Bricks
Bricks serve a different purpose as internal walls than they do as external walls, and have good insulative properties.
What are bricks?
Bricks are rigid blocks,...
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...
How to choose walls
Some types of walls and materials are far better suited to different types of houses and climates than others. Find out what makes for...
Oriented strand board (OSB)
Oriented strand board (or OSB as it's known) is used in light frame construction to offer greater strength, stability and reinforcement.
What is oriented strand...
Asbestos sheeting
Asbestos sheets, when broken, can cause cancer. They are often found in older houses, where they were used for insulation purposes.
Asbestos sheeting needs to...
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...
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...
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...
Timber framing
Most homes in Australia are built using light frame construction using timber. Find out about the properties of these homes.
Timber house frames are very...
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...