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.

Roof framing elements

When renovating or building a home, understanding roof framing is essential. The roof framing system not only supports the roofing materials but also ensures structural stability and safety. This guide breaks down the key elements of roof framing, helping you make informed decisions during your renovation project.

Roofs and bushfire codes

If you live in a bushfire prone area, your roof will need to meet special requirements in terms of the way it's constructed. Find...

Roofs and cyclone codes

If you live in an area of Australia that's prone to cyclones, chances are that your home will need to be constructed to comply...

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.

How to identify and deal with asbestos

If you're renovating an older home, there's a fair chance you'll come across asbestos. Because it's so dangerous, laws exist about how it should...
Roof regulations

Roof regulations

If you live in a bushfire or cyclone prone area, special regulations affect how your roof is built - and likewise for many other...

Stone slab roof

Stone slab roofs, which are very uncommon in most parts of the world these days. While they offer excellent strength, they also weigh heavily...

Slate roof tiles

Slate has been used on roofs for hundreds of years, and offers an attractive, traditional and natural-looking finish.   Slate roofs look fantastic and offer excellent...
How to choose a roof

How to choose a roof

There are a lot of options when it comes to roofs, but here in Australia some are (much) more popular than others. Find out...

Polyester and PFTE roofs

Polyester is a lightweight, easily maintained roofing surface for things like pergolas, tents and shades, which are held in shape using tension.   These roofs are...