There are multiple things to think about when building a new home and complying with the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is one of them. BASIX ensures that homes are built to be more energy and water efficient by setting clear sustainable housing targets for new homes developed in NSW. BASIX aims to deliver equitable, effective…
Recycling water in your home is a great way to save costs and be environmentally friendly. As a homeowner, it is important to understand the different types of household wastewater and the ways in which these can be disposed and recycled. The NSW Department of Health states that there are three types of household wastewater:…
When installing a BioSeptic system or a Sydney Water Tank you will often need to source a plumber. It is vital to find a plumber that is highly-skilled, professional and adheres to strict legislated Australian standards and has appropriate insurance. Here are some helpful hints on helping you to select and work with a plumber:…
Having a rainwater tank installed in your home allows you to utilise harvested rainwater in your home and garden. To ensure you take full advantage of this free water supply, there are a number of things for you to consider, helping you make sure you are getting the most from your water system. Make sure…
Are you a plumber and looking for Galvanised RHS? Well look no further, we stock and sell galvanised RHS right here at Sydney Water Tanks. Our high quality, hot dipped galvanised RHS are suitable for council crossovers to connect a stormwater system to the kerb gutter. Like all our products here at Sydney Water Tanks,…
When building your new home, consider building sustainably. There are however, several things to think about when building a sustainable home and must be considered during the design phase with your builder or architect. Grand Design Australia identified 6 key areas that can be discussed with your builder or architect to help build a…
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…
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…
