Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...
Soundproofing glue
Soundproofing glues are special glues that are used to prevent sound from travelling between layers of more rigid materials. Soundproofing glue, when applied correctly,...
Plasterboard walls and soundproofing
Purpose-built plasterboard products allow for a far greater amount of soundproofing and noise reduction than conventional plasterboard. Soundproofing plasterboard is also relatively inexpensive, and...
Barrier board
Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...
Noise pollution laws in Australia
Sound pollution laws make for good neighbours - and knowing what everyone's rights and responsibilities are in terms of sound levels will also help...
Soundproofing for home theatres
Home theatre design's a bit of an art. Find out what's involved in good home theatre soundproofing to ensure that you get the best...
Ventilation and lighting regulations
While insulation is vital to controlling the climate in your home, laws also exist to ensure that fresh air and light are available throughout...
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
High capacity network attached storage (NAS) devices are a great way to provide access to all of your media files, from anywhere you like.
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How to comply and conform with the new lighting requirements
Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in...
What you need to know about LEDs
LEDs are undoubtedly the future of lighting, says Philips Lighting’s Phil Compson. But there are things that you need to know to achieve the...