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Contents

Welcome Do you f nd yourself complaining about the cold? If you live in a poorly designed or older home on the Coast, you are not alone. We are spoilt to live in such a beautiful region but most of our homes are designed for summer living, and not for the cooler months. Which is why this month we are talking about keeping warm in our cover story. A warm home starts at the design phase and f nishes with appropriate heating – f nd out more over the page. Also this month we are talking lighting with the team at Wide World of Lights (on page 20), we have stylish bits for the home (page 26) and plenty of reno tips and tricks to Jemma keep you motivated with Pearson your latest project.

COVER STORY .................................................. 6 BOOK REVIEW/NEW PRODUCT .................... 8 BATHROOM ....................................................10 TIPS & ADVICE................................................ 12 KITCHEN .........................................................14 PAINT ...............................................................18 WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS FEATURE ........... 20 FLOORING ......................................................24 STYLE ...............................................................26 OUTDOOR ......................................................28

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But a renovation is a great opportunity to consider not just how your home looks, but how it performs in terms of handling our climate. And while most of us spend a lot of time considering how we are going to keep cool is summer, keeping comfortable in winter is just as important.

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nights and big energy bills in the cooler months – so we can enjoy homes better suited to summer. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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If you’re tackling a major renovation, you can save a lot of energy by sensible design – and that means being passive. Passive design means using natural sources of heating and cooling, rather than artif cial ones such as air-conditioners and heaters to warm and cool your home. Where to put certain rooms in your home, where to place windows and doors and how to angle the roof ine are all elements of passive design.

Passive design will also look at the thermal mass of the building materials used. Thermal mass describes a material’s ability to

store and release heat. Concrete brick and tiles have high thermal mass because a lot of energy is needed to change the temperature of these materials. Lighter materials such have timber have a lower thermal mass.

Getting the right mix of materials in your home can have a huge impact on its thermal performance. Insulating the walls, f oor and ceiling with products suitable to our climate is also vital to ensuring the best thermal performance.

A huge amount of heat is lost from windows and glass doors.

Some tips here to ensure your windows aren’t working against you in winter are to install blinds and curtains that you can open during the day to let the heat in and then close to keep it inside at night.

Consider installing double-glazed windows, which are much more eff cient than single panes. Large eaves and awnings over windows will protect the home from the harsh summer sun but allow winter sun to warm the interior.

Heating options

Even taking into account these design principles, you’ll probably want to incorporate some sort of heater into your home.

Electric heaters are becoming more and more energy eff cient.

Options include a reverse-cycle air-conditioner, which are good for heating large rooms on milder days.

Portable electric heaters, such as column or fan heaters, are good for smaller rooms or when you want to heat a person or particular space – such as your reading chair or in

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If you are building new rooms as part of your renovation, consider under-f oor heating. A good option for bathrooms or large tiled spaces, this type of heating warms thanks to electric cables or water pipes installed under the f oor.

Even in our warm climate, don’t dismiss a wood-burning heater. If you have access to free f rewood, it’s an affordable way to keep warm.

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BOOK REVIEW

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s the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the most popular – and trickiest – renovation projects. If you are about to embark on your own, you will need some inspiration, which is where this book comes in. The Kitchen Bible is f lled with kitchens from all over the world, which should give you a good idea of the kind of room you want in your home. But it’s not just pretty pictures. The f rst half of the book is a more practical guide on how to design your perfect space, with tips on how to choose a professional, designing a f oor plan, choosing f ttings and lighting, even where to place door handles and knobs. If you want to get hands-on with creating the perfect room, The Kitchen Bible is for you.

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Install an entire wall as you would traditional paper or cut out your own shapes and pop them in the kids’ rooms, on the pantry door or in the home off ce. It’s easy to apply and remove. Head to zakkia.com.au for more.

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BATHROOM

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athrooms used to be so simple – a shower, medicine cabinet, toilet and place to hang your towels were all we ever really wanted from this room. But then owners called for larger, more luxurious spaces.

Now we are entering the age of the high-tech bathroom, and it’s amazing how much gadgetry you can f t into this little room.

Turning on the shower with a traditional tap is just so passé. In a high-tech bathroom the shower is completely automated. Program your settings (temperature, water pressure and more) from a remote control (or your smartphone if you

have the right app) before you even step in the bathroom. And if you have a favourite colour, illuminated showers mean you can get clean under your favourite hue.

Speaking of colour, if you f nd the bath the only way to relax, the news is good. Get your hands on a chromatherapy bathtub, which uses LED lights to colour your bath water. The reason behind it?

