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Properties close to the water are exposed to significant salt air. Galvanised fixings can corrode and stain hardwood within a season in these conditions, so we specify stainless fixings and corrosion-rated hardware as standard on decks and screens in this area.

The suburb consists largely of newer housing around the marina precinct, on smaller lots with tight boundary setbacks. Estate design covenants often specify permitted materials and colours, and some exclude composite decking entirely. We recommend confirming the covenant requirements before selecting materials.

Albion Park combines established housing with the newer Tullimbar and Calderwood estates. The older housing stock is predominantly brick and tile on reactive clay soils, which means footings for extensions and deck posts should be designed for ground movement rather than to a standard detail.

Located near Lake Illawarra, with a mix of post-war brick homes and newer infill development. Low-lying properties close to the lake may be subject to flood planning controls that affect what can be built and at what floor level. We recommend confirming these controls at the design stage rather than at lodgement.