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Chimney and flue height regulations

If you're planning to install or update a fireplace, wood heater or combustion stove in your Australian home, it's crucial to get the chimney or flue height right. Not only does this affect how well your heater functions, but it also ensures compliance with national regulations and helps reduce smoke pollution.

Automated climate control

There are a great many ways in which a smart home can use technology to improve and automate climate control. Find out how automated...

Underfloor and slab heating

Underfloor heating is a popular heating option for dwellings that experience colder climates. Learn about the different types of underfloor heating available.   Having underfloor heating...

Trombe walls

A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....

Electric underfloor heating

Electric underfloor heating can keep your toes warm on cold mornings and keep the temperature in your house at a constant, comfortable level.   Carpet heating...

Heat lamps

Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather. Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...

Types of bathroom heaters

In cooler climates, you may need a heater that heats quickly and which isn't affected by the room's humidity. Not all heaters are appropriate for...

Heating checklist

Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this heating checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...

Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs)

Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), while they do use energy, are an efficient and effective way to ventilate a tightly...

How to clean a chimney or flue

Keeping your flues and chimneys clear and free from blockages and creosote is all part of using a wood heater or fireplace, and essential...