Case Study: 6B Tallaroon Street, Shailer
This case study is based on the property development of Queensland’s very first Passivhaus, located at 6B Tallaroon Street, Shailer Park. The project was commissioned by CEO of EE Windows, Paul Gerrard. A Passivhaus, otherwise known in English as a Passive House, has a meticulous standard for energy efficiency. The primary objective of a Passivhaus […]
How Brisbane Property Developers Can Build Environmentally Friendly Unit Complexes
Being eco-conscious is no longer associated solely with hippies or country living. More and more home buyers are looking for environmentally friendly unit complexes to complete their inner-city Brisbane lifestyle. Property buyers not only want to know that they are minimising their impact on the planet, but they also wish to reduce their utility bills […]
7 Ways To Reduce Your Electricity Bill
For many Queenslanders, electricity is one of the highest household expenses. But it doesn’t have to be! You don’t need to be an environmental scientist to save energy. By implementing these seven easy tips, you can cut down your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint. How to save money indoors 1. SWITCH OFF OR […]
The Importance of Buying Local for your Windows
When it comes to building a new home or renovating your current one, selecting building materials like windows and doors is an important decision and opting to buy from overseas can quickly become extremely problematic. From having the wrong items delivered, to getting windows installed that ended up breaking within the year, we’ve heard so many horror […]
Aluminium Double Glazing vs UPVC Double Glazing
Many people are under the impression that once they have made the decision to transition to, or build with, double glazed windows, all window-related considerations are now done and dusted. Installation can begin without further consultation, right? We hate to burst your bubble, but no. Windows are much more complicated than homeowners realise. There are energy […]
Window frames: which materials are the most energy efficient?
So you know the basic difference between single glazed windows and double glazed windows, but when it comes to the window frames, you’re getting a little lost. What’s all this talk of uPVC or timber vs. aluminium? And does the material of the window frame really make much of a difference to the overall insulative properties of the […]
