Structure | BUILD Version | Page 45

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.

Hydronic heating

Hydronic heating uses heated water pumped through a network of pipes to radiators. It also works as under-floor heating.    Hydronic heating can incorporate a variety...
Performance considerations for heating

Performance considerations for heating

While the type of heater is an important consideration, so is where you put it, the availability and cost of fuel, and of course...

Reverse-cycle air conditioners: A year‑round solution for Australian homes

Reverse‑cycle air conditioners—also known as heat‑pump systems—have become a go-to choice for Australian renovators. They heat in winter and cool in summer, offering comfort, efficiency, and versatility in one neat package. But choosing the right system and getting it installed correctly involves more than just picking a brand off the shelf.
Types of heater

Types of heater

There are a great many different types of heater, all with different merits and shortcomings, and suitable scenarios in which they are the best...
Electric heater

Electric heating

Electricity is used for all kinds of heaters, but is particularly popular for space heaters because of how quickly they produce heat. These days, electricity...
Gas heating

Gas heating (natural gas and LPG)

Natural gas is a relatively cheap fuel for heating, and is a popular option where gas reticulation is available.   Gas can be used to power...
Solid fuel heating

Solid fuel heating (wood, coal etc.)

Solid fuel heaters run on coal, wood and other combustible fuels. Where you live can have a big effect on the cost of solid...

Fuel types for heaters

Not all heating fuels are created equal. Find out what the practical differences are between the various fuels you can use to heat your...
How to choose a heater

How to choose a heater

Different heaters suit different purposes - and vary widely in terms of cost, efficiency and effectiveness. Make sure you choose the right types for...
Central heating or space heating?

Central heating vs. space heating

Heating is generally dealt with in terms of either heating a building, or heating a small space. These two scenarios require very different approaches...