Improved CSR Cemintel website
With an increasing number of home-renovators using lightweight building materials to achieve their renovation designs, CSR Cemintel has enhanced its website
Renovating with insulated wall and roof panels from Bondor Insulation
This family home located in Ardross, WA, incorporated eco-friendly Bondor Insulation products in order to help reduce Australia’s carbon footprint in residential buildings, which currently account for 10% of Australia’s total carbon emissions
Gyprock’s perforated plasterboard provides acoustic performance with design options
CSR Gyprock developed its perforated plasterboard range
New glass brick in Doric style for bathrooms, glass walls and windows
Originally conceived in the 30x30cm glass block format for architectural use on commercial construction, DORIC is now available in the standard 19x19cm dimensions - smaller in size, but greater in possibilities for bathroom-renovations, entrance-ways and architectural highlights.
Clip-on post covers in various styles and sizes to protect the bottoms of verandah posts
During autumn and winter you should be careful of the build-up of debris around your verandah and awning posts and accordingly protect those posts from warping, splitting and rotting
When should you worry about large cracks in your walls?
Wall cracks are common in Australian houses and though some are nothing to worry about, others can indicate sinking or damaged foundation
6mm thick porcelain sheets imported from Italy for kitchens and bathrooms
QuantumSix+ porcelain sheets are light, versatile and strong. At just 6mm thick, they offer a flexible, durable and affordable alternative to marble and stone finishes
Architect-designed bush home using Stramit Longspan® wall cladding
Located in a dense forestry area, architect Allan Lamb wanted to create a modern two storey dwelling that would be sympathetic to its natural surroundings
Alternative wall panelling product from James Hardie Technologies
The Scyon™ brand is owned by James Hardie Technologies™ Ltd and was invented in their R&D facility at James Hardie Rosehill, NSW
Building in bushfire zones with Hebel
All homes now built in bushfire zones must comply with Australian Standard AS3959-2009, designed to improve the resistance of buildings to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat and combinations of the three attack forms
Inject life into home-renovations with 5 ideas from PGH Bricks
According to PGH Bricks & Pavers there is resurgence in the use of brick to create impactful architectural features inside and out
Timber and timber products for Sydney home-renovators and builders
Rallis Timber, Marrickville, provides timber for owner-builders, handymen, tradesmen and builders