Walls

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 is one of the most common construction methods used in Australian homes. It’s cost-effective, flexible and well-suited to a variety of architectural styles and climates. Whether you're building from scratch or renovating, understanding how timber framing works is crucial to ensuring your home is structurally sound and compliant with relevant standards.

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...

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

Bricks serve a different purpose as internal walls than they do as external walls, and have good insulative properties.   What are bricks? Bricks are rigid blocks,...

Plasterboard is by far the most common interior wall surface in Australia, thanks to its tremendous versatility and low cost. What is plasterboard? Plasterboard is a...

External walls need to be tough, but they also need to look good. Find out more about what sorts of materials are used on...