According to Ayurvedic principals, chromatherapy uses warm colours to increase energy, while cool colours add to a sense of calm.

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And if you are brave enough to embrace the bidet, the latest seats come with a remote control, and are completely customisable so the water and air dryers are just at the temperature you like.

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TIPS

Remember, tradies often work on a different timetable to the rest of us, so if your builder says the project will take four months, factor in an extra month or two.

Even with the world’s most calendarconscious builder, unknown factors can add time and money.

Always have a buffer of time, and money – set aside 20 per cent of your budget for the unexpected.

RENO TIPS s k c i r t d n a A renovation site can be a stressful place, and arguments are normal.

Keep your relationship on track by ensuring you spend time away from ground zero. A Tuesday night movie and dinner is a weekly antidote to all that stress, and remember, this too shall pass – the reno will end, and you’ll have a gorgeous new home to show for all that time, energy and money.

If your bathroom and or kitchen are going to be out of action for any length of time, you will have to consider moving out for part of, if not the entire, project. Investigate affordable accommodation options way before you sign off on the project.

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Need an architect to design and manage your renovation project? Spend plenty of time researching – which means checking out the f rm’s previous work, talking to past clients and spending time with the architect to see if your personalities gel.

Want to add value to your home with this renovation?

Then put your money where people can see it – in the kitchen, bathroom and facade.

If you plan to sell your newly renovated property, green additions, such as rainwater tanks and solar hot water, are appealing to buyers.

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A great choice for f ooring, laminate is not only affordable and easy to clean but comes in so many designs – it can mimic the look of timber, stone, concrete and tiles. Plus it can be installed quickly and

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There are lots of materials you can use in your kitchen benches, f ooring, cupboards and splashbacks. We look at a few.

Natural stone

Man-made stone

Engineered stone is made from crushed stone bound with a polymer resin. It is an ideal work surface because its is easy to clean and will never need resealing. And because it’s engineered, this stone can be made to order for a seamless look.

Stainless steel

A great choice for benchtops and splashbacks, stainless steel is tough and hygienic – which is why its is favoured for commercial kitchens.

Granite (2), marble (1), limestone (3) and slate have been used for decades on the benches and f oors of kitchens, and while it looks beautiful the drawbacks of natural stone do deter some renovators.

It can be an expensive option, and stone must be sealed so it does not stain.

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The good old tile has been overlooked recently for more on-trend materials, but for a splashback or f ooring surface, tiles are still a great option. Like laminate the size and style of tiles seem almost endless, replicating different surfaces like stone and concrete.

Glass

A popular option for splashbacks, glass is also being used in shelves and benches as it is non-porous and easy to clean. Vibrant paint or wallpaper covered in glass create striking splashbacks.

Timber

While everyone loves the timber look some home renovators are reluctant to use this natural product as they are worried it won’t handle spills, but with proper sealing timber can be used not just on f oors but as benchtops and even in the bathroom.

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More and more home owners and playing around with even darker shades such as deep dark blues,

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When prepping the wall, cover surrounding walls, as it is hard to get dark paint off pale walls. Protect your f oors and ceilings from drips.

Grab a paint tool designed for cutting in, so you get a lovely straight edge. Wobbly edges are much worse in darker paint colours.

When choosing the colour, remember all colours have cool or warm undertones. If the other walls and furniture have cooler (blue undertones) choose a dark paint that is also cool. It will help tie in the whole look.

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or almost 20 years Sunshine Coast renovators, builders and home owners have been heading to Wide World of Lights. The lighting specialists are importers, wholesalers and retailers and have an incredible range of stock, and of course knowledge, about lighting.

WWOL director Stephen Camilleri tells My Renovation, “Mum and Dad opened [the store] and it was just family working in the shop, and then we grew. We have close to 40 employees now.”

He adds, “We started off just doing

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But lighting is a very consistent seller all year round, says Camilleri, who adds that, perhaps surprisingly, ceiling fans sell well all year too.

“We sell ceiling fans just as much in winter as in summer. We are a large importer of ceiling fans.

“A lot of people buy in winter for summer. It’s hard to get an electrician to install fans in summer.”

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All that lighting requires a lot of

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“Industrial chic.

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I love that loft warehouse feel.”

• By installing LED in your home, the team at WWOL says you can save massive amounts on you electricity bill. LEDs use only 10 to 15 per cent of the power of a standard bulb. LED lights also last up to 50,000 hours, which means you will also save money on replacing blown bulbs. LEDs don’t emit any heat, making them very safe, and they come in a range of colours. Use them as strip lighting on shelves or to light up wardrobes or pantries.

