Installing plasterboard walls and insulation
Once the plumbing and wiring have been roughed in, it’s time to put in insulation and internal linings (normally plasterboard) on the internal walls...
Beware of lead paint when renovating
Everyone knows about asbestos, but it’s surprising how few people realise how much of a risk lead paint can be – and just how...
Types of wall materials
The materials you use for the walls in your home will affect how your home looks (both inside and out), how it'll stand up...
Wall design
The walls of your home can represent a significant amount of mass, and depending on how they're positioned can be used to either collect...
Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...
Plasterboard walls and soundproofing
Purpose-built plasterboard products allow for a far greater amount of soundproofing and noise reduction than conventional plasterboard. Soundproofing plasterboard is also relatively inexpensive, and...
Barrier board
Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...
Wall insulation
Thermal insulation is particularly important for walls too. How well your walls are insulated can make a serious difference to how hot your house...
Wall framing and materials
Learn about how different types of walls and floor materials (like SIPS, or suspended concrete slabs, for example) may lead to different demands in...
Trombe walls
A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....