Jury's Constructions

07/09/2026

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07/09/2026

BLD 189582
ABN 56258618621

22/08/2026

One sold, 1 left!

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ABN 56 258 618 621

21/08/2026

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ABN 56 258 618 621

17/08/2026

🏠 **WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SHED AND A COUNTRY STEEL HOME?**

One of the questions I’m starting to get asked is:

**“Isn’t a Country Steel Home basically just a shed that you live in?”**

From the outside, they can certainly look very similar — but from an engineering and approval point of view, there is an important difference.

A normal shed or garage is generally a **Class 10a building**, whereas a home is a **Class 1a building**, designed and approved for people to permanently live in.

Both can use very similar construction methods — steel portal frames, C-section columns and rafters, steel purlins and girts, and Colorbond cladding.

The difference is that the structure of a **Class 1 home needs to be engineered specifically as a dwelling from the outset**.

One of the big considerations is **movement and deflection**.

A normal shed can tolerate a certain amount of movement under wind loads without causing any problems. But once you introduce plasterboard, ceilings, tiled bathrooms, windows, doors, cabinetry and all the other finishes found in a home, controlling movement becomes much more important.

Depending on the design, this can mean heavier or stiffer steel members, additional bracing, different frame spacing or other engineering changes.

The foundations and slab also need to be designed appropriately for a residential building and the particular soil conditions of the site.

And structural engineering is only one part of the equation.

A Class 1 home also needs to satisfy the residential requirements of the National Construction Code, including things such as:

• Energy efficiency and insulation
• Condensation management
• Waterproofing and wet areas
• Glazing
• Smoke alarms and fire safety
• Ceiling heights and ventilation
• Termite protection where applicable
• Residential plumbing and electrical requirements

So while a **Country Steel Home may look like a shed**, it isn't simply a standard shed with some rooms built inside it.

**It is a Class 1a home that uses a shed-style steel building system as its structural shell.**

That distinction is important.

The idea behind **Country Steel Homes** is to take the simplicity, strength and cost-effectiveness of steel shed construction and engineer it properly from the beginning to become a comfortable, compliant home.

I’m still working through all the finer details of the concept with engineers, designers and other industry professionals, and I’ll keep sharing what I learn along the way.

**Country Steel Homes – simple steel construction, designed properly for living.** 🏠

16/08/2026

# # Country Steel Homes – Monash Open Day Update 🏡

A quick update regarding the proposed **Open Day for the Country Steel Home at Monash**.

The response and interest I’ve received so far has been **far greater than I expected**, which has been fantastic to see. It’s also made me realise that I need to make sure I have everything properly organised before opening it up to a large number of enquiries.

There is quite a bit involved in taking a **steel shed-style building concept and developing it into a fully compliant Class 1 habitable home**. While I’ve spent more than 40 years working with steel buildings, this is a new direction for me and there are still some areas I’m working through and learning about.

I want to make sure that when people start asking questions about **design, engineering, council approval, energy efficiency, costs and the building process**, I can give them clear and accurate information.

The amount of interest has made me think that **Country Steel Homes could potentially become something much bigger than I originally imagined**, so I want to take the time to get it right.

For that reason, I’m going to **hold off on the larger Open Day for the moment** while I put everything together.

**On the shed side of the business, sales are still full steam ahead**, and that part of the work continues to stay very busy while I work through this new direction.

If you’re genuinely considering building a Country Steel Home and would still like to see the Monash home, please send me a private message. I’m more than happy to arrange a time to meet you there, have a look through the house together and talk about the concept and how it could work for you.

A big thank you to everyone who has contacted me or shown an interest so far. The response has certainly given me plenty to think about, and I’m genuinely excited to see where **Country Steel Homes** could go from here.

