Formcraft wins green seal of approval
Formcraft's ICF Building Systems have been highly rated by leading environmental and health assessor Ecospecifier. Ecospecifier, which recently completed its assessment of Formcraft's registered trademarks FormPro, FormDeck and FormTilt insulated concrete form (ICF) wall, slab and tilt panel systems, confirmed Formcraft as a leader in green building systems.
ICF utilises innovative walling
ICF Contracting has created a walling system that looks set to create new benchmarks for sustainable housing in Australia. The Lock-Form system uses in-situ concrete in combination with expanded polystyrene (EPS) planks to deliver high-level insulation performance.
Expo promises energy boost
As households and companies become more environmentally conscious, there is now a wide array of energy efficient products on the market, designed to help dramatically reduce energy consumption. the Master Builders Building & Home Improvement Expo is the ideal place in which to discover the widest possible range of such energy efficient products and services.
Insulation innovation tops build expo line-up
New types of insulation material from brands such as Air Cell and Autex were a key focal point of The Master Builders Building and Home Improvement Expo last year, with Air-Cell's offer including trademarked brands Glareshield, Retroshield, Insulaire, Supershield, Insulbreak, Permishield and Permifloor, all of them offering new types of insulation material that were high quality, durable and effective.
The ultimate renewable resource
With awareness of the impact of carbon emissions on the environment now growing, solar power benefits are rapidly gaining the recognition they deserve; after all, the sun is an effective, non-hazardous source of energy. Solar power benefits its users in a number of ways, but perhaps the chief among these is the fact that it's a completely renewable resource. In other words, the sun's rays can't be used up.
Affordable architectural service launches
A new Melbourne company has launched with the promise of supplying affordable architectural services to homeowners. My Architect - an exhibitor at the forthcoming Master Builders Building & Home Improvement Expo in July - offers pay-as-you-go pricing that enables customers to use the services of an architect as much or as little as required.
Master Builders 2009 Winning Homes Award Winners
Showcasing outstanding craftsmanship and professional standards the Excellence in Housing Awards, hosted by the Master Builders Association of Victoria, 2009 award winners have been announced...
Heating specialist on show
Radiant heating specialist P.A.P. Heating Solutions has confirmed its participation at The Master Builders' Building & Home Improvement Expo at Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 9-11 July 2010. P.A.P. Heating Solutions spokesperson Julie Moran said the company would use its presence at the expo to demonstrate the versatility and range of floor heating options.
Hot weather means cool air
Rising temperatures look set to be a welcome feature of summer for Victorian based solar technology and innovation specialist Clear Solar. The company has just released a new solar powered air conditioning range that capitalises on hot days.
Green pastures for flooring brand
Decorative surfacing specialist Granicrete Australia will capitalise on its participation in next year's Building & Home Improvement Expo to showcase its environmental and domestic credentials.
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