by Tori Walker | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
A client recently asked whether they should consider double glazing for their new home in Queensland. Here’s what we advised: 1. Double glazing absolutely assists in keeping heat out during summer, and providing increased insulation during winter, as well as...
by Tori Walker | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is a new player in the NatHERS Software space, and it could be a game changer. Background For the last ten years, there have been only three accredited software providers able to satisfy the NCC’s requirement for reducing the heating and cooling...
by Tori Walker | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
From May 1st 2020, the NCC 2019 regulations will be mandatory for new building designs. Whilst generally the energy efficiency requirements are more stringent under NCC 2019 (giving rise to some design and costing changes), there are some new ways that the code...
by Tori Walker | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Walls and Glazing (J1.5) In the past, a building’s external walls, internal envelope walls, and glazing, were assessed as three separate components. With NCC 2019, the conditioned envelope wall-glazing construction is assessed as a whole, either for the whole...
by Tori Walker | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
As mentioned in a previous blog article, there are numerous and significant changes to the way that Section J (Deemed to Satisfy) assessments are to be carried out under NCC 2019, Vol 1. These changes take mandatory effect on 1st of May, 2020. So what are the main...
