When it comes to choosing cook tops, homeowners are not always fully informed on the pros and cons of each type. If you are a fan of cookery shows, you will have no doubt heard countless chefs tout the superiority of gas cook tops. Chefs love cooking with gas due to the ability to control…
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Tips for building a new home Building a new home can be exciting, and at times, stressful experience. Whilst, in most cases, your builder has built many new homes and knows the process inside out, it’s a relatively new experience for any person looking to take the step of having a home built. It’s important…
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Buying a home can be a stressful experience, especially in a heated market when competition is fierce. You think you’ve found your perfect home. There’s another 10 people at the open home who have thought exactly the same thing. So where to from here? Check Beyond the Surface Whilst the home décor may look beautiful,…
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While building codes go a long way towards ensuring quality and safety, there are instances when just meeting the building codes and standards isn’t the best option. Meeting the minimum requirements in these instances will afford you adequate quality of workmanship; however, in the case of waterproofing, it is sometimes better to go the extra…
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The concept of outsourcing certain processes is becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry. The reasons for outsourcing vary and may include reduction of business costs, redistribution of manpower, the centralisation of processes, and industry compliance assurances. One such process, which builders are likely to outsource, is quality assurance (QA). So, rather than a member…
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Home building projects in New South Wales are experiencing a boom and forecasts are for it to continue over the next five years, according to the NSW government. This upsurge in construction is good news for tradesmen; however, it could spell trouble for homeowners. With the increased demand for skilled tradesmen, private homeowners could end…
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Unlike doors, windows, furniture or fixtures, brickwork is not easily replaced if you decide you don’t like how it looks after the job is complete. So, when considering your options for brickwork, you need to be absolutely sure that it will suit the design of your home. The first thing to consider is the physical…
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RCD is the acronym for Residual Current Devices. However, most people will likely better know them as safety switches. The devices work by monitoring the flow of current through electrical wires, to ensure that the current is equal in the neutral and active wires. Any imbalance in the flow of electricity is known as an…
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Due to the fact that the climate in Australia differs from state to state, insulation is given what is known as an R Value. This system allows homeowners and builders to determine the amount of insulation needed depending on where the construction work is being carried out. The rating is based on thermal performance, so…
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BAL ratings explained BAL stands for Bushfire Attack Level and is the Australian standard for measuring the risk of a home’s exposure to ember attack. It is a scale used to determine a building’s risk of catching on fire and as the name suggests, the scale is specifically concerned with bushfires. A BAL is used…
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