The next edition of the National Construction Code proposes amendments. These amendments focus on the requirements for energy efficiency of commercial buildings. It includes waterproofing of balconies, car parks, storage and warehouses. Additionally, it focuses on condensation management. If approved, these changes will affect construction costs for houses and apartments. They will also impact constructionContinue reading “NCC 2025 proposed changes”
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Condensation and mould
The average person feels comfortable with an internal temperature of 22-25 degrees in winter. The colder the external temperature is, the higher the temperature difference is. Condensation appears when warm air contacts a cold surface. It is the same phenomenon when droplets appear on a glass of cold water in summer, and it is theContinue reading “Condensation and mould”
Australian homes are colder in winter than houses in Greenland
Australian homes are colder in winter than those in cool-climate European countries such as Finland and Greenland, a new study has found. The “Cold homes in Australia” study, which was conducted by the Australian Centre for Housing Research, found that houses in temperate climates across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania averagedContinue reading “Australian homes are colder in winter than houses in Greenland”
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