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
Choosing the right builder for your new home
Learn how to choose the right builder for your dream home. This guide compares custom and project builders, covering aspects like design flexibility, pricing, building on challenging blocks, and timeframes. It helps you make an informed decision for a smooth and satisfying home-building experience.
Wind Classification for New Homes: The 5 Key Factors
Explore the 5 key factors determining wind classification for new homes, including geographic wind region, terrain category, topography, shielding, and distance from coastlines or high wind regions. Understanding these factors is essential for building homes that can withstand specific wind forces.
Achieving a Level 4 Plasterboard Finish: What is required?
Discover how to achieve a Level 4 plasterboard finish, the second-highest standard for a smooth surface ready for painting. This guide covers installation, joint finishing, sealing, and painting techniques, essential for creating a flawless, professional-looking wall surface in your home.
Building a Better Future: House Designers, Take Responsibility for Energy Savings
Learn about the crucial role of architects in creating energy-efficient homes. This article emphasises the impact of design choices on household energy use and the responsibility of architects to prioritise sustainability, offering strategies for reducing carbon footprints and energy costs.
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.
