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Fire Resistant Home Design
Fires have the ability to rapidly destroy traditional building materials, threatening our homes, livelihoods and our lives. In our warm, dry climate, bushfires are a concern for those living in rural areas and on the metropolitan fringes. Modern technology and advanced research have enabled the development of a wide variety of fire-resistant and fire-proof building materials. In this section, we showcase a variety of affordable fire-resistant building products that are easy to install and maintain. Many of these products are made out of fire-resistant materials such as steel, cement and natural pressed earth.
In view of the devastation of the Black Saturday bushfires, the Building Commission has suggested ways Victorians can better protect their homes from fires... more More Fire Resistant Home Design Articles
See the latest products from PGH Bricks & Pavers that take a fresh approach to colour and finishes, and replaces the earthiness of conventional brick appearance. More on PGH Bricks & Pavers™
Fire Resistant Home Products - Directory of Products This section showcases a variety of affordable fire-resistant building products that are easy to install and maintain. Many of these products are made out of fire resistant materials such as steel, cement and natural pressed earth.
DuraGal Flooring System easily overcomes sloping or uneven sites, freeing up your design. Easily assembled on site with no welding, it is also termite fire and corrosion resistant. More on Metaland