• Fluorescent lights are up to six times more eff cient than incandescent bulbs, and they last up to 8000 hours. Fluoros are great where you need strong illumination, such as in the backyard shed or bathroom.

• Having dimmers installed is a great way to save on electricity. When you want to power down the light without sitting in the dark, a dimmer is the way to go. Perfect for intimate dinner parties or cosying up on the couch to watch a movie, that reduced light also reduces your power bill.

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FLOORING

Banish winter chills The Housing Industry Association addresses the safety concerns of underf oor heating.

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ome renovators may be concerned about the safety of electric underf oor heating.

Electric underf oor heating had its origins in Scandinavia more than 60 years ago when it was seen as an ideal counter to the long, bitterly cold winters. The method is tried and tested – a current is passed through a cable, the resistance of the cable causes heat to generate. It is exactly the process that allows us to cook food on a kitchen hot-plate.

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However, underf oor cables do not even have to approach the temperatures necessary for hotplates in order to perform well, with thermostats generally set at no more than 40 degrees. This is

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HIA SUNSHINE COAST ROUNDUP SUNSHINE COAST BUILDERS COMPETE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE FOR AWARDS This month two local builders will fly the flag for the Sunshine Coast at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards which recognizes the best builders and designers across the country.

These awards are considered to be the pinnacle of achievement for those that operate in the residential construction industry.

Mees Construction (Outdoor Project & Bathroom Project) and Quail Constructions (Renovation/Addition Project) won their respective State award categories in November last year in Brisbane and will now go head-to-head with other State award winners.

The Sunshine Coast has a rich tradition of winning Australian Housing Awards and with the quality of these latest entries there is every chance these two builders will add to the local collection.

It is also worth mentioning that James Burrell Homes will compete in the HIA National Greensmart Awards as a result of winning the HIA State Energy Efficient Home category, with winners to be announced later in the year.

HIA wishes these builders the best of luck and looks forward to reporting on their success in future editions.

HIA WELCOMES THE CONTINUATION OF IMPROVED HOUSING CONDITIONS Both new detached homes and multi-unit buildings, and most parts of Queensland are benefiting from the recovery in home building.

Until recently the detached home part of the new home building market had not recovered to anywhere near the same extent as multi-unit building.

But recent ABS building approval figures show that detached home approvals for the March quarter are up 15 per cent on the

Stuart Collins Branch Manager HIA Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay same time last year across the State. Multi-unit approvals are up by 23 per cent. In the March quarter approvals increased by 35 per cent on the Sunshine Coast. This augurs well for the growth of the local economy. However, HIA will be working with industry and all levels of government to ensure this growth is not constrained by factors such as skills deficiencies, business red tape and a lack of affordable land supply.

HIA SUNSHINE COAST/WIDE BAY HOUSING AWARDS BACK IN 2014 Last year’s housing awards proved to be an overwhelming success but HIA is committed to delivering a bigger and better event in 2014. With all the traditional categories as well as some new categories that reflect changes in the way we build and the people involved in residential projects, the awards are ready made for the next wave of entries. The first bundle of entries have already been received with many more expected to be submitted between now and the final closing date of 15 August 2014 (early bird registration is 1 August). Judging by the quality of these early entries this year’s awards are set to be hotly contested and will once again showcase the building design and excellence that is a feature of the Sunshine Coast home building industry. This year the awards will be held at the Ramada, Marcoola on 17 October. For further information on award entry, sponsorship or attending this event, contact HIA Sunshine Coast.

2014 HIA SUNSHINE COAST HOUSING AND K&B AWARDS MASQUERADE COCKTAIL PARTY Friday 17 October 2014, 5.30 - 9.30pm Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 923 David Low Way, Marcoola Tickets: $90pp. Dress code: Cocktail Dress/ Lounge Suit.

WHY USE A HIA MEMBER? HIA members are: • Building professionals that are part of the largest building industry association in Australia • Kept up-to-date with all the latest industry developments • Subscribe to a strict code of conduct that sets acceptable standards of commercial behavior which provides additional peace of mind for you – the homeowner.

So if you’re thinking of building or renovating, be sure to look for the HIA logo, or ask your builder or contractor if they are HIA members to ensure you are dealing with HIA members – the best in the business.

2014 EVENTS Industry Forums Roadshow 4/8/14 — 7/8/14 Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy and Sunshine Coast SSC/WB Housing Awards 17/10/14 Ramada Marcoola Sunshine Golf Day 7/11/14 Twin Waters Golf Club

Further info on HIA and its member services is available by contacting your local HIA on 07 5451 9300 or www.hia.com.au

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