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Welcome to the ‘Summer’ edition of Our Community Magazine.

As the weather begins to heat up, TR Homes is encouraging people who live in or near bushland to prepare for the bushfire season ahead.

We’ve included the essentials to preparing your home and property on pages 4 and 5, but there’s so much more you must do to prepare your family, pets and livestock to have the best chance of surviving the bushfire season ahead. The devastating impact a bushfire has on a community has a lasting affect and can take years to recover from. Preparation is everything – everyone is encouraged to do their part.

In recent months TR Homes has opened branches in Darwin and Alice Springs, and after commencing our advertising campaign I am pleased to announce our first sale has been achieved, of many I am sure. Our homes have been extremely well received with enquiries coming in from all areas of the Northern Territory, from Darwin to Katherine, Mataranka and down to Alice Springs.

To support our growth into the NT, I will be attending the Builders Expo in Alice Springs on 8 November.

There’s been many articles in the press recently on the shortage of trades, mainly bricklayers, in the building industry. One of the many benefits of modular construction is that we are not reliant on these trades, as all of our homes are built in a purpose built facility in Perth and have access to a very large trade base. This ensures construction times are not affected and trades are readily available.

On that note, I am thrilled to announce that TR Homes has again won the 2014 HIA Perth Housing

Award for Transportable/Kit Home of the Year! This recognition by the best in the industry reinforces the hard work and dedication by TR Homes staff in every department – sales, estimating, drafting, scheduling, construction and administration. The last time we won this honour was in 2011 and we are ecstatic to be rewarded once again.

The home design that won us the award, The Grange, offers all the space, storage, style and sophistication you could wish for in a home. It has to be seen to be believed – visit our Display Village in Maddington, seven days a week, to walk through this beautiful country sanctuary or visit www.trhomes.com.au/homes/grange

Dale Putland TR Homes General Manager

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In the event of a bushfire, even if your plan is to leave, you should prepare your home to give it the best chance of survival. A well prepared and constructed house is more likely to survive a bushfire than an unprepared one.

If you live in or near bush, fire is a real risk to you and your family. Bushfires can start suddenly and without warning. People have been killed or seriously injured, and homes destroyed during bushfires. Even if you live in a metropolitan area near bushland, then bushfire is a real threat to you, your family and property.

There are three ways bushfires attack properties:

• Direct flame contact commonly occurs when houses are situated close to a fire hazard.

• Radiant heat is the energy emitted from the fire and attacks buildings by heating and igniting flammable objects. Windows are particularly vulnerable to radiant heat.

• Ember attack occurs before, during and after a fire front passes. Embers such as burning bark are carried by the wind and dropped away from the main fire front, creating spot fires.

Nearly all structural damage caused by a bushfire is due to ember attack. Embers can land in areas of vegetation or in the garden, next to leaf litter, under or in the gutters of the house and on wooden decks which, if not extinguished, can completely engulf the house.

Firefighters cannot defend every property and are unlikely to defend a poorly prepared property; remember their lives are at risk too.

Building Protection ZoneA Building Protection Zone (BPZ) is an area between a bushfire hazard and a building. In this zone fuel loads are minimised to reduce potential radiant heat levels, flame, ember and smoke attack. An adequate BPZ will provide sufficient space and safety for firefighters and other emergency services to perform bushfire suppression activities. Managing and reducing fuel loads for a minimum of 20 metres around a building will increase its chances of survival from a bushfire. Create a BPZ, which has less than two tonne per hectare (t/ha) of fine fuel (<6 mm diameter for dead material and <3 mm diameter for live material) around your buildings and keep it maintained to this level.

• Create a minimum 20 metre building protection zone around your home and other buildings. This area needs to be cleared of all rubbish, long dry grass, bark and material that may catch fire.

• Prune lower branches (up to two metres off the ground) to stop a ground fire spreading into the canopy of the trees.

• Clear vegetation around your property to create a fire break, particularly the overhanging branches. Make sure you meet your local government’s firebreak requirements.

• Cut grass to less than 10 centimetres high and prune shrubs to remove dead material.

FirebreaksFirebreaks are used to stop the spread of a bushfire and are also used by firefighters to gain access around all areas of your property and as a place from which to fight a fire. Remember that firebreaks must be wide enough and have enough vertical

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clearance to let a firefighting truck pass. Maintain your firebreaks to ensure your property can be defended during a fire.

