Building your dream home? CSR can help you achieve a 7-star rating for safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
Our building products can help you bring your vision to life while ensuring compliance with building regulations and Australian standards.
Whether you're renovating or starting from scratch, CSR has you covered. We'll guide you through what you need to know to before you start your building journey.
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What is the National Construction Code and why is it important?
The National Construction Code (NCC) is a set of rules that all new buildings in Australia must follow. It ensures that homes are not only safe and strong, but also energy-efficient and comfortable to live in.
The latest update to the NCC has raised the bar, requiring new builds to achieve a 7-star rating under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). Homes with a 7-star rating stay naturally cooler in summer and warmer in winter, reducing the need for heating and cooling. This makes your home more sustainable and helps lower your energy bills.
CSR offers a range of products that can help you meet these requirements and create a comfortable living space. Getting it right the first time means you'll end up with a high-quality home that's both safe and sustainable.
A 7-star rating starts with the right building products
As one of Australia’s leading providers of building materials, CSR is here to help you understand the key elements of your home that can impact meeting the National Construction Code (NCC) requirements.
Here, we'll show you how CSR supports building regulations with quality materials that ensure your home is highly efficient and built to last.
Monier Roofing
When it comes to selecting your roofing option, achieving a 7-star energy rating is about thermal performance, and Monier tiles excel at reducing heat transfer through the roof. This means your home stays cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Plus, you get the peace of mind that comes with durable, high-performance roofing backed by a 50-year performance warranty.
Roof tile colour plays an important role in achieving 7-star energy rating. Monier offers quality tiles in light colours that reflect more of the sun’s heat than dark colours, which helps to keep the home cooler in hot weather. For colder climates, Monier offers darker-coloured roofs which help homes stay warmer by absorbing more heat from the sun.
Watch this video to see how Monier Roofing can help you achieve the 7-star standard you need, and download the fact sheet below.
Understanding building code updates with Monier
Understanding building code updates with PGH
PGH Bricks
PGH Bricks can help you build a 7-star home by providing strong, durable bricks that naturally assist with insulating against heat and cold. Their thermal mass helps keep indoor temperatures stable, reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. Additionally, PGH offers bricks in a range of colours to suit different climate zones, helping to support better thermal performance.
Discover how PGH Bricks can help with meeting building regulations.
Bradford Insulation and Ventilation
Bradford offers a range insulation, external wall wrap and home ventilation products that can be combined together to help achieve 7-star rating. Choosing the right products for your home's location will;
- enhance thermal performance making your home more comfortable to live in
- control moisture build-up in the roof space to minimize the risk of mould growth
- contribute to energy savings.
With Bradford, you can build a home that's warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This means you'll enjoy a comfortable living space and benefit from energy savings for the life of your home.
Here’s how Bradford can help you achieve a 7-star rating:
Building regulations and Bradford Insulation
Building regulations and home ventilation
Building regulations and ventilation exhaust systems
Building regulations and external wall wraps
Start your journey today
Discuss with your builder about selecting quality building materials for your new home. CSR, world-class manufacturer, offers world-class building products designed for lasting quality.
By planning ahead, you can understand how different building products can impact meeting Australian building requirements. Create a home that not only looks great but also performs exceptionally well.