Dry fixing roof tiles vs wet mortar
There are two methods for fixing ridge caps to your roof: traditional wet mortar and the dry fixed system. Although wet mortar has long been used in residential construction to…
How can dry fixing your roof ridge save you time and money?
Traditionally, wet mortar has been used for securing and sealing roof ridge capping, but this practice is now being replaced in favour of dry fixed systems, new technology that delivers…
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,…
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…