Most homes in Templestowe are getting to the age that they are requiring
large sums of money to maintain and are costing more than they should to
heat and cool. Regulations and codes have changed over the years and the
new home builds of today are much more cost effective and much better for
the environment.
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Knock down rebuild
Knockdown rebuild and sustainability
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Sustainability and knock down rebuild go hand in hand due to the new sustainability standard in the new home. Water is a key area of saving with the Wels ratings system controlling water flow and ultimately saving water. The Average Australian homes uses 200,000 litres a year and with the new Wels system new homes use 110,000 litres which is approximately a 45% reduction in usage. Larger savings can be made with the use of a plumbed to service water
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Energy savings on Knockdown Rebuilds
Friday, October 10, 2014
By renovating an old home that has little or no energy efficiency and replacing it with a minimum 6 star rating new home makes sense.
Not only is the environment the winner but the new home owner can save money on energy costs and have peace of mind their new home is having a lower impact on the environment.
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