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Ducted Air Conditioning

Isla Pritchard February 14, 2019 Home Ideas Comments are off

Direct expansion type 1 × 1 heat pumps have an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, the exterior usually has more or less the same shape, but the interior can have different formats: split wall, floor, ceiling … or as in the case that concerns us “for connection to conduits.”

This type of equipment is “ugly” and is designed to be hidden from view by the user in a false ceiling or similar, although lately, they begin to be installed together with circular sheet metal ducts in commercial premises with industrial aesthetics.

When choosing the best-ducted air conditioning system, people must take into account the level of energy efficiency that the installation will guarantee. To achieve greater efficiency, it is essential that the installed ducts have a correct insulation and hermetic that prevents energy losses and guarantees adequate thermal comfort and energy and money savings.

How does ducted air conditioning work?

The operation is simple, the indoor unit is connected to a network of air supply ducts and to another network of air return ducts.

The equipment does nothing more than take the air from the room through the return duct, cool / heat it and push it back through the impulsion duct.

There is a false belief that the air that comes out through the grilles of an air conditioning system is outside air, this is not the case in most cases, only on some occasions the system is designed so that a certain percentage of the air is “of renovation “and therefore come from the street. In general, it is not going to “ventilate” a room by turning on an air conditioning system through ducts.

Zoning systems

The installations of conditioned air by conduits count on a unique equipment for all the house local, and therefore, a single point of control of temperature (thermostat). This causes the equipment regulates in base to stay where the thermostat and the rest of the rooms are “towed” by this, being able to raise or lower the temperature above the desired set point. For this reason there are systems for temperature regulation by rooms.

It is clear that a well-installed zoning system can increase the comfort of the installation of ducts, but also make it more expensive and complicated, so in the hands of the customer is the decision.

It is not considered 100% necessary in homes, until recently most homes were heated by radiators with a single thermostat and were great.

Maintenance and cleaning

There are modern systems for cleaning the air conditioning ducts that generally take advantage of the entrances or exits of the air ducts like grilles, diffusers, etc. to introduce mechanical robots with different cleaning systems, such as rotating brushes, aspiration and waste collection, or cleaning by air or water injection.

Installers

A very important issue in these cases is to pay special attention to the “professionalism” of the installer. A split wall is relatively easy to install, but a system of conduits requires a calculation of the section of the same and the dimensions of grids and diffusers. Everything has to be compatible with the available pressure and flow of the equipment.

It is important in these cases to differentiate a “pro” from a serious air conditioning installer. Your home always deserves the best.…

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Ready, Set, Move!

Isla Pritchard January 22, 2019 Home Ideas Comments are off

Take the Worry Out of Moving – Wollongong Removers are the Best!

Hire the Experts in the Removal Business

When preparing for a move, whether for residential or business, the last thing that a person wants to be laden with is packing everything up from the old place, cleaning, and unpacking the new location. There are simply so many things to think about when moving, and the last thing that is wanted is to miss something or lose something.

In Wollongong, there are many Wollongong removal companies to choose from, who are ready to take care of furniture and other belongings. Perhaps it’s possible to fit belongings into a smaller, private vehicle, but there are some items that are simply not able to fit into a car or pickup. With the many sizes of trucks available, it can make moving the heavy furniture a snap!

Though perhaps many of the furniture pieces in the old location are easily moved, some are just too bulky to move in a smaller vehicle, or, some of the furniture to be moved is simply too fragile to move easily. Items such as pianos or large, fragile bookshelves and entertainment centres may not be able to be moved by just one or two people by hand. It may take special equipment and expert packing to move some of the furniture.

Get Well-Trained Employees

The furniture removers in Wollongong have experienced, well-trained employees ready to take care of the heavy lifting and moving for anyone. They also have moving service available by the hour, some charging as low as thirty dollars per hour. Also, some of the companies provide not just the moving of furniture from one location to the next, but they may be able to clean out the old residence and unpack the items at the new address. Make sure to ask for a quote before making a decision.

Guaranteed? Yes, Indeed!

First-rate removers in Wollongong are able to supply a service guarantee in order to ease the minds of their customers. Don’t just settle for a second-rate removal company that does not guarantee their work. Also, make sure that someone will be able to be at the new location for drop-off. It is simply not a good idea to just leave property sitting outside until someone gets there. There’s no way to guarantee a safe delivery under these conditions.

Storage Instead of Delivery

It may be that the new location is not ready yet, though the lease is up at the old location. No problem. Most removers also supply short- or long-term storage for their customers. There’s no need to worry about that time between locations. They’ve got all the bases covered.

Most of the furniture removers also have packaging materials, such as covers and padding for the furniture, available if needed. This includes things like mattress covers and boxes. Just ask the removal company. They can verify if this is available, and if so, what the extra charge may be for the additional option, to make sure there are no hidden fees.

The Removal experts available in Wollongong are ready and waiting to help anyone, whether for a residence or a business. Remember, no job is too small. First-rate experts will supply first-rate results during any move. Let’s get packing!…

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3 Advantages of Getting Custom Homes Built

Isla Pritchard December 30, 2018 Home Ideas Comments are off
custom home

If you’re on your way to making a great house for yourself and your family, there are many things to keep in mind. From the perfect location to the kind of accommodations and space you need for the entire house, there are many considerations. Getting the house made is a rather huge decision and there are a lot of decisions that need to be made.

Along with other things you’re keeping in mind, ensuring that the house is built with strong foundations, it is important to make the decision of whether you will be buying the a ready-made house or making a custom house for you and your family. For a custom home, you can simply hire custom home builders wollongong and get it done.

There are pros and cons to having both done, but a custom home design will always win.

