Plasterboard
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...
Weatherboard/wood cladding
Weatherboard is very common in older Australian homes. It is easy to maintain, and relatively cost-efficient to buy and install.
What is weatherboard or wood...
How to fix small cracks & holes in walls
Provided that you know what you're doing, you can easily make small cracks and holes in walls disappear completely.
Small holes and cracks can be...
How to fix big cracks & holes in walls
Larger cracks and holes require a little more attention, but can still be made to disappear using the right methods and materials.
Large holes can...
How to improve insulation in walls
Insulation in walls can make a huge difference to the comfort of your home. Find out how to improve your wall insulation.
Insulation can improve...
External wall materials
External walls need to be tough, but they also need to look good. Find out more about what sorts of materials are used on...
Breeze blocks/besser blocks
Known by many names, these types of bricks are easy to build with and are very commonly used to make building walls in Australia.
Besser...
Metal cladding
Metal cladding is strong and weather resistant, and offers a very wide range of decorative and design choices for a home's exterior.
Metal cladding can...
Stone cladding
Stone cladding, in addition to the many attractive finishes it offers, is very resilient and durable, and only requires very basic maintenance.
Stone cladding can...
Plastic cladding/vinyl cladding
Plastic or vinyl cladding is often made to imitate weatherboards, and is a relatively cheap and durable alternative.
What is vinyl cladding?
Vinyl (or plastic, or...