How Can Blinds or Awnings help with your BASIX?
Blinds and awnings would come under the “Thermal Comfort” banner in Basix.
The Thermal comfort section evaluates how efficiently the home will stay cool in
summer and warm in winter. You either pass or fail the Thermal Comfort section.
There is no point system for the Thermal comfort section.
“Often the Awnings and blinds are considering at the very end of planning with BASIX, but
keep in mind, they can assist with your Basix rating for your new Central Coast home”
Here are some ideas to help with the “Thermal Comfort” of
your new home in regards to awnings or blinds:
*choose blockout blinds, that block the heat or cold coming in through the glass.
The thicker the material, the better blockout. Choosing a blockout blinds with
a white backing will also assist as the light/heat can reflect off the fabric. However
you can get blockout blinds in all colours that are very effecient.
To get a quote on blockout blinds for your new Central Coast home contact
Premier Shades. They can quote off the plan and assist you with pre-build
budgeting and ideas on fabric and colour.
*choose honeycomb style blinds that are specially designed to insulate with pockets of air.
Ratings are available to show you how effecient these styles of blinds are. These blinds can
be motorsied, and also have different “cell” sizes. A nice choice of modern colours are available
with widths up to 4metres.
cellular honeycomb blinds
To get a quote on cellular honeycomb blinds for your new Central Coast home contact
Premier Shades. They can quote off the plan and assist you with pre-build
budgeting.
* start from the outside by using AWNINGS over your windows. Particularly those windows facing Western & Eastern Sun.
There are so many options here depending on your style of house and what your uses will be for the room that the window is for.
Pictured is an autolock which is really easy to operate and is versatile enough for all types of sun smart fabrics.
Auto-lock Arm awning, blocking the heat
To get a quote on awnings for your new Central Coast home contact
Premier Shades. They can quote off the plan and assist you with pre-build
budgeting and ideas.
*try Aluminium Roller Shutters that can not only block out the sun, but also be made to CSIRO fire standards.
A very efficient way to protect your home from the heat and cool, as well as great security. Lots of modern
colours now available. Introduced just recently was a “solar” motor option. A lot cheaper than getting
things hard-wired, and you can remoting control the awning from inside your home.
Aluminium Roller Shutter.
To get a quote on Aluminium Roller Shutters for your new Central Coast home contact
Premier Shades. They can quote off the plan and assist you with pre-build
budgeting and CSIRO fire rating documentation.
What is Basix for building on the Central Coast?
Introduced by the NSW Government, BASIX, the Building Sustainability Index,
ensures your new Central Coast home is designed to use less potable water and be responsible for
fewer greenhouse gas emissions by setting energy and water reduction targets
for house and units. BASIX is one of the most robust sustainable planning
measures in Australia, delivering equitable and effective water and greenhouse
gas reductions across NSW.
How does BASIX
work?
BASIX is an online program that is accessible to anyone. The user (usually
the building designer) enters data relating to the house or unit design – such
as location, size, building materials etc – into the BASIX tool.
BASIX analyses this data and determines how it scores against the Energy and Water targets.
The design must pass specific targets (which vary according to location and
building type) before the user can print the BASIX Certificate.
Speak to your builder or designer about other ways to control the heat and cold in your home, or visit the Basix website below.
BASIX Help Line: 1300 650 908 – Weekdays: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
(Local call cost from fixed phones. Calls from mobiles at applicable rates.)
The best place to go for information about Basix if you are planning a new building is:
https://www.basix.nsw.gov.au/information/about.jsp
Facsimile: (02) 9228 6544
Email: basix@planning.nsw.gov.au
Contact: Premier Shades. 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming to arrange a free measure and quote on your new awnings or blinds. They can quote off the plan and give you ideas of fabrics and sun rating before you build. They work closely with local builders and designers and are aware of many of the specifications needed in new buildings. Ph: 024324800. or email: sales@premiershades.com.au
or Visit there showroom at 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming where many of the awnings and blinds mentioned above are on display and operational.
