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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.

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What is climate control?

Good 'climate control' in a home goes a long way beyond heaters, fans and air conditioners. Find out more about what really goes into...

Heating checklist

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

Cooling checklist

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

How to clean exhaust vents

Heating and cooling ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through...

How to measure infiltration and air tightness

Part of establishing how well your home fares in terms of passive design is to establish how 'tight' it is. Learn more about how...
Ventilation maintenance

Ventilation maintenance

The cleanliness of your vents can have an impact more than just the performance of you ventilation system; it can also impact upon your...

Ventilation in garages, sheds and workshops

Garages, sheds and workshops, particularly those where dust, particles or sprays float around, may require extra ventilation to ensure your safety.   Work areas may require...

BCA ventilation requirements

Ventilation requirements exist in Australia to help prevent the likelihood of 'sick building syndrome'. These need to be carefully addressed when building a home...
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Ventilation regulations

While not as regulated as air conditioning or heating, there are specific Australian Standards that you (and your builder) need to be aware of...

Efficient ventilation methods

The most effective ways to heat and cool your home are still with air conditioners and coolers - but carefully controlling ventilation can often...
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