Floating Floor Options

Graham From Parkdale

Upon deciding that we would like to install a floating floor over our slab to replace our old carpet, we found that the price varied from $30 to $100 per square metre. What are we paying for with ... continue reading

Balustrading Options

Elise from Pearcedale

We are renovating our House and are adding a decking area on the second level. We are not sure what options there are available for Balustrading, would you be able to give us an idea of what is out ... continue reading

Ducted Vacuums

Ben from Mentone

Hi, we are building a new house and would like to have ducted Vacuuming put in, we are not sure where to start with it or who can install it for us. Can you give me a contact and some basic info on ... continue reading

Double Glazed Windows

Corina from Pakenham

We recently moved into a house which is on a main road. We are finding that the noise from the traffic is becoming quite annoying. We thought we would get used to it, but no. I have heard that there ... continue reading

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Bathroom Seminar

posted 3 weeks, 3 hours, 51 minutes ago

Latest bathroom seminar a huge ... continue reading

Superb time had by all at the Master Builders & Home Inovations Golf Day

posted 4 months, 1 week, 5 days, 11 hours, 30 minutes ago

MBA members and HIDC exhibitors came together for a social game at Mornington Golf Club on a fantastic early summer's day. ... continue reading

Design & Building Industry 2013 Forecast Night a huge success!

posted 5 months, 2 weeks, 23 hours, 23 minutes ago

Home Innovations has been overwhelmed by the accolades we have received following the hugely successful Design & Building Industry 2013 Forecast Night held last Wednesday, 28th November, ... continue reading

Tycoon’s illegal pool removed

posted 6 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 19 hours, 19 minutes ago

A horizon pool illegally built on Crown land beside billionaire tycoon Solomon Lew's Mt Eliza property has been ... continue reading

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The Complete Building Seminar

Tuesday 6:30 pm, 4th June 2013

Let experts from the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Master Builders inform you of everything you MUST know before renovating in this FREE ... continue reading

Interior Design Course - June

Tuesday 10:00 am, 18th June 2013

Create and experience your own new world of design with this highly practical, stimulating course that will provide you with a thorough grounding in the skills and techniques of Interior Design. ... continue reading

Master Builders Green Living - Domestic

Friday 9:00 am, 28th June 2013

A Master Builder course for environmentally aware builders and building public to pursue sustainability options in their constructions. ... continue reading

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Solar Power - Renae from Bittern

Question

We are building a new home and want it to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We are looking at having Solar Power, can you help us?

Answer

Solar Power is a clean, silent energy alternative, which helps the environment by preventing greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Having a Solar Engergizer system installed is a great way to meet the building energy efficiency standards. Solar Panels can be rooftop mounted, ground mounted or intergrated into the building. Solar Systems are generating electricity from the sun and feeding the power back to the electricity grid, saving customers money in the long run & adding value to the property.By having Solar power, you will avoid being disturbed by power black outs. To Help increase cunsumer uptake of renewable energy, the Victorian Government Administration has a rebate program to support the installation of Solar Products. This varies between products.

HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;

AEA Solar Energy’s Pty Ltd

TREAC - The Renewable Energy Action Co.