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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Insulation for different areas

Find out what sort of insulation is required in different parts of your home, and why. Learn more about roof, wall, under-floor, door and...
Types of thermal insulation

Types of thermal insulation

There are all kinds of options when it comes to thermal insulation. Find out what sorts of insulation are available, and what's likely to...

Insulation & passive design

Effective insulation plays a starring role in how well a house is able to separate the climate inside from that outside - and is...
what type of insulation is right

How to choose insulation

Different sorts of insulation vary in terms of how effective they are at controlling heat and sound, how they can be installed and how...
How does thermal insulation work

How does insulation work?

Different types of insulation work in different ways to help control the way heat and sound travel through your home.   Thermal insulation prevents the flow...

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...

Acoustic underlay

Acoustic underlays sit underneath floor coverings to prevent sound from being carried through to the floor below. They also help to reduce heat transmission,...

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...

BCA requirements for insulation

Insulation is a key component of any Australian home, helping to improve energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling costs and create a more comfortable...
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