Structure

Know your mansards from your gables? Your Colorbond from your terracotta? Learn all about different roof styles and materials here. The shape of your roof...

Steel is the most popular roofing material in Australia. As well as being very durable, it's also lightweight, requires little maintenance and can be...

Roofs come in many different designs, shapes and styles to suit different tastes and needs. Find out more about the practical differences between roof...

Sometimes called a 'shed roof', a skillion roof is similar to a flat roof, but uses a steeper pitch which allows for better drainange....

Flat roofs are, as the name suggests, a flat, low-pitched style of roof that can be used as an upstairs living area or roof...

A gabled roof, often called a 'pitched roof' or a 'peaked roof', is easily recognised from its triangular shape. Gabled roofs also offer a...

Hip roofs (or hipped roofs) are very popular in Australia. Hip roofs also often have shady eaves, and offer strength, and excellent resistance to...

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

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

A properly ventilated home theatre is essential for comfort, equipment longevity and air quality. Whether you’re building a new media room or converting a spare room, good airflow prevents heat build-up, reduces humidity and keeps the air fresh without disrupting your viewing experience.