Tips for building a new home

Save money with your choice of windows

Friday, August 12, 2016
Having double glazing installed is one of the key ways of achieving cheaper energy bills. Double glazing not only reduces your energy bills but also provides a more comfortable and quieter home with fewer condensation problems and heightened security. As much as 50% of the heat lost from your home is through windows. This could cost you hundreds of extra dollars every year in heating and cooling bills. Double glazing is extremely energy efficient, cutting these heat losses by up
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Fire pits

Friday, August 28, 2015
Berstan Homes have currently been asked by many clients for fire pits. A fire pit can easily be made from Austral retaining wall blocks which are the perfect shape.  Bunnings and Masters also sell metal fire pits and cost around $90 upwards so they are not an expensive item and will lead to hours of enjoyment.
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Simple ways of saving in winter

Thursday, July 02, 2015
Many home owners have doors open in their homes to rooms they don't use so an easy way of saving some serious money is to close the doors to these rooms. Another great way of saving is to lower your homes heating to 20 degrees instead of higher and simply put on a jumper.
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Jet Master gas fires

Monday, June 29, 2015
Berstan Homes uses and recommends Jet Master gas fires in all their homes. Yes, they may cost a little more than some but you get what you pay for. With so many cheap imported models flooding the market it's great to know you can invest in a Jet Master fire and know it will outlast the rest.
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New home heating and cooling

Tuesday, October 21, 2014
New home heating and cooling. Brivis have a great product on the market, gas add on air-conditioning which is refrigerated air-conditioning and is far more economical in comparison to running split systems on electricity. The system uses the same duct work for both heating and cooling. At Berstan Homes we are experiencing strong support for this Brivis system in our new homes.  
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Energy savings with heating and cooling in new home builds

Wednesday, July 09, 2014
We are currently using a Brivis gas add on system that works both heating and cooling. The system uses the same ductwork and only uses electricity for the fans and the cost savings are significant. The system offers refrigerated air conditioning and is very efficient. 
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