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Healthy homes: building materials for allergy sufferers

With the number of allergy sufferers on the rise in Australia, one of the most important considerations in building a healthy home is the elimination of dampness, mould and dust mites – and one of the biggest culprits in causing all these issues is condensation. Why can condensation be harmful to allergy sufferers? Condensation or

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Energy efficient construction: how to prevent condensation

The drive for energy efficient buildings has resulted in higher levels of insulation in the roof space and walls, as well
 as reduced air leakage due to modern, energy-conscious building practices. While these new construction methods have delivered significant energy-savings, they have also dramatically changed the temperature and moisture balance within buildings, which has in

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