Building your new home is very exciting and there is much to think about. Particularly important is how to choose your builder, as this can make the process simple or very stressful. To start off, consider the following checklist when building your new home which will help you manage the planning process: Scope the project…
Monthly Archives: February 2013
With the growing trend of social media as a way for businesses to interact with clients and customers, Sydney Water Tanks and BioSeptic are now on social media. We want to be able to share the latest industry news and insights with you, and we’d also love to hear back from you about any of…
The Queensland Government has recently announced their plans to remove the current laws that make it compulsory to install rainwater tanks and gas, solar or heat pump hot water systems in all new homes. These changes seem to be a backwards step for the Queensland Government. Why abolish legislation that makes new homes sustainable? These…
If you own a rainwater tank you may want to consider how you can maximise the rainwater in your tank to get the most from your water system. Rainwater tanks generally require little maintenance; however there are a few things you can do to help gain the best benefit from your rainwater system: Regularly clear…
We have already seen the devastating results of the recent bushfires. It is now evident that the bushfire season is upon us and you need to be prepared for any threat that may face your home. In addition to having a bush fire survival plan, you need to consider having a Bushfire Resistant Tank that…
Building a new home can be an exciting and complex process for families. In addition to the mainstream things you need to think through, you also need to consider the BASIX requirements of building your home to be more energy and water efficient. The aim of BASIX is to reduce greenhouse gas omissions and set…