At Dahlsens, we know that builders need exterior cladding solutions that are both durable and aesthetically pleasing. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding, a revolutionary product that combines the timeless appeal of concrete with the versatility and durability of fibre cement. Features When it comes to durability, versatility and
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Window Coverings supplied and installed from Dahlsens Set your homes apart from your competitors, win over more clients and boost your job profit with a reliable supply and install solution for window coverings arranged by Dahlsens. Our beautiful, on-trend blinds and curtains are sure to impress, with options to suit a range of rooms and
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Building companies raising the bar for workplace culture Hiring is hard for everyone at the moment but you can be more attractive for potential talent through offering a great culture. Leading Teams, a specialist organisation that facilitates programs to create a positive organisational culture, says candidates are driven toward organisations with a positive culture, purpose,
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Refreshed Territory cladding range from Cemintel gives builders plenty of choice Cemintel, the CSR brand responsible for some of the most progressive and innovative cladding materials in Australia, has recently refreshed and improved their prefinished cladding system, Territory. Already a popular choice, Territory simulates materials such as stone, timber, concrete, metal, and smooth render in
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A refined architectural timber cladding system by Hurford’s Combining the ancient Japanese craft of fire treatment with a precision milled cladding profile, Shou Sugi Ban by Hurford’s is a contemporary solution for achieving a sleek, architectural look. A complete system for exterior walls, the Shou Sugi Ban cladding is available with a selection of customised
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The world’s unprecedented demand for engineered wood products is at an all-time high, with pressure on the local timber industry to ramp up production to make products more readily available. Valued supplier to Dahlsens Hyne Timber has responded with Beam 15 – a high-performance timber product made in Australia and engineered to handle long spans
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CERTIFIED CODE COMPLIANCE FOR WEATHERTEX PRODUCTS One of Australia’s leading manufacturers of cladding and supplier to Dahlsens, Weathertex, has achieved CodeMark Certification for their popular Selflok weatherboards and Weathergroove vertical groove product ranges. Australian made using waste hardwood sourced exclusively from certified plantation estates, Weathertex products are 100% natural and come in a range of
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As identified by the just released HIA New Home Sales Report, “new home sales in the first three months of 2022 remained exceptionally strong, down by 2.8 per cent on the previous quarter, but still remaining well above pre-pandemic levels. Despite a difficult start to the year, with staff absences associated with the Omicron
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MAKE YOUR NEXT BUILD AIRTIGHT WITH OSB Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is commonly used for structural bracing, cladding backing, and flooring, but now it is also being used to improve air-tightness of the building envelope, as a more robust alternative to specialised membranes. With rising energy prices hitting homeowners hip pockets, a lack of air-tightness
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In response to the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, the Australian Government introduced Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL). While the rating system strives to make homes more robust in the face of bushfires, it can present challenges for builders and homeowners alike. Budget blowouts, building materials compromises and changes to the desired style of the project are
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After more than 30 years of building sustainable homes, Lachie and Beth Gales and the team at their Wangaratta-based family business, Ovens and King Builders, are used to breaking fresh ground. Their latest home — a small ‘passive house’ in Beechworth in north-east Victoria — was their boldest step yet, requiring them to meet
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Tips for builders to find and keep great talent Across Australia, the HomeBuilder stimulus has been especially successful, spurring a massive demand for renovations and new detached homes. Some regions have recorded their highest activity levels in a decade – helping thousands of businesses and self-employed trades to thrive. With the program’s overwhelming success has
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