Patio Roofing
Cherie from FrankstonWe are currently building an outdoor patio and require some green colorbond to cover area 5 metres wide by 2.6 metres long. How many sheets of colorbond will we require and what color greens are ... continue reading
Heating Alternatives
Brad from Mt ElizaOur home is quite cold and damp so we are looking at heating options. We know a little bit about Gas fires and we have heard about pellet fires, can you tell us more and do you have companies that ... continue reading
High Gloss Laminates
Sharon from RosebudI want to replace the Laminate Benchtop and cupboards in my kitchen, but i would like to know if i can have a high gloss finish, or is that still not suitable for a ... continue reading
Loft Ladders
Pam from SaleWe are doing renovations to our home and would like to use the space in our roof. I know that you can get loft ladders, but do not know alot about them or where to start. Can you help me ... continue reading
Open House - Waterfront Homes
posted 7 hours, 1 minute agoYou are invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Moomba by Waterfront ... continue reading
Appliance & Air-conditioning Prize Draw Winners
posted 1 day, 10 hours, 50 minutes agoThanks to the team from Cool Blast who proudly donated a split/system airconditioner to giveaway for Jan-Feb. Also thanks to Renovi for supplying a $1000 appliance packas the major prize at the ... continue reading
Stratco Pergola 4 Sale
posted 1 week, 8 hours, 4 minutes agoLooking for a pergola? Check this out first before going anywhere else. Ex-display ... continue reading
Timber Floor Special
posted 1 week, 1 day, 8 hours, 45 minutes agoDon't miss these specials on Timber flooring... Mountain Timber products are dropping prices on all the following untill 31st May 2010. ... continue reading
Non-Firable Asbestos Removal Course (Class B)
Tuesday 9:00 am, 23rd March 2010This WorkSafe recognised course is aimed at supervisors and others directly involved in the process of non-friable asbestos ... continue reading
Certficate III OHS - (Occupational Health & Safety)
Tuesday 8:30 am, 13th April 2010Participants are required to undertake a range of assessment activities. ... continue reading
Master Builders - Green Living
Wednesday 9:00 am, 14th April 2010An accredited category of Master Builders course for environmentally aware builders and building public to pursue sustainability options for their constructions. ... continue reading
Builder Registration Course - Cert IV in Building & Construction #2
Friday 9:00 am, 21st May 2010Recognised by the Building Practitioners Board as the qualification towards registration as a ... continue reading
Mould & Mildew Problems
Mould & Mildew are Fungi, simple microscopic organisms that thrive in a moist environment.
These tiny pest’s cause many people problems in the wet areas of their home. Moulds are an essential part of our environment, without them, leaves would not be able to decay and aspects of soil enrichment could not take place. However, YOUR BATHROOM IS NOT THE PLACE FOR MOULD!

How mould forms
Mildew, which is mould in its early stages, and moulds grow on wood products, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, carpet, drywall, fabrics, plants, foods, insulation and other organic materials. Mould 'colonies' can begin to form on a damp surface in as little time as 24-48 hours, reproducing through tiny spores which travel through the air. Moulds digest organic materials, destroying the materail they grow on and then spread to destroy any adjacent organic materials. As well as being a pest in and around your home, mould and mildew can cause severe health problems.
Mould Prevention
There is no practical way for you to totally eliminate all of the mould and mould spores within your home. However there are many ways to help control moisture and mould growing in your home.
Fix leaks in pipes and any damp areas around baths, showers and sinks.
Prevent seepage of water from the exterior of your home, rain water from gutters need to drain water away from the house.
Cover dirt under your house with plastic, this prevents any moisture coming from the ground. Ventilating this area will also help.
Cleaning
Clean fabrics regularly, particularly curtains and drapes which are hung on windows which tend to have condensation on them in the morning, etc.
Your air ducts may need cleaning if you think that mould is living on the inside of ducts.
Check problem areas regualarly, i.e - bathroom, laundry and even the kitchen for mould odours and if necessary disinfect the areas with 1 cup of bleach mixed with water.