31/07/2026

🌞 Planning a New Shed in the Riverland? Here's Some Advice That Could Save You Years of Heat and Discomfort!
Most people focus on the size, colour and price of a new shed. At Jury's Constructions, we also think about how your shed will perform in the Riverland climate.
☀️ 1. Choose Building Blanket Insulation
With summer temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C, proper insulation isn't a luxury—it's essential.
We recommend building blanket insulation because it combines reflective foil with a thick insulation blanket.
Compared to reflective foil alone, building blanket: ✅ Keeps your shed noticeably cooler in summer. ✅ Helps keep it warmer during winter. ✅ Greatly reduces condensation that can damage tools, machinery and stored goods. ✅ Reduces noise from rain and hail. ✅ Makes your shed far more comfortable to work in all year round.
Reflective foil alone mainly reflects radiant heat and relies on the correct air gap to perform well. By itself, it provides very little thermal insulation.
Building blanket insulation gives you the best of both worlds—reflective protection plus genuine thermal insulation.
🧭 2. The Direction Your Shed Faces Matters
One of the best ways to reduce summer heat is to think about your shed's orientation before it's built.
Where practical, try to have an insulated wall facing west. This could be the rear wall or an end wall, depending on your site and shed layout.
The intense western sun in the late afternoon is often the biggest source of heat entering a shed. If your large roller doors face west, they absorb a tremendous amount of heat, making the inside much hotter.
If possible, it's often better to position the main roller doors towards the east, where they receive the gentler morning sun instead.
A little planning before construction can make a significant difference to the comfort of your shed for many years to come.
🏗️ At Jury's Constructions, we don't just build sheds—we help design them to suit the harsh Riverland climate, so you get the best long-term value from your investment.
📞 Thinking about building a new shed, workshop, garage or machinery shed? We'd be happy to discuss the best orientation, insulation and design for your property. Contact Jury's Constructions for expert advice and a free quote. 0419 962 913.

22/07/2026

☀️ Country Steel Home Progress –
Making the Most of the Winter Sun

What a beautiful Riverland morning for the boys pouring the concrete paths around our new **Country Steel Home** in Monash.

This home is getting **exposed aggregate concrete**, which will be acid washed and sealed in a few weeks. I think it's going to look absolutely fantastic.

With our **Open Day** not too far away, I was keen to have the paths completed beforehand so visitors can see the finished exposed concrete as well as the home itself. Once it's acid washed and sealed, it should really complement the overall look of the house.

One thing these photos really highlight is the advantage of a **north-facing home**.

It's something many people don't think about—or simply don't have the opportunity to choose depending on the orientation of their block—but when you can, it makes a huge difference.

Notice how the **winter sun streams through the large north-facing windows**, reaching right through the centre of the home. Those natural sun rays help warm the concrete floor and the internal living areas, reducing the need for artificial heating during the colder months.

The secret is pairing this with a **properly designed verandah**.

☀️ **In winter**, the sun sits much lower in the sky, allowing sunlight to reach deep inside the home and naturally warm it.

🌿 **In summer**, the sun is much higher overhead, so the verandah shades the windows and keeps those same rooms cooler.

It's a simple concept known as **passive solar design**, but when combined with good insulation, quality windows and thoughtful planning, it can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs while making the home much more comfortable to live in.

There's still plenty to do before the big day, but it's exciting to see everything starting to come together. I can't wait to open the doors and show everyone what these **Country Steel Homes** are all about. Stay tuned—the Open Day details will be announced soon!

29/06/2026

19/06/2026

🏠 A few updates on the new Jury's Constructions "Country Steel Home" currently under construction in Monash!

Things are moving along nicely, with wall insulation, window and door flashings, bottom toe flashing, wall battens now installed. Next week we'll be fitting the external corrugated iron wall cladding, which will really start to bring the project to life.

This is the first of our new Country Steel Homes in the Riverland, offering an affordable alternative for owner-builders and those looking for a practical steel-framed home solution.

👀 Interested in having a look?

I'll be holding an Open House Morning in the coming weeks for anyone interested in seeing the construction process firsthand and learning more about this exciting new housing option. More details to come, so stay tuned!

🔨 In between home builds, we're also keeping busy with plenty of shed, garage, carport and verandah projects right across the Riverland.

Always something happening at Jury's Constructions!

📞 Peter Jury
Jury's Constructions
0419 962 913
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