Skip to main content

20 Karuah Street Strathfield NSW 2135

Finding the block on the map…

BASIX certificate and NatHERS rating

This home has a NatHERS rating of 7 stars out of 10. Its BASIX certificate commits it to 2.5 kW of solar panels and a 2,500 litre rainwater tank. It beat its BASIX energy target, scoring 79 against 72.

Key features

Windows
33 windows and glazed doors
Wall insulation
All external walls polystyrene+ foil/sarking
Roof and ceiling insulation
Roof Added insulation absorptance Roof Colour FLAT-01: Flat Framed / Skillion Metal Roof & Flat PB Ceiling 1.80, light colour
Hot water
Gas instantaneous with a performance of 6 stars
Air conditioning and heating
3-phase airconditioning (living area and bedroom)

BASIX certificate

Energy score
79 (target 72)
Water score
40 (target 40)
Thermal performance
Pass
Materials score
-100
Heating load
17 MJ/m² a year
Cooling load
13 MJ/m² a year
Bedrooms
5
Conditioned floor area
365.3 m²
Unconditioned floor area
22.3 m²
Site area
746 m²
Roof area
257 m²
Garden area
325 m²
Climate zone
NatHERS climate zone 56
Hot water
Gas instantaneous with a performance of 6 stars
Solar panels
2.5 kW
Rainwater tank
2,500 litres
Fixtures
Showerheads 4 star, toilets 3 star, kitchen taps 3 star, basin taps 3 star
LED lighting
Yes
Cooktop
Gas
Clothes line
Yes
Maximum glazing
aluminium frames 141.9 m², double glazing 141.9 m²

Heating

  • Living area: 3-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5
  • Bedroom: 3-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5

Cooling

  • Living area: 3-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5
  • Bedroom: 3-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5

Construction and insulation

  • Floor: concrete slab on ground, conventional slab (polystyrene)
  • Floor: above habitable rooms or mezzanine, concrete - suspended; frame: no frame (fibreglass batts or roll)
  • Garage floor: concrete slab on ground (polystyrene)
  • External wall: cavity brick; frame: no frame. all external walls polystyrene+ foil/sarking
  • External garage wall: cavity brick; frame: no frame (polystyrene+ foil/sarking)
  • Internal wall: plasterboard; frame: timber - H2 treated softwood (no added insulation)
  • Internal wall: cavity brick wall; frame: no frame (no added insulation)
  • Ceiling and roof: flat ceiling / pitched roof, framed - metal roof, timber - H2 treated softwood (ceiling: fibreglass batts or roll; roof: foil backed blanket.)

Certificate 1777295S, issued 12 December 2024, from the council's DA documents.

NatHERS certificate

Star rating
7 stars
Rated with
Hero 4.1
Rated on
12 Dec 2024
Living room glazing by direction
ENE 8.5 m², SSE 28.2 m², WSW 5.4 m²
All glazing by direction
ENE 18 m², SSE 53.1 m², WSW 35.5 m², NNW 35.4 m²

Roof

  • Added insulation absorptance Roof Colour FLAT-01: Flat Framed / Skillion Metal Roof & Flat PB Ceiling 1.80, light colour
  • SLAB-300-CEIL-01: Concrete Slab (300mm) with Suspended PB Ceiling 0.00, light colour

Window schedule

  • Bath_FF HASWD-030-037 W-28: 1,000 × 1,600 mm facing ENE
  • Bedroom 2 HAFWD-025-033 W-13: 2,500 × 1,980 mm facing NNW
  • Bedroom 3 HASWD-030-037 W-29: 1,000 × 2,400 mm facing ENE
  • Bedroom 4 HASWD-030-037 W-20: 2,500 × 1,750 mm facing WSW
  • Corridor_FF HAFWD-025-033 W-21: 2,500 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Corridor_FF HAFWD-025-033 W-22: 2,500 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Corridor_FF HAFWD-025-033 W-15: 2,506 × 1,795 mm facing NNW
  • Corridor_FF HAFWD-025-033 W-23: 2,500 × 4,600 mm facing SSE
  • Guest Bedroom 5 HAFWD-025-033 W-02: 2,700 × 2,020 mm facing NNW
  • Guest Ensuite HAAWD-030-050 W-12: 3,000 × 900 mm facing ENE
  • Kitchen/Living HAHDD-035-033 D-02: 3,000 × 1,020 mm facing ENE
  • Kitchen/Living HAAWD-030-050 W-11: 3,000 × 900 mm facing ENE
  • Kitchen/Living HAAWD-030-050 W-10: 3,000 × 900 mm facing ENE
  • Kitchen/Living HAFWD-025-033 W-08: 3,000 × 4,600 mm facing SSE
  • Kitchen/Living HASDD-025-033 W-09: 3,000 × 4,800 mm facing SSE
  • Kitchen/Living HAAWD-030-050 W-07: 3,000 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Kitchen/Living HAAWD-030-050 W-06: 3,000 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Laundry HAHDD-035-033 D-01: 3,000 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Lift_FF HBFWD-020-024 W-19: 2,500 × 1,200 mm facing WSW
  • Lift_GF HBFWD-020-024 W-05: 3,000 × 1,200 mm facing WSW
  • Master Bedroom HASDD-025-033 W-26: 2,800 × 4,800 mm facing SSE
  • Master Bedroom HAAWD-030-050 W-24: 2,500 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Master Bedroom HAAWD-030-050 W-25: 2,500 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Master Ensuite HASWD-030-037 W-27: 1,000 × 1,800 mm facing ENE
  • Media HAAWD-030-050 W-18: 2,500 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Media HAFWD-025-033 W-16: 2,500 × 2,000 mm facing NNW
  • Media HAAWD-030-050 W-17: 2,500 × 900 mm facing NNW
  • Office HAAWD-030-050 W-04: 2,700 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Office HAFWD-025-033 W-03: 2,700 × 3,200 mm facing NNW
  • Powder Room HAHDD-035-033 D-02: 3,000 × 900 mm facing WSW
  • Shared Ensuite HAAWD-030-050 W-30: 1,000 × 1,000 mm facing ENE
  • WIR 2 HAAWD-030-050 W-14: 2,500 × 900 mm facing NNW
  • WIR 5 HAAWD-030-050 W-01: 2,700 × 860 mm facing NNW

