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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Dropped ceilings

Dropped ceilings

Commonly used in commercial and industrial buildings, dropped ceilings allow you to easily install extra fittings, ducting and design elements.     Dropped ceilings are common in...

Beam ceilings

Beam ceilings are a traditional style of ceiling in which load bearing beams are exposed on the inside of the house.   Beam ceilings can add...

Ceiling joists and beams

If you're renovating or extending a home, especially one with timber floors or a new level being added, you'll likely encounter beams and joists. These hidden structural elements play a vital role in holding your home together, distributing loads and supporting the floors, ceilings and roof above.
Types of walls and ceilings

Types of walls and ceilings

There are countless many ways to build walls and ceilings - but obviously some are much better suited to certain environments and tastes than...
Decorative mouldings

Other decorative mouldings

There are a range of other decorative mouldings available, including mouldings to enhance fireplaces and similar fixtures.   Mouldings can be used to add ornate finishes...

Ceiling roses

Ceiling roses are ornate mouldings mounted to the ceiling, normally featuring a light suspended from their centre. What is a ceiling rose? A ceiling rose is...

Dado rails

Dado rails and chair rails run horizontally around the wall. In a modern context, dado rails are mostly a cosmetic type of moulding. What is...

Cornices

Cornices are the mouldings that sit where walls meet ceilings. They are often ornate and decorative. What is a cornice? A cornice is a type of...

Architraves

Architraves are the mouldings that go around doorways, windows and other openings in walls.   Architraves are the mouldings that appear around doors and windows. What...

Skirting boards

Skirting boards, also known as kick boards and baseboards, are the mouldings that run along the bottom of walls. What is a skirting board? A...