Chikungunya is spreading in Bali, in recent weeks we have come across numerous people who have come down with it. … More Chikungunya – a new threat in Bali
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Passive House (Energy Efficient Housing)
Passive House is a design concept which is applied to house construction in order to dramatically reduce the amount of … More Passive House (Energy Efficient Housing)
Building Insulation and R Values
Insulation is a subject we are going to hear more about in the future as the world tries to reduce … More Building Insulation and R Values
Recycling Buildings Saves a lot of Money and Time
There are many ways you can save a lot of money on a building project. But perhaps one of the … More Recycling Buildings Saves a lot of Money and Time
Blocked Drains
DRAINS In our homes we have different types of drains which serve different purposes: * “Black water” drains carry sewage … More Blocked Drains
Mould and Mildew
Mold and Mildew are common problems and found in houses across the world, they cause health hazards and damage to … More Mould and Mildew
Building in Bali and Building Permit (IMB) Requirements
~ Balinese traditional culture is one of the most amazing cultures in the world, and probably the most visible aspect … More Building in Bali and Building Permit (IMB) Requirements
Why Do Buildings Fall Down?
At around 1:30 in the morning on Thursday June 24th 2021, in the small town of Surfside near Miami in … More Why Do Buildings Fall Down?
Buying an Air Conditioner
Living in Indonesia one of the important investments we will make is in our air conditioners. We expect them to … More Buying an Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner Efficiency
The wet season is ending and the weather is starting to warm up, now is a good time to think … More Air Conditioner Efficiency
Renovating Tired Buildings
I went to see a house the other day. Oh sure it was alright, you could move in tomorrow, if … More Renovating Tired Buildings
Stunning Floors
Terrazzo is used extensively as an attractive, hardwearing floor surface in places such as banks, hotels, railway stations, supermarkets, public … More Stunning Floors
Wet Walls, Chimpanzees and Poaching Eggs
Wet and damp walls are a perennial problem in many parts of the world. Waterproofing is a specialist skill and … More Wet Walls, Chimpanzees and Poaching Eggs
Drainage
It’s wet, very wet. Ark Constructions Pty of Serangan are doing a roaring trade, ducks are getting new seals fitted … More Drainage
Building Permits
A building permit has to be obtained before construction of any building in Indonesia begins. The building permit is also … More Building Permits
Leaking Roofs
“Ark The ‘Erald Angels Sing” It’s been a bit wet. In fact it has been so wet that the ducks … More Leaking Roofs