Reliable and high-performance flooring adhesives are critical for delivering great results. That’s why we offer two outstanding H.B. Fuller products designed to make your flooring installations faster, stronger, and more efficient. All Dahlsens stores stock a full range of H.B. Fuller products, including flooring adhesives available in pails and sausages—ready for your next project. Flexi
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Dahlsens is excited to announce the addition of ProBoard’s innovative party wall systems to our product lineup, now stocked in our NSW and ACT stores, and available to order in Victoria. This strategic inclusion underscores our commitment to providing builders with cutting-edge solutions that enhance construction efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Fire resistant, water resistant, lightweight
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Builder beware! 2022 updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) require more stringent condensation management to decrease health risks and building damage caused by high moisture levels. Alpine Ventilation, innovative and reliable supply partner to Dahlsens, offer a range of advanced solutions that look good, protect your build and offer efficiencies in the building process
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“We love what we do, we all love building. Every day we get up, we love going to work, so it makes it very enjoyable.” This is Jordan Tullipan, Construction Manager with family-run Tullipan Homes based on the Central Coast of NSW. Tullipan Homes deliver over 50 homes a year between Sydney, Central Coast and
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Australians love to bring the outdoors in. This can mean plenty of glazing, floor-to-ceiling windows and glass sliding doors. Achieving this whilst also meeting a 7 Star energy efficient rating has become harder and more expensive–but there are solutions. With Thermotek window and door systems you can lift a home’s energy efficiency rating while enhancing
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Class 4 vapour permeable membranes are now regulation in many areas of Australia. Since the introduction of NCC 2022, materials that contribute to the breathability of a building, reduce condensation risk and improve thermal efficiency are prioritised. But which products are right for your projects? To reduce the overwhelm, we’ve compiled a shortlist of the
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Switching over from blueboard with render to Hardie™️ Brushed Concrete Cladding in this multi-residential project was an easy choice, and CKON Constructions couldn’t be happier with the results. We spoke to Bret Stafford, Construction Manager at CKON, who is managing this 28 townhouse development in Mulgrave in Melbourne. Bret shared what he sees as the
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You would be aware of the increased requirements for waterproofing in critical areas such as roofs, balconies, and wet spaces. Stricter guidelines align with AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2 standards, ensuring long-term protection against water ingress. Updated specifications in AS 3740 (2021) set new benchmarks for durability and performance in wet areas. Depending on your
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We recently visited Leigh Allchin, owner of Allchin Builders, on site at his unique Inverloch project in Gippsland Victoria. Watch this short video where Leigh shows us around and shares how he saved significant amounts of time and money by switching out the metal standing seam cladding in the original design, to Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding.
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The concept of Biophilic Design lies at the heart of Porta’s research. Biophilia represents the innate human desire to connect with nature and living organisms. Biophilic design seeks to fulfill this inherent need through modern architectural practices that promote both mental and physical wellbeing. Porta’s mission is to equip architects and designers with the knowledge
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Led by Kane Harrison, Evolving Construction recently won the prestigious Master Builders Australia National Contract Home $1M to $2M in the National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards 2023. The home, Nonpareil, located a stone’s throw from Pearl Beach on the Central Coast of NSW, is a multi-award winning project, having taken out seven significant
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We spoke with Andre Regli who co-owns Regli Construction, a well-established registered construction company based in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, Victoria, about how he and the team look after their customers. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Regli Construction has built a strong reputation for their expertise in commercial shedding and turnkey projects and
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