Electrical

When it comes to designing or renovating a home, acoustics are often overlooked. But how sound behaves in a space can significantly impact comfort and functionality, whether you're building a home theatre, designing an open-plan living area or creating a peaceful bedroom retreat.

When you're planning a renovation or extension and want serious performance in soundproofing, fire safety and thermal control, double brick walls—or a more advanced room-within-a-room (RWAR) system—can make a big difference.

Soundproofing glues are special glues that are used to prevent sound from travelling between layers of more rigid materials. Soundproofing glue, when applied correctly,...

Plasterboard walls are a staple in Australian homes, offering a versatile, cost-effective, and efficient solution for creating internal partitions. Whether you're constructing a new home, renovating an existing space, or upgrading for better soundproofing and fire resistance, understanding plasterboard wall systems is crucial.

Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...

Sound pollution laws make for good neighbours - and knowing what everyone's rights and responsibilities are in terms of sound levels will also help...

While insulation is vital to controlling the climate in your home, laws also exist to ensure that fresh air and light are available throughout...

High capacity network attached storage (NAS) devices are a great way to provide access to all of your media files, from anywhere you like.    A...

Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in...

LEDs are undoubtedly the future of lighting, says Philips Lighting’s Phil Compson. But there are things that you need to know to achieve the...