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?
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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?
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Thermal mass and wall insulation
Walls can play a big part in how energy efficient a house is - particularly in terms of how much heat they absorb and...
Recycled wall materials
One of the best ways to save energy is to use recycled materials. Find out about using recycled materials for walls.
One of the more...
Cyclone code requirements for walls
Depending on where you live, there may be special requirements for fire or cyclone codes. See how these affect you.
Each year, Australian lives are...
How to choose walls
Some types of walls and materials are far better suited to different types of houses and climates than others. Find out what makes for...
Framing materials
The different materials that can be used to create the frame or structure of a home will have a big impact on its strength,...
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?
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Oriented strand board (OSB)
Oriented strand board (or OSB as it's known) is used in light frame construction to offer greater strength, stability and reinforcement.
What is oriented strand...
Asbestos sheeting
Asbestos sheets, when broken, can cause cancer. They are often found in older houses, where they were used for insulation purposes.
Asbestos sheeting needs to...