News and insights from Michael Limb Builders

Sustainable design considerations for the coastal home
Read MoreThe appeal of sun, sand and surf has meant that now over 80% of Australians are living within the ‘coastal zones’ of our country. We appreciate the lure: we are one of those 80% too. However, we are often asked by...

Bal fire ratings explained
Read MoreA “home amongst the gum trees” is an Aussie dream for many. Whether you are creating a haven to escape the city life or a rejuvenating bush weekender, the true value of a home in the bush lies in its...

Building smart-GreenSmart
Read MoreYou may have seen the Greensmart Logo on our website or Facebook page and wondered what it meant so we thought we would explore it in more detail. The GreenSmart concept was a voluntary initiative undertaken by HIA in 1999...

Thermal mass and saving your life
Read MoreOver the last decade or so, as the focus of commercial and residential architecture has shifted to ‘going green’, the popularity of thermal mass in construction has boomed. However the concept of thermal mass is nothing new. Ancient civilisations, particularly...
