Structure | BUILD | Page 6

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.

Splashback maintenance

Splashback maintenance

Most splashbacks can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a bit of household cleaner, but different types of materials will require different levels...
Splashback regulations

Splashback regulations

There are certain restrictions that apply to splashbacks, most significantly determining where they should be installed and how big they need to be. Read...
Types of splashbacks

Tile splashbacks

Tile splashbacks are very popular and offer a tremendous amount of freedom in terms of colour and design, for just about any budget. Tiles...
How to choose a splashback

How to choose a splashback

Identifying the right splashback for your kitchen will involve a bit of thought about your budget, and of course about the style of kitchen...
Floor maintenance

Floor maintenance

Floors see a lot of wear and tear, but if they're properly cared for and maintained most floor surfaces can be kept looking great...
Climate control maintenance

Climate control maintenance

Maintaining your heating, cooling and ventilation systems isn't difficult, and isn't even something you need to do that often. Doing it right, though, can...

How to fix a squeaky door

Squeaky doors are annoying - although thanfully, fixing them is normally very easy to do. Find out how to fix door squeaks, what sort...

Connecting water, electricity and sewerage

Normally before construction begins, it's important that certain services are installed (if they're available). Not only will plumbing services need to be built through...

Levelling and grading

In order to ensure that your house is built completely level and that runoff and erosion are controlled as best as possible, it's often...

Clearing a plot of land

Part of the preparations for construction involve properly and completely clearing the site. This helps to ensure that construction goes smoothly and safely.   Clearing land...
Advertisement

TRENDING ARTICLES

Advertisement