2017 – Page 6 – VURB 6 Star

Air Infiltration and How to Detect it!

At Energy Rating Perth, we have often found our client’s with a misconception that double glazing and insulation means that they have the best possible building envelope. Our energy assessors when conducting a 6 Star Energy Rating for their home often advise to ensure they check for hidden factors like air infiltration inside their homes.

Can additions/alterations to your existing home adversely affect the energy efficiency of your building?

The energy efficiency requirements of the NCC are becoming more stringent each passing year. During the 90’s most houses would average a 1-star energy rating and as of May 2012, it became mandatory for all proposed developments to comply with a minimum 6-Star housing energy rating. Most of our clients at Energy Rating Perth who