Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with more than 24 years of experience in residential construction with a bachelors degree in Construction Management + Cert 4 in Waterproofing + WHS Officer
A Guide to using Treated Pine in Residential Construction
As structural pine timber isn't naturally durable, it's susceptible to fungi, insects, and weathering. Adding preservative chemicals increases its durability, making treated pine timber ideal for various applications like pergolas, decks, and retaining walls.
10 Tips for Better Hedge Trimming
Master the art of hedge trimming with these 10 essential tips. This guide covers everything from understanding the best time for pruning in Australia to choosing the right tools and ensuring their maintenance.
Guidance and tips for building a seven-star home
Building a seven-star home? Dive into essential guidance and tips, from design orientation to insulation choices. Understand the significance of window placement, shading, and the role of accredited assessors. With the right strategies, achieve optimal energy efficiency without compromise.
Home energy star ratings and what they mean
Understanding the energy efficiency of your home is crucial. The NatHERS star rating, ranging from 0-10 stars, evaluates the thermal comfort of a house. A higher rating indicates better energy efficiency, potentially reducing the need for artificial heating or cooling.
C15: Your Ultimate Painting Inspection Checklist (from design to execution)
You don't need to be a painter to ensure a top finish on your new home. In this post we walk you through our painting checklist to help you oversee your builder's painting work, protect your investment, and ensure a best result.
C14 Checklist: The Homeowner’s Guide to Ceramic Tile Design & Installation
Planning ceramic tiling in your new home? The C14 Ceramic Tile Design & Installation Checklist is your step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time. From material selection to installation quality checks, we break it down so you can protect your investment and avoid costly rework.
C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!
The fixing stage is when plasterboard, cornices, joinery and tiling lock your home’s interior in place. I’ll walk you through the C12 Fixing Stage Checklist that helps you inspect gyprock, joinery, eaves, and tiling to avoid future issues.
