Specifications
General
Entry Door
Sliding glass and lockable entry door
Windows
Aluminium double-glazed windows
Electrical
Australian Standard electrical products are installed and/or supplied. The building is sold in accordance with the Electrical AS3000 standards and electrical items carry the RCM logo which meets the Australian electrical safety regulations. The customer's qualified electrician is to complete the hardwired electrical supply to the building, complete electrical fit off (if required) and test the installation according to AS3000.
Frame
Galvanised steel frame, epoxy treated & acrylic painted
Roof
Due to the flat 2400mm floor-to-ceiling height, the pitched roof (supplied) must be installed on the Expander to help with water run off. Additionally it contributes to the thermal insulation values of the Expander
Walls
Interior walls are 50mm EPS with off white finish
Flooring
Water & insect resistant magnesium concrete composite
Lighting
LED oyster lights supplied
Council Compliance
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and can be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
External Walls
With Cladding
60mm EPS Panel Walls & 15mm Cladding
No Cladding
75mm EPS Panel Walls
Windows
Frames
Aluminium framed windows
Glass
Double-glazed windows
Thickness
5mm glass
Doors
Entry
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Bathroom
Privacy glass bathroom door
General
Entry Door
Sliding glass and lockable entry door
Windows
Aluminium double-glazed windows
Electrical
Australian Standard electrical products are installed and/or supplied. The building is sold in accordance with the Electrical AS3000 standards and electrical items carry the RCM logo which meets the Australian electrical safety regulations. The customer's qualified electrician is to complete the hardwired electrical supply to the building, complete electrical fit off (if required) and test the installation according to AS3000.
Frame
Galvanised steel frame, epoxy treated & acrylic painted
Roof
Due to the flat 2400mm floor-to-ceiling height, the pitched roof (supplied) must be installed on the Expander to help with water run off. Additionally it contributes to the thermal insulation values of the Expander
Walls
Interior walls are 50mm EPS with off white finish
Flooring
Water & insect resistant magnesium concrete composite
Lighting
LED oyster lights supplied
Council Compliance
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and can be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
Frame
Sub-Floor Steel Chassis
150x100 Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Steel Post
150x150 Square Hollow Section (SHS)
Steel Floor Bearer
70x50 Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Steel Floor Joist
50x30 Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Castings
Corner castings on each corner
Coating
Epoxy coated and painted in gloss
Bathroom
Overview
The bathroom is fitted out and complete
Shower
Full room width shower on acrylic shower base
Toilet
S-trap toilet with soft closing lid
Shower Head
Rain maker shower head with hand piece, adjustable shower rail
Vanity & Sink
Vanity with porcelain sink, chrome flick mixers
Walls
Marble look wall PVC wall lining
Tiles
Grey floor tiles
Installation
Instructions
Unfolding instructions and video provided for the Expander
DIY
Express Portable Expanders are customer DIY installations
Footing Plans
Footing Plans supplied by Express Portables
Electrical & Plumbing
The customer must engage a licenced Plumber and Electrician to carry out any plumbing and electrical work
Transport
Crane
Truck self unloads with own crane. Reach is usually 2m-6m from side of the truck’s tray from where it can park, set up and safely unload
Tilt-Tray
The truck carefully slide unloads the building to the rear of the truck. Manoeuvrability and access around the site is essential, the truck requires 10-15m in a straight line to slide unload and drive away
Rigid Truck/Semi Trailer
Customer is required to organise a forklift unload or crane unload
Walls
Interior Walls
50mm EPS Panel with an off white finish
New Features
Design
Unique design only available through Express Portables
Internal Ceiling Height
2400mm floor to ceiling height
Pitched Roof
Apex Height - 3340mm | Floor to Ceiling - 2565mm | Pitched Roof - 775mm
Front
Full glass feature front
Side Access
Large sliding doors leading on to deck
Laundry
Dedicated laundry with external door
External Walls
With Cladding
60mm EPS Panel Walls & 15mm Cladding
No Cladding
75mm EPS Panel Walls
Windows
Frames
Aluminium framed windows
Glass
Double-glazed windows
Thickness
5mm glass
Doors
Entry
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Bathroom
Privacy glass bathroom door
Roof
Steel Plate
3mm steel plate over the main body
Exterior Panels
75mm EPS panels on outside folding roof panels
Flooring
Sub-Floor
Magnesium subfloor concrete composite – water, rot and insect resistant
Top Layer
2mm vinyl timber pattern - Grey or Brown
Floor Trims
Aluminium colour-matched floor trims were provided to cover folding/hinge join. Powercoated internal trims
Kitchen
Shape
L-Shaped Kitchen
Cabinetry
Prebuilt kitchen cabinets packaged in a protective film ready for installation & overhead cabinets with soft closing hinges
Sink
Double bowl stainless sink with flick mixer
Benchtop
Engineered stone with zero silica (test certificate supplied)
Provisional Space
Provisional space for dishwasher (620mm), freestanding cooker (650mm), rangehood (600mm), fridge (650mm)
Electrical
PowerPoints
All electrical points are pre-wired inside walls. 15amp air conditioner high wall PowerPoint included in living room and all bedrooms
Lighting
All lights and switches are pre-wired inside walls. Fit off of points required after opening and installing the building
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarm hardwired back to switchboard per habitable room, customer to supply/install smoke alarm
Aerial Point
Aerial point provided for TV (cable connection on rear exterior wall with plumbing)
Mains
Site mains electrical supply connected by hardwire, located at rear of Expander
Plumbing
Overview
Bathroom is pre-plumbed
Water & Waste
Water and waste lines provided to kitchen sink for easy connection after opening the building
Council Compliance
Council Approval
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and can be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
Certificates
Structural engineering and plumbing certificates are not provided with the purchase
Laundry
Overview
Plumbing is not included to the laundry due to folding and packing of the building. Customer's plumber is to supply and connect laundry tub and mixer. Plumbing pipes will penetrate the floor inside the laundry cabinet
Pitched Roof
Overview
Due to the flat 2400mm floor to ceiling height the pitched roof (supplied) must be installed on the Expander to help prevent want run off. Additionally it contributes to the thermal insulation values of the Expander
Trusses
Steel trusses, roof sheets and fixings supplied. Truss layout provided
Optional Extra's
Decking
Deck supplied as prebuilt modular
Patio
Patio supplied as a flatpack kit