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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.

A straw bale house

Straw bale houses

Straw bale houses aren't particularly common, but offer excellent insulation and a cost effective way to build a home.    Straw bale houses are typically easy...

Structural insulated panel (SIP) walls

Structural insulated panels (or SIPs) are typically made of wood and styrofoam, and are an effective alternative to light frame construction. What are structural insulated...

Steel framing

Steel is increasingly used in modern house framing, and is valued for its versatility, longevity and strength. What is a steel frame? Most buildings structured around...

Timber framing

Most homes in Australia are built using light frame construction using timber. Find out about the properties of these homes.   Timber house frames are very...

Render

Rendering a brick or stone wall can add significantly to its durability and insulation, and vastly alter the look of your home. What is render? Render...
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...
Concrete sheeting

Concrete sheeting

Although rarely exposed, concrete sheeting offers good insulation and is often used behind tiles and similar surfaces.    Concrete sheeting (or blue board) is a durable,...

Plaster

Plaster is often used as a filler, especially to repair damaged walls. It's also used for decorative mouldings, among other things. What is plaster? Plaster is...

Wood cladding and moulding

Wood has many uses on internal walls, but is perhaps most commonly used for decorative purposes like mouldings and frames. What are wood-clad interiors and...

Mortar

Mortar is the material used to hold bricks together. There are a number of variations in mortar that are worth knowing about.   Mortar is used...
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