Jackson Digney
The Results Are In For Carrackalinga!
The results are in! We pride ourselves on making sure that our homes REALLY are built to a higher standard. The only way to make sure this happens is to have them independently audited. One of the most important audits is the blower door and thermal imaging test. These two things are the strongest evidence […]
How To Quickly Find The Right Builder For You
Calling potential builders for the first time can be a daunting experience. So what should you expect from that first phone conversation and what questions must you ask your builder before having an initial site consultation? Today we give you the questions to ask your builder in that first, all important phone call! When building […]
Do You Want To Be Energy Efficient, Sustainable Or Both?
So, you’ve heard the hype, and you want to build an Energy Efficient, sustainable home? Did you know the difference between those terms? There is a lot of misinformation around building Energy Efficient homes. One of the first areas is the use of the words Energy Efficient, Sustainable and ‘Eco’. While the three terms […]
What Does Your Square Meter Rate Include?
Have you ever heard of using a square meter rate of $1200 for a new home? Did you know the the two main areas why this is completely inaccurate? The first reason that a square meter rate doesn’t include all the extra bits that make a house a home (or if it does, its a […]
Does Your Contract Really Include Everything?
We recently got a call from someone we had been working with to design and cost their home. They weren’t happy! They had decided, after seeing our suggested budget range for their project, that our price seemed expensive compared to other builders. They had met with another builder and signed a contract to build […]
How To Make Sure Your Home Includes Energy Efficient Materials
How To Make Sure Your Home Includes Energy Efficient Materials With so many different products out there that have the “Energy Efficient” and “Sustainable” label slapped on them, it can be quite misleading as to what combination of materials actually works best. Every energy efficient home is unique and making sure that you use […]
How Do You Heat Your Home In Winter?
Did you know the number one way an energy efficient home stays warm in winter? Well, it’s actually quite simple, but is often undermined by low quality and low attention to detail construction. The answer is that an energy efficient home keeps the warm air in and circulating at just the right speed. This […]
How To Make Sure Your Home Is Shaded To Maximise Energy Efficiency
How would you like to improve the comfort of your home all year round? With carefully considered external shading, you can do a lot to not only enhance outdoor areas, but improve the energy efficiency of your home. Design of external wall and window shading requires careful consideration of orientation and sun studies to […]
How To Make Sure Your Home Ventilates Well
Did you know that a properly designed energy efficient home can utilise the air that moves naturally around it to help cool it on hot days? During all seasons we rely on a properly sealed building envelope to help maintain a temperature in our homes. In summer we have to work with the […]