Browse Forums Eco Living 1 May 08, 2023 3:30 pm I am looking at building through a volume builder/franchise that allow a fair amount of customization. I'm after advice on what I am forgetting about in order to increase energy eficiency. I will list what we are including and would love to hear peoples ideas on what i'm forgetting. Thanks North facing living, master bedroom double glazing upgrade insulation throughout correct width eaves all electric ?split systems or electric zoned ducted flooring for thermal mass ?polished concrete doors to shut off unused zones Re: what to add for energy efficiency building volume home 3May 08, 2023 6:51 pm I'd start here: https://www.yourhome.gov.au/ You could also engage an energy assessor to review your house plans and suggest upgrades/changes etc before going back to the builder. Perth Re: what to add for energy efficiency building volume home 4May 08, 2023 8:36 pm aussieta where are you building what window frame material what material house framing what sort of roof material what size house Victoria Not sure on window frame material yet. Brick veneer wooden frame Colorbond roof 30sq house Re: what to add for energy efficiency building volume home 5May 09, 2023 3:40 pm go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages go a bit ordinary, but there are some real gems in there Thanks. Had terrible experience with metricon. Not going to repeat the mistake again. 2 2272 i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in… 3 21444 VERY important to understand that each franchise is a independent business, so there are bad franchises out there as well as good (no different from a Bakers Delight… 4 5470 |