News and insights from Michael Limb Builders
Building smart homes in Point Lonsdale with a people-first approach
Read MoreAt Michael Limb Builders, we understand that smart home construction in Point Lonsdale isn’t just about tech, it’s about thoughtfully weaving innovation into coastal, sustainable living. Nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula, this charming seaside village is characterised by heritage guidelines,...
New NCC Standards & the future of residential construction
Read MoreIn August 2022, Building Ministers across Australia collectively agreed to improve the energy efficiency rules for new homes and have now established 7 stars as the new minimum standard as part of the National Construction Code (NCC Standards). Despite the...
Reducing construction waste
Read MoreDid you know? According to the ABS Data, the Australian Construction Industry generates 12.7 million tonnes of construction waste each year. That is a staggering 16.8% of our country’s annual total. So when we discuss building sustainably, it needs to...
Sustainable building blog – carpet choices
Read MoreThe Sustainable Building Blog Series pt 2 by our Sustainable Interior Designer, Emily Polished concrete and timber floorboards have long been thought of as the go to choice for sustainable flooring options due to their passive thermal benefits of internal...
Sustainable building blog – taps
Read MoreThe first blog in a series by our Sustainable Building Blog series by our Interior Designer Emily Most people have heard a lot lately from our social media posts about the increase in awareness of sustainable methods and designs in...
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...
Trade is not a dirty word
Read MoreIt’s incredible how certain topics, particularly those you are passionate about seem to pop up in your radar constantly until you do something about it and this topic has been one of my shadows for a while. So humor me...
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...
The building process demystified
Read MoreOne of the questions we are most asked frequently is “where do I start with the building process and how does it all work?” For those yet to commence the journey of building their own home, getting started can be...
Engaging a registered building practitioner from the beginning of your design phase is the best thing for your project
Read MoreMany people historically have believed that working exclusively with an Architect or Building Designer to create the working drawings and specifications for their new home or renovation before researching and engaging with a Registered Building Practitioner. However, we believe that...