Design
Reducing Noise Through Windows
General Principles The main factors in window noise reduction in order of importance are: 1. Glass Thickness Thicker glass will give a better result. (Laminated glass is slightly better than solid glass of similar thickness as the laminated layer provides additional ‘Damping’) 2….
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Laundries – The Latest Source Of Profit
Over the years I have seen many builders put up many reasons for making houses bigger and more expensive. . . . which means more profit for them. When they can’t think of another room then its how can they make…
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Overflowing Drains
Its not unusual to see local flooding around a house, or on streets, during exceptionally heavy rainfall. If you are unlucky you might even see a manhole ‘Pop It’s Top!’ like this one! This is because the council drains don’t have the…
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Japanese Houses
I have certainly featured quite a few unusual japanese houses in the What The …… section, in the time I have been writing this blog. This has made me start to wonder why Japan seems to have so many of these unusual houses?…
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Identifying signs of termite infestation.
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight One of the worst nightmares for homeowners is to find that their home is being attacked by termites. The thought of termites terrorizing your home is enough to send shivers up your spine. If you are…
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Bottled Gas – Cooking
Many people building a new house like cooking on gas, but may find that their area doesn’t have a mains supply. The question then becomes “Should you go for bottled gas, or go all electric?” Energy Cost To compare energy…
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Large or ‘Character’
Lots of people say they like character . . . . but build houses with these huge open plan living rooms. Modern Living Room by Perth Design & Construction Firms Cambuild Some of the display houses I see do look light…
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Roof Access Hatch – 5 Considerations
Guest post by Hubert Dwight If you are considering building a house with a flat roof or very low pitched roof (2-5 degrees) perhaps you should think about a roof access hatch. If you are thinking about installing a roof…
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Shipping Container Homes
Ever thought you would like your new house to be made from Shipping Containers? There are certainly some stunning Shipping Container Homes around. Both of these photographs are from the Container Home Plans Website. The site sells a Guide Of How To Build Using Containers. One…
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Fridge Location
You may be out shopping for a new fridge to go in the new house or You may just want to check your existing fridge fits in the alcove in your new kitchen. Whichever it is . . . ….
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