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NEWSLETTER
CONTENTS
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1.
High-Efficiency House Impresses With Savings
2. Steel Curbs
Termite's Taste For Housing
3. The Look Of
Lattice With The Strength Of Steel
4. Environmentally
Friendly Retreat A Winner
5. Residential
Community Springs Up On The Lakes
6. FireClad
7. LYSAGHT NOVALINE® FASCIA
System
8. Did You
Know...?
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1. High-Efficiency
House Impresses With Savings |
A home on the outskirts of Melbourne demonstrates
how clever design and construction can provide ongoing
savings for owners. Environmental building consultant
Mr Jan Brandjes and senior project architect Bridget
Puszka of BP Architects specifically designed the
home to incorporate energy efficient and cost saving
features including water saving ideas, shading and
ventilation systems. To find out more about high-efficiency
designs go to:
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http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29efficiency
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2. Steel Curbs Termite's Taste For Housing |
Termite
attacks on homes are costing Australians at least
AU$100 million each year. According to an independent
study, more than 12 percent of timber framed homes
had been attacked by termites at some point, while
not one steel framed home surveyed had suffered
a termite attack. To find out more about this study
go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29termites
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3. The Look Of Lattice With The Strength Of Steel |
Melbourne’s
Metalat Industries has developed a traditional
looking outdoor lattice that benefits from the
proven strength and durability of COLORBOND® steel.
Super Steel Lattice overcomes the numerous frailties
of lattice made from conventional materials, such
as sagging, warping and rotting. Made from COLORBOND® steel,
Super Steel Lattice does not require painting when
it is installed and is low maintenance. To find
out more about this exciting product, go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29lattice
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4. Environmentally Friendly Retreat A Winner |
Combining
aesthetic appeal and environmental friendliness
is the key to a unique home design from one of
Western Australia's leading building companies.
Rural Building Company specifically designed its
Skillion Retreat to minimise its impact on its
surrounds and to optimise solar orientation. The
combination of steel and glass, together with the
skillion roof, gives the home a striking architectural
look from all angles. To find out more about this
striking use of COLORBOND® steel, go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29retreat
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5. Residential Community Springs Up On The Lakes |
Renowned
Queensland home builder Nifsan is transforming the
former Surfers Paradise International Raceway into
a master-planned community on the outskirts of the
Gold Coast The seven stage project will comprise
1400 homes set around man made waterways. The fully
planned community will also include a commercial
precinct, sporting complex and a tavern. For more
information:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29lakes
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6. FireClad |
Fireclad® Exterior
Wall System is the fire rated commercial walling
system developed by Boral and refined in association
with BHP Steel. The system, which complies with
the Building Code of Australia, provides external
fire resistance of either 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Visit our web page for information on
product
details,
warranty, frequently asked
questions, "how to's" and downloadable
brochures:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29fireclad
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7. LYSAGHT NOVALINE® FASCIA System |
LYSAGHT
NOVALINE® FASCIA System has been designed for
ease of use. A spring clip snaps on to the LYSAGHT
NOVALINE® FASCIA and makes fixing of the gutters
quick and easy. It is available in custom cut lengths
to suit your application. For information on product
details, frequently asked questions, "how
tos", and downloadable brochures, visit our
website at:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29novaline
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8. Did You Know... |
With the Rugby Union World Cup kicking off in
October, the fact theme for this month is Rugby
Union. Did you know:
- Rugby,
or at least one form of the game, is said to have
been played in Australia since the 1820s,
although the first club - the Sydney University
Rugby Union Club - was not formed until 1864
- An Australian team played and won their first
ever Test in June 1899 against a touring Great Britain
side at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Australia, which is divided into six states and
two territories, has more than 850 clubs and
more than
30,000 seniors playing the game
- The first Rugby Union World Cup tournament was
played between 16 teams in May and June 1987
in New Zealand
and Australia
- The Rugby World Cup is now established as the
third biggest sporting event behind the Olympic
Games
and FIFA World Cup
Thanks
for reading,
Matt
Lynch
BHP Steel - Internet Manager
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