Structure

Carpet can add colour and warmth to your home, as well as a comfortable, forgiving surface on which to walk. What are carpets made of? Carpet...

Universal beams are 'I' or 'H' shaped metal beams designed to provide added strength to a subfloor.   Universal beams offer added strength as a result...

Particleboard sheet flooring is used to cover large expanses of floor quickly and cheaply, providing a base for other flooring finishes. A worker busy installing...

Screw piers offer a quick, strong and very effective way to install stumps for a house, and can be installed almost anywhere.   Screw piers can...

Steel can be used as an alternative to wood to create a sturdy beam and joist subfloor frame.   Steel framed floors provide extra strength and...

For homes with raised floors—especially on sloping sites or in flood-prone areas—a beam and joist system is one of the most common methods of sub-floor construction in Australia. It’s a tried and tested approach that offers good structural support, design flexibility and accessibility underneath the home.

Suspended slab can be used either for the upper-floors in a multi-storey building, or as a solid base on hilly or uneven terrain. Suspended slab...

When building or extending a home, one of the most important early decisions is what kind of subfloor system to use. For homes on flat sites with stable soil, a ground-level slab is one of the most common and cost-effective choices.

When renovating or building a home with a timber floor, stumps and subfloors play a crucial role in providing stability, ventilation and protection from moisture. Whether you’re working on a traditional Queenslander-style home or a modern raised floor, knowing the basics of stumps and subfloor construction helps ensure your renovation stands the test of time.

These single-unit airconditioners are slightly more noisy, but can easily be mounted in a window and don't require a separate compressor/evaporator unit.     Window mounted air...