Crop Fire SafetyFires are more likely to occur on farms during harvest given the movement of machinery and vehicles through cropped paddocks. Many of these fires could be prevented by taking some simple fire safety steps, conducting regular maintenance checks and keeping headers clean during harvest. Modern harvesters have many potential ignition sources which require regular servicing and close monitoring such as:• Bearings• Hot exhausts• Turbochargers• Electrical circuits• Belts

Dry straw, dust, chaff, oil and leaking distillate are the perfect fuels. Keeping headers free of these fuels is important to prevent fires.

Routine maintenance around your homeSmall jobs and simple measures, such as clearing the leaves out of your gutter and keeping your lawns mown short, can make all the difference in protecting your home in the event of a bushfire. Here are some maintenance tips that are just as useful for older houses as they are for newly built homes. These tasks can be done year-round to ensure your home is always prepared.

• Roofs and gutters: Keep roofing, gutters and downpipes clear of leaves and debris. Consider installing metal leaf gutter guards to prevent litter build up. Repair broken tiles or dislodged roofing materials.

• External walls and windows: Check for gaps in the externals walls and windows. Repair broken bricks, decaying timber or damaged cement sheeting.

• Steps: Keep steps/stairs/verandahs clear of debris and remove combustible materials, including leaves, grass, wood, building materials and flammable welcome mats.

• Water: Check taps, hoses and hose reels are in good working order. Check pumps are fuelled and oiled to start easily. Ensure there is adequate water supply to meet the needs of the job.

• Access: Check driveways and access tracks are clear of trees

• LP gas cylinders: Consider the best place to store your LP gas cylinders. Do not place them under the verandah and ensure there is no flammable material in front of the valve for at least 6 metres.

• Pipes: Consider using metal pipes and hose fittings instead of plastic (these can melt when you most need them) or bury them

• Fire Traps: Are there any other fire traps around your home that you may have overlooked? Walk around your property imagining a bushfire is approaching in the middle of summer.

The devastating impact a bushfire has on a community has a lasting affect and can take years to recover from. Preparation is everything – give your family home the best chance of survival this summer.

For more information visit www.areyouready.wa.gov.au or www.dfes.wa.gov.au

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A Building Protection Zone (BPZ) is an area extending for 20 metres around a building where there is reduced flammable material. This means there is less material that can catch

on fire, improving the chances that your home may survive a bushfire.

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Great to be with you again in this, the sixth edition, of Our Magazine. I’ve been on the road a lot since my last “Chatter” and have watched with interest the various crops progressing towards harvest.

It was disheartening to hear about the heavy rain and hail that flattened and/or damaged crops in the Central Wheatbelt – I’m hoping that some of them are salvageable to allow for a reasonable harvest for those worst hit. Good luck to everyone for the remainder of the harvest period – I’ll give you a wave on my way through.

Onto what’s transpired since my last communication. Had a great couple of days up at the Dowerin Field Days and saw many familiar faces. The inquiries we received were widespread and very promising. I also ventured out to the Newdegate Field Day on the second day to catch up with some potential clients and to support our Bremer Bay community partners who kindly flew the TR Homes flag (thanks to Tara Pittard – Albany Prestige Realty and Naomi Hall – Bremer Bay CRC). It was then on to the Mingenew Expo where again we were supported by the Department of Housing’s Keystart Country Home Loan officers, Doug and Tony.

Our Community Network Program continues to grow with new partnerships established in Bruce Rock (Michelle – CRC), Narembeen (Tim - Arcadian Concepts), Wandering (Darralyn – Tanglefoot Vineyard), and Wickepin (Luci – CRC). I am now working my way north from Geraldton to identify new partners – any suggestions, please feel free to contact me (smason@trhomes.com.au) and I’ll be only too happy to follow up. A special mention about our Moora partner in Ted Crockford from The Professionals. Ted has been very active in providing me with leads and potential clients with one of those leads resulting in the sale of The Pilbara design (4 x 2) to be built for an extended family in Moora’s Landcorp subdivision.

I had the pleasure of taking a tour of a new Bushland home which was delivered to Jarrad West and his fiancée Ashlee in West Kulin – they had recently moved in and are very happy with their new home. It has come up a treat and this three bedroom, two bathroom home will suit them well in years to come. Having known Jarrad’s parents (Barry and Peta) for many years and watching their farm continue to grow and expand, it was very rewarding to work with them to determine the “right” option for Jarrad and Ashlee. We

have also been busy delivering homes to all parts of the state including: Newman, East Newman, Fitzroy Crossing, South Hedland, Menzies, Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Narembeen, Kununoppin, Cervantes, Toodyay, Gidgegannup, just to name a few.

I recently caught up with the Project Manager (Max Eich) for the Lancelin South Development to discuss the expansion of our house and land package offerings and will have those available to the marketplace in the very near future. We are attracting quite a bit of interest from the coast and have community partners in Lancelin, Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Green Head and Geraldton.

