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Walls

Find out everything you need to know about internal walls, external walls and ceilings, and how they affect the look and comfort of your home.

Feature walls

Feature walls are a great way to add colour and character to your rooms, giving you the chance to show off your creativity. Find...
Stone walls

Stone walls

Stone walls have been around forever. When built properly and of the right stone, they are amazingly weatherproof and resilient. What is a stone home? A...
Concrete sheeting

Concrete sheeting

Although rarely exposed, concrete sheeting offers good insulation and is often used behind tiles and similar surfaces.    Concrete sheeting (or blue board) is a durable,...

Wood cladding and moulding

Wood has many uses on internal walls, but is perhaps most commonly used for decorative purposes like mouldings and frames. What are wood-clad interiors and...
Tiles

Tiles

Tiles feature in almost every home, and are particularly common in bathrooms and kitchens. Tiles are a strong design feature. What are tiles? Tiles are a...

Render

Rendering a brick or stone wall can add significantly to its durability and insulation, and vastly alter the look of your home. What is render? Render...

Timber framing

Timber framing is one of the most common construction methods used in Australian homes. It’s cost-effective, flexible and well-suited to a variety of architectural styles and climates. Whether you're building from scratch or renovating, understanding how timber framing works is crucial to ensuring your home is structurally sound and compliant with relevant standards.

Steel framing

Steel is increasingly used in modern house framing, and is valued for its versatility, longevity and strength. What is a steel frame? Most buildings structured around...

Structural insulated panel (SIP) walls

Structural insulated panels (or SIPs) are typically made of wood and styrofoam, and are an effective alternative to light frame construction. What are structural insulated...
A straw bale house

Straw bale houses

Straw bale houses aren't particularly common, but offer excellent insulation and a cost effective way to build a home.    Straw bale houses are typically easy...