Here are a few reasons why:

1. Getting All Personalization Done

When you’re getting your house made on your own, this is the perfect way of getting the entire personalization done. You can add as many rooms, spaces and entities as you require in your house. Instead of going for something that is incredibly irrelevant for your house and family, it is better to have your own kind of house made. You can decide each and every thing without worrying about the space or room.

You will be able to decide the wall textures, the paint colors, the entire space, the outdoor and indoor spaces you need. It is important to be in complete control over the kind of house you’re getting made. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy building your home.

2. Choosing Structure

structure

Already built homes come with a definite structure of the building and the outdoor space. On the other hand, if you’re getting the house made on your own, you will have the chance of choosing how the entire structure of the building will look. You will notice that the structure and outdoor space are getting managed better. Not only that, the structure can be decided in terms of how much space to give to the outdoor lawn as opposed to the kind of space you want to keep on the roof.

3. Investing Memories

The best part about making your own house would be making memories along the process. You will notice that the house you make on your own is composed of a lot of memories as opposed to simply buying one. You can sit down with your family and decide how each of their room’s should look like. This way, it becomes more enjoyable.

Not only that, there is a lot of personal effort and choice involved in this process. Everyone will feel equally involved and they will enjoy a lot making their own rooms as per their liking.…

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What Does The Home Design & Building Process Look Like?

Isla Pritchard May 07, 2018 Blogging, Home Ideas Comments are off
Couple looking at a home design

If you’re looking to build your own home, then there are many steps you will have to take in both the design and building process. It doesn’t matter if your desired design is simple or complex since all building projects typically have the same timeline. We will now take a quick overview of the main stages in this process. For a more detailed view check out this blog post from Brooks Construction

The first step is to start planning. You will need to have land and once you have that land, you will need to consider how the property will sit on that land, especially in relation to the boundaries, slope of the land, neighbours, elements such as the sun and wind, electricity and water services, existing elements that you may want to have remain on the land such as large trees etc. You will also need to think thoroughly about the type of building you’d like to create, your budget and you will need to start talking to builders and contractors to see if your thoughts are in line with reality.

In order to get a better idea of your land, you should talk to the council in your local area and they will most likely give you a project information memorandum (PIM)that will help to make the planning and design process much easier for you and your builder. Additionally, you will have to decide on and hire a host of people such as an architect, builder, interior designer, project manager etc.

You will need to work with your designer to create the best design possible and make sure it is in line with your budget. You should go through the design in great detail so that you know exactly how the property will look like on the inside, the building materials that you’ll use, the natural light that would enter the house etc. These plans would form the building consent application, if it is necessary.

Next, if you don’t plan to be the project manager, you will need to hire one and make sure there are building contracts in place. The project manager will be responsible for working with your chosen builder, tradesmen etc. It is also important that you hire a quantity surveyor and this person will determine how much material you will need as well as the cost for all the material. When hiring a builder, it is important that you get quotations from a couple of them before deciding on which one you want to work with.

You will have to formalize all of the legal contracts, make sure that builder and all of the people working for them are properly insured as well as have a plan in place for health and safety. This means you will have to ensure you know your obligations under the relevent health and safety act.

Lastly, you will have to apply for building consent as well as any other permits and consents that you may need to start building. Once you have received the necessary consents and permits, you can start building. You will typically be allowed up to two years to finish your building which is definitely more than enough time to build just about any residential property.…

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Displaying Your Child’s Trophies In Your Home

Isla Pritchard November 29, 2017 Blogging, Home Ideas Comments are off
Sports trophy

If your child has been winning trophies and other awards, you’re probably very proud of them. Unfortunately, storing and displaying trophies can be a bit of a hassle. If you’re struggling to find the appropriate place for your child’s trophies, why not give some of these suggestions a try?

Floating Shelves Are A Great Investment

You don’t have to purchase a new bookshelf or a costly display case in order to highlight your child’s trophies. Even if your child has earned a large number of trophies, you should be able to display them all with floating shelves.

Floating shelves are a wonderful choice if you have limited space in your home. You can place floating shelves on any wall; they will barely take up any room at all. You can cluster floating shelves together or scatter them around your home.

Display Trophies Alongside Photographs

If you display a trophy on its own, it will just look like an ordinary trophy. However, if you display it alongside a framed photo, the trophy will start to look a lot more special. The right photo can demonstrate exactly how your child managed to earn this trophy.

If you’re like most parents, you probably take a lot of photos of your child. You should make a point of displaying some of these photos. If a trophy and a photo are displayed together, you’ll be able to perfectly showcase all of your child’s accomplishments.

Spice Up Ordinary Shelving

You don’t necessarily have to display trophies on ordinary shelves. Instead, you can customize the shelving units in your home and make them feel a little more special. You could add inspiring text to the edges of one of the shelves. You could paint a shelf in your child’s favorite color. You could even add some sparkle to the shelves with a coat of spray paint.

Because the trophy display will be showing off your child’s accomplishments, you should make sure they’re happy with the way the display looks. Ask them for ideas and suggestions. Make sure you include them in the design process.

Display Trophies And Medals Alongside Each Other

If your child has earned a mix of trophies, ribbons, and custom medals, you should try to display all of these items together. Don’t tuck medals or ribbons away in a shelf. Make sure that they are displayed as prominently as your child’s trophies are.

If you’re placing framed pictures next to your child’s trophies, why not frame some of their medals as well? A medal can easily be placed in a picture frame. Once a medal is framed, you’ll be able to hang it up with ease. A frame will ensure that a medal will never slip from a shelf and fall to the ground.

Your child has worked hard to earn their trophies. Make sure you have a way to show off their accomplishments. Seeing a trophy display can be extremely encouraging for a child. If your child is proud of the display, they may work harder to earn more trophies in the future.…

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