In order to make sure that your house is in a better position to handle the bushfire attack and its effects, there are multiple requirements for construction as per the standard, which depends on the level of bushfire risk in the area. The more your area is at the...
Evidently, we all know the purpose of gutters is to prevent houses from water damages like flooding, by carrying the rainwater away from roofs and buildings. Such transportation is necessary during any rainy season; however, its importance is particularly more...
One of the many great things about effective rain harvesting is that it results in giving you an abundance of clean rainwater. This can be used around your property and home. However, it may pose problems if you happen to have pests, either large or small, in the...
Following the tragic Victorian “Black Saturday” bushfires during 2009, the Australian Standard for the way buildings should be constructed had been upgraded, especially in areas that are prone to bushfires. These new rules were introduced in the AS3959-2009, which...
The Australian government and the firefighters alike, in response to the dangers posed by the Bushfires to the life and the infrastructure, propose various approaches to improve the capability of one’s home in confronting the issue. The steps pronounced by the...
Living in Australia’s wild profile can often make your house vulnerable to the health hazards created by unpleasant animal presence in warm spots. The roofs and gutter spaces conveniently fit the definition of warm places, which can lead to serious health concerns. It...
