Ground level concrete slab subfloor
Solid concrete slab floors are extremely durable, require very little maintenance and offer excellent insulation.
Different types of slabs will suit different soil types and...
Stump subfloor
Particularly appropriate for reactive soil or sloped ground, stump sub floors involve raising the house off the ground on stumps sunken into the earth.
Stump...
Wall or window mounted air conditioners
These single-unit airconditioners are slightly more noisy, but can easily be mounted in a window and don't require a separate compressor/evaporator unit.
Window mounted air...
Types of subfloor
There are quite a few elements that go into holding up your lovely ceramic bathroom tiles or your polished parquet flooring. Read all about...
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...
Bushfire and fire regulations for walls
Fires are one of the most common household disasters to happen, yet have equally devastating effects. Learn about fireproofing regulations for your walls to...
How to check an air conditioner installer’s licence
It's important that you only have licensed technicians do work on your air conditioners. Find out about the different types of air conditioning licenses.
The...
Number of storeys
Want a 3-storey house? This will have a big impact on the types of walls you use and how they're constructed.
Multi-storey homes will need...
Thermal performance of walls
Walls can absorb a tremendous amount of heat. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on where you live.
Walls play...