Facebook for business continues to provide TR Homes with great feedback and interest from potential clients across both Western Australia and the Northern Territory. I would encourage you to go online and “like” our page which can be found by searching for “trhomeswa”. That way, you can also keep up with me and my travels across all parts of WA.

I won’t be slowing down for Christmas and look forward to meeting as many people as possible in my travels – our Community Network Program now has in excess of 35 partners and continues to grow at a rapid rate so I could be talking to you in your community about coming on board very soon!

Take care and give me a wave if you see the TR Homes Community Network Program Ford Territory out your way.

STEVE MASON Community Network Manager

P.S. Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page: trhomeswa

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On the road: Handing over a cheque to Kellerberrin Community Resource Centre for $500 as the final payment for a successful referral.

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If you would like to find out more about our Community Network Program, please contact Steve Mason our Community Network Manager on 08 9493 2998, or email info@trhomes.com.au

Local upcoming eventsNovember 2014

Saturday 1 November • Skydive West Coast Sundowner in York • Bruce Rock Youtheez Fitness Fun Riddle Hunt

Sunday 2 November • York Medieval Fayre

Thursday 6 November • Wickepin Wheatbelt Business Network

Saturday 8 November • Indian Ocean Festival in Jurien Bay • Peace Park Charity Markets in York • Gwambygine Homestead Open Day in York • York True Country’s Scooters Hoedown • Cinderella Pantomime in Kulin

Monday 10 November • Seniors Week: Let’s Dance in Goomalling

Tuesday 11 November • Seniors Week: Thanking Our Seniors in Cunderdin and Meckering • Wickepin Kodja Place Bus Trip

Wednesday 12 November • Seniors Week: Dowerin CRC Open Day for Seniors

Friday 14 November • Seniors Week: Movie Marathon in Corrigin

Friday 14 to Sunday 15 November • Narrogin Revheads

Saturday 15 November • Dab & Dabble Art Exhibition in York

Friday 21 November • Christmas Shopping Spree in Merredin

Saturday 22 November • Community Christmas Market Day in Kulin

Saturday 24 November • Kellerberrin “Jock Art” entries close

Saturday 29 November • York Old Time Music Group “Roaring 20’s” • Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band) performance in Narrogin • Ray White’s ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ gift drive in Geraldton

December 2014

Friday 5 December • “Thank a Volunteer Day” Morning Tea in Bruce Rock • “Thank a Volunteer Day” Afternoon Tea/BBQ in Kellerberrin • “Thank a Volunteer Day” BBQ Sundowner in Goomalling

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December • Avon Alive Gift Fair in York

Friday 12 December • Kellerberrin Community Christmas Street Party

Saturday 13 December • Peace Park Charity Markets in York • Kellerberrin Carols By Candlelight

Saturday 20 December • Goomalling Christmas Tree • Bruce Rock Christmas Tree and Community Christmas Markets

Wednesday 31 December • Dowerin Community New Year’s Eve Party

All month • Ray White’s “A Little Ray of Giving” gift drive in Geraldton

January 2015

Thursday 1 January • Goomalling Quiz Night

14 January to 17 January • Bremer Bay Art Exhibition

15 January to 18 January • 30th Anniversary of the Lancelin Ocean Classic

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On Saturday 18 October, staff from TR Homes attended the HIA Perth Housing awards at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

TR entered the Grange home design into two categories, Transportable/Kit Home of the Year and Framed Housing of the Year.

TR were finalist for the Framed Housing award, but took out the Transportable/Kit Home of the Year!

Comments from the judges included, “From the moment you walk into this house, it is hard to imagine you are inside a transportable house ... It has proved you can have a quality and spacious home anywhere!”

TR Homes General Manager, Dale Putland, said “This award is a testament to the hard work and

dedication by all the staff at TR Homes. Our homes are architecturally designed, contemporary and beautiful to look at. This award reinforces TR Homes as the industry leader in modular/transportable housing. Congratulations to all the winners on the night.”

The Grange is a home that has to be seen to be believed. With 240sqm of living space, there’s plenty of room for everyone with 5 bedrooms (or 4 bedrooms and a home office), a games room, a home theatre, 3 bathrooms and a magnificent open plan kitchen, dining and living.

If you would like to see this winning design for yourself, visit TR Homes Maddington Display Village at 105 Kelvin Road, open 7 days a week, from 9am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday or visit www.trhomes.com.au/homes/grange

TR Homes wins 2014 HIA Perth Housing Award