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Summary of confirmed changes with NCC 2022 impacting Metal Roofing and Roof Ventilation

In August 2021, sweeping changes to the National Construction Code were advised with a large focus on energy efficiency and condensation management. Whilst most industry experts agreed that change was inevitable and for the good of Australian consumers, it was met largely with disdain from existing builders and stakeholders as just yet another hurdle to overcome in an increasingly difficult…

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4 reasons why you should ask about ventilation when building your new home

Whether you have just started the building process or are well underway, you’re likely already overwhelmed by the hundreds of decisions you need to make.  It is understandable that amongst exciting decisions like facade designs and tile patterns, some less tangible aspects of building a home might become a bit of an afterthought. This is often where the thought of…

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Changes to the NCC and Ventilation – How the proposed changes to the National Construction Code impact roofing and ventilation to your new home

In late August of 2021, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) released the proposed updates for the NCC in 2022. It is currently open for comment and, going by previous amendments, will be released in early 2022 with a grace period until May 2022. It was highlighted early by the ABCB that a large focus will be on energy efficiency…

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Changes to the NCC

Changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) have increased demand in the residential sector for effective condensation management solutions. Condensation in roof spaces leads to the build-up and growth of mould which can have serious health impacts. The Australian Building Codes Board has a core focus on condensation management, emphasising the need for effective ventilation solutions like Vent-A-Roof. To learn…

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