Engineers create eco-friendly cardboard rammed-earth building material
A team of engineers in Australia has developed a groundbreaking building material that uses just cardboard, soil and water to create walls strong enough...
Knauf launches permarock residential external cladding system in Australia
Knauf has launched the Permarock Residential External Cladding System in Australia.
The system expands the Permarock range for a lightweight, water resistant and mould resistant...
How double drenching takes colour to new heights
Colour drenching—painting walls, ceilings and trims in the same colour—taught us all about the power of paint to accentuate a space. A few years on, the art has been refined, with the advent of double drenching. It creates a more layered and nuanced approach to the use of colour in paint selections.
CSR Gyprock launches Glasroc X Sheathing Board
CSR Gyprock has launched the Glasroc X Sheathing Board, a high-performance Class 4 vapour permeable rigid air barrier board.
The board provides up to six...
Stria Cladding makes stackable board installation easy and appealing
Stria Cladding offers a blend of durability and contemporary aesthetics with distinctive clean lines and options for vertical and horizontal applications. Stria Cladding is...
Gyprock releases One Patch
Gyprock has released its multi-purpose filler One Patch, suitable for minor repairs in plasterboard, fibre cement, masonry, concrete and timber.
How to protect your home from mould outbreaks
The risk of dangerous mould outbreaks is rising in Australia as heatwaves and heavy rain continue throughout summer.
Wet and humid conditions are a perfect...
Micro-cement concrete flooring
Micro-cement concrete flooring is ideal for kitchen floors because it’s non-slip and an easy surface to maintain.
It comes with a matte or polished finish...
Simple design tricks to create your holiday home
Embarking on the journey to create your dream holiday home is an exciting adventure and when executed skilfully a winning formula promises relaxation, comfort...
What the cracks in your walls are trying to tell you
Did you know that cracking walls and uneven floors in homes are usually symptoms of a deeper, structural problem?
For home owners, regardless of where...














