What can new homes do about the increasing cost of electricity?
Shop around for a good energy provider and think about ventilation… It’s now official if you didn’t know already but electricity (and gas prices) have increased sharply in recent years…
What is Basix and why should I care?
If you are a builder in NSW or a home owner building a home then you need to know what Basix is and how best to comply There were a…
How to reduce your energy bill on a new build
According to the Government website – ‘Your Home’, heating and cooling now account for 40% of household energy costs – build today to save tomorrow on your energy costs. Generally,…
What is ‘Dry Fixing’ the roof and why have I not heard of this before?
A common practice the world over but not used at all in Australia on residential homes where the preference is for ‘wet fixing’ with mortar and pointing. Dry-Fix roofing is…
Is natural or passive ventilation in the home really effective?
Ventilating the roof space is key to improving thermal comfort in the home naturally and can save you money. Passive ventilation is very effective and it’s free, but for…
Tile vs Metal Roof: Who comes out on top?
Whether it’s The Blues vs The Maroons, Australia vs England, or Colorbond vs Bristile; competition is what drives humanity forwards. Whichever side of the fence you fall on, be it…