When you're building a rural home, you don't want your average suburban house design and you don't want a builder that only ever builds on nicely compacted and leveled suburban block. What you want is a builder that understands what country living is all about. What you need is a company that understands.

24 Aug

Bank loans

With an array of choices from different lending institutions, how are you meant to be sure that you are picking the right loan with the best features for your needs? Here is a brief description of some of the loans that are available; Fixed Loans Th... [More]
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25 Jul

DIY Painting

Painting a room doesn’t have to be complicated. If you take the right steps then you can finish a room in about a day. You can also get a professional look by taking a few extra steps. Step 1 – Selecting the Right Colour for the RoomThe f... [More]
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27 May

Insulation

The best way to control the temperature in your home, reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions is through a properly installed insulation system in your ceiling and/or walls. As the cold season is settling in, we have decided to put together a ... [More]
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07 May

Rainwater Tanks

Rainwater tanks are used to collect and store rainwater runoff typically from rooftops.  Rainwater tanks are installed to store rainwater for later use and to reduce the mains water use for economic and environmental reasons. Stored water may b... [More]
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21 Mar

The Building Commission

The Building Commission is a division of the Department of Commerce that regulates the built environment for the benefit of the industry, consumers and the community. The commission was established in 2009 and includes the following areas of operatio... [More]
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21 Feb

Greywater - What is it?

Grey water is the waste water stream from all sources other than the toilet and kitchen because this water contains sewage, oil, fats and food scraps which will not break down easily and will cause blockage in filters and pipes. Most houses can easil... [More]
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11 Feb

The Building Process

Part of the building process is to meet new people along the way. At The Rural Building Company there is approximately 35 staff including construction supervisors, new homes consultants through to drafting and estimating. When building with The Rural... [More]
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21 Jan

Solar Electricity

Want to reduce you electricity bill by up to $800 a year? It's simple; all you have to do is install a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System in your home today. Not only will you be saving money, but you will also be contributing to reducing greenhouse gas ... [More]
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07 Jan

Bushfire Protection

During summer the risk of bushfires drastically increases. Even if you don’t live in a high risk area it is always a good idea to protect your home from potential damage. Here is a quick guide of things that you can do to protecting your home;... [More]
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