Walls

The walls of your home can represent a significant amount of mass, and depending on how they're positioned can be used to either collect...

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.

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...

Thermal insulation is particularly important for walls too. How well your walls are insulated can make a serious difference to how hot your house...

Learn about how different types of walls and floor materials (like SIPS, or suspended concrete slabs, for example) may lead to different demands in...

A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....

Fires are one of the most common household disasters to happen, yet have equally devastating effects. Learn about fireproofing regulations for your walls to...

Hanging up wallpaper is a popular way of decorating your walls and expressing your style in a variety of designs and colours.   Wallpaper can...

Want a 3-storey house? This will have a big impact on the types of walls you use and how they're constructed.   Multi-storey homes will need...