where the there is a suspended timber floor, checking that the subfloor space is dry and well-ventilated. See the guide for subfloor maintenance.