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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.

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...

Internal wall materials

The materials used on the walls inside a home have to be safe, compatible with the lighting scheme, and easy to maintain and keep...

Soundproofing and wall insulation

Keeping heat and sound in (or out) are two of the biggest jobs a wall is expected to fulfil. Find out how this is...
Wallpaper

Wallpaper

Hanging up wallpaper is a popular way of decorating your walls and expressing your style in a variety of designs and colours.   Wallpaper can...

Shape, style and orientation

If you live in a climate where the temperature fluctuates significantly between the seasons, positioning of your walls right may play a crucial role...

Feature walls

Feature walls are a great way to add colour and character to your rooms, giving you the chance to show off your creativity. Find...

Log homes

Log cabins and houses are a romantic choice, but typically need specialist installation and can be quite a complicated choice. What is a log home? A...
Stone walls

Stone walls

Stone walls have been around forever. When built properly and of the right stone, they are amazingly weatherproof and resilient. What is a stone home? A...

Hollow-core slab ceilings

These types of ceilings offer excellent strength and are relatively lightweight, making them a popular choice in muliti-storey homes. What is a hollow-core slab ceiling? A...
Tiles

Tiles

Tiles feature in almost every home, and are particularly common in bathrooms and kitchens. Tiles are a strong design feature. What are tiles? Tiles are a...
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