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5 STAR - New homes
Planning to build a new home ?
Gerster Insulation in conjunction with Australian 5 Star can provide expert advice and rating reports.
Benefits of living in an energy efficient home
Australian 5 Star has been operating for 4 years and provide energy efficiency ratings for builders, private home owners, developers and architects.
We have the knowledge and the means to provide workable solutions to your building problems and can provide advice on building matters. Our experienced Energy Efficiency Consultants are here to help you with any queries or concerns you are having with your building.
Australian 5 Star is managed by Janelle Murphy. Janelle has over 5 years experience in the building industry. Most of her work has been done in the commercial and domestic areas, however for the last 4 years she has been heavily involved in the domestic side of ratings incorporating the ratings with home sustainability.
Some pointers in creating an energy efficient home
Energy efficient homes are more comfortable to live in, cheaper to run and less harmful to the environment - below are some of the factors that you must take into account when designing your new home or updating your existing home to make it more energy efficient.
- Building orientation
- Room layout
- Window placement, sizing and shading
- Use of insulation
- Ventilation and draught proofing
- Building materials Landscaping Energy efficient appliancesBuilding orientation
- Room layout
- Window placement, sizing and shading
- Use of insulation
- Ventilation and draught proofing
- Building materials
- Landscaping
- Energy efficient appliances
- Saves money on energy costs - up to $500 per year.
- Stays naturally warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Appliances work more efficiently.
- Improved re-sale of your home.
- Pays for itself in 3-4 years.
- Reduces the impact on the environment.
- Reduces the use of non-renewable resources
Cost
The cost will vary depending on the size of your home and the choices you make to get your house energy efficient Please call Gerster Insultion on 1800 055 700 or contact us to find out more.