RENOVATION GUIDES
Practical Guides for Smarter Renovations
Explore expert renovation guides, cost insights, planning advice and practical tips to help you make better decisions at every stage of your project.
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NatHERS Ratings for Existing Homes: What Do They Mean?
An energy rating is most useful before you become attached to a renovation solution. It can help explain why a
Thermal Imaging Before Renovating: What Can It Reveal?
A room that feels cold can have several problems at once: gaps around a window, incomplete ceiling insulation, an exposed
Home Energy Assessments Before Renovating
A home energy assessment is most useful before renovation decisions become expensive to change. It can help you understand why
How to Plan a Sustainable Home Renovation
Plan a sustainable Australian renovation through retention, passive design, efficient electric systems, water saving, durable materials and measurement.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Sydney Homes
Sydney’s mild reputation disguises how badly its housing performs. A typical unrenovated Sydney home built before 1990 has no wall
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Brisbane Homes
Energy efficiency in Brisbane means something different from what it means in Melbourne or Hobart. This is a cooling-dominated climate
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Melbourne Homes
Melbourne is the mainland capital where energy efficiency matters most, and where the housing stock is least equipped to deliver
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Perth Homes
Perth has the most cooling-dominated climate of any Australian capital, and the housing stock least equipped to deal with it.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Adelaide Homes
South Australia has the highest penetration of rooftop solar in the world and one of the most renewable-heavy grids of
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Gold Coast Homes
Energy efficiency on the Gold Coast is almost entirely a cooling and humidity problem. Heating barely registers here; the winter
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Canberra Homes
The ACT takes household energy efficiency more seriously than any other Australian jurisdiction, and it has the regulatory framework to
Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Rebates for Newcastle Homes
Newcastle has a benign climate and a housing stock that does almost nothing to take advantage of it. The temperate