For property professionals and residents alike, combustible cladding remains one of the most pressing challenges in residential building safety. Buildings over 11 metres in height affected by ...

Back in 2001 James Hardie domiciled in the Netherlands as it became clear it would face a growing compensation bill from ­contaminated wall cladding, insulation and piping. A NSW judicial inquiry ...

The Victorian government has announced plans to subsidise the installation of ceiling insulation in Victorian homes. The government claims the scheme will save some eligible households about $400 ...

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In this edition: the Federal Government responds formally to the Murray Review; major reforms to Victoria’s building laws to protect homebuyers; cladding rectification and the product liability ...

The federal government provided $2.6 billion for heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and other green upgrades to Canadians' homes through the Canada Greener Homes Grant. But what difference did ...

That’s why the Wilden Group CEO recently decided to incorporate hemp insulation into one of the homes in the company’s 1,500-acre master-planned community in Kelowna. “I asked our ...

Cladding also bolsters a property’s insulation. ‘Cladding your home's exterior adds another cavity to the exterior of your home so it helps with noise insulation and improves the building’s thermal ...

Permasteelisa Group has secured a contract to engineer, supply and install the facade for the 50 Fenchurch Street office tower being built by Multiplex. The specialist’s Gartner brand will work ...

This layer acts as the true weather barrier for the wall and ideally allows water that penetrates the cladding to drain down harmlessly along its surface. There is also the energy code requirement for ...

Use our expert advice to help you choose the right type of loft insulation for your home and budget. Installing loft insulation can cut your energy bills and help keep your home warm, as it prevents ...