Certificate HR-4RWCLD-01, issued 12 December 2024, from the council's DA documents. Verify this certificate

Other certificates for this address

BASIX certificate, certificate 1293309S_03, issued 30 June 2022

BASIX certificate

Energy score
57 (target 50)
Water score
40 (target 40)
Thermal performance
Pass
Heating load
33 MJ/m² a year
Cooling load
24 MJ/m² a year
Bedrooms
6
Conditioned floor area
398.7 m²
Unconditioned floor area
14.5 m²
Site area
746 m²
Roof area
333 m²
Garden area
150 m²
Climate zone
NatHERS climate zone 56
Hot water
Gas instantaneous with a performance of 6 stars
Solar panels
1 kW
Rainwater tank
3,000 litres
Fixtures
Showerheads 4 star, toilets 4 star, kitchen taps 4 star, basin taps 4 star
LED lighting
Yes
Cooktop
Gas
Clothes line
Yes

Heating

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)

Cooling

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)

Certificate 1293309S_03, issued 30 June 2022, from the council's DA documents.

NatHERS certificate, certificate 0007160997-04, issued 30 June 2022

NatHERS certificate

Star rating
5.6 stars
Rated with
BERS Pro v4.4.1.5 (3.21)
Rated on
30 Jun 2022
Wall insulation
R2.7
Ceiling insulation
R6, R2.5
Floor insulation
R2.5
Living room glazing by direction
N 6.8 m², E 20.1 m², S 37.5 m², W 9.9 m²
All glazing by direction
N 27.3 m², E 25.3 m², S 44 m², W 36.7 m²

Roof

  • Waterproofing Membrane No Insulation, Only an Air Gap, medium colour
  • Corrugated Iron Bulk, Reflective Side Down, No Air Gap Above R1.8, medium colour

Window types

  • ALM-004-01 A Aluminium B DG Air Fill Clear-Clear: U-value 4.8, SHGC 0.59
  • ALM-003-01 A Aluminium A DG Air Fill Clear-Clear: U-value 4.8, SHGC 0.51

Window schedule

  • Butlers Pantry, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 1,200 mm facing S
  • Guest bed, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 3,000 mm facing N
  • Guest Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Laundry, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,200 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Lounge, window ALM-003-01 A: 3,400 × 2,000 mm facing N
  • Staircase, window ALM-004-01 A: 3,400 × 2,500 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 2, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,400 mm facing S
  • Bedroom 3, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,650 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 4, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,650 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,485 × 2,300 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,485 × 1,000 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,485 × 1,000 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,400 × 920 mm facing N
  • Master Bed, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,400 × 3,000 mm facing N
  • Master ENS, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Master ENS, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,800 mm facing E
  • Bed 2 Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing S
  • Bed 3 Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 850 mm facing W
  • Bath, window ALM-004-01 A: 600 × 1,570 mm facing W
  • Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 9,740 mm facing E
  • Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 5,525 mm facing S
  • Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,300 × 5,525 mm facing S
  • Staircase 2, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,100 × 2,500 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 4,190 mm facing E
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 3,650 mm facing S
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 900 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 900 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 2,650 mm facing W

Certificate 0007160997-04, issued 30 June 2022, from the council's DA documents. Verify this certificate

BASIX certificate, certificate 1293309S_02, issued 28 March 2022

BASIX certificate

Energy score
58 (target 50)
Water score
41 (target 40)
Thermal performance
Pass
Heating load
29 MJ/m² a year
Cooling load
22 MJ/m² a year
Bedrooms
6
Conditioned floor area
401.1 m²
Unconditioned floor area
71 m²
Site area
746 m²
Roof area
261 m²
Garden area
150 m²
Climate zone
NatHERS climate zone 56
Hot water
Gas instantaneous with a performance of 6 stars
Solar panels
1 kW
Rainwater tank
3,000 litres
Fixtures
Showerheads 4 star, toilets 4 star, kitchen taps 4 star, basin taps 4 star
LED lighting
Yes
Cooktop
Gas
Clothes line
Yes

Heating

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)

Cooling

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning; Energy rating: 5 star (average zone)

Certificate 1293309S_02, issued 28 March 2022, from the council's DA documents.

NatHERS certificate, certificate 0007160997-02, issued 28 March 2022

NatHERS certificate

Star rating
5.3 stars
Rated with
BERS Pro v4.4.1.5 (3.21)
Rated on
28 Mar 2022
Wall insulation
R2.7
Ceiling insulation
R2.5, R6
Floor insulation
R2.5
Living room glazing by direction
N 8.2 m², E 11.3 m², S 24.8 m², W 9.9 m²
All glazing by direction
N 30.5 m², E 25.4 m², S 46.2 m², W 38.6 m²

Roof

  • Waterproofing Membrane No Insulation, Only an Air Gap, medium colour
  • Corrugated Iron Bulk, Reflective Side Down, No Air Gap Above R1.8, medium colour

Window types

  • ALM-004-01 A Aluminium B DG Air Fill Clear-Clear: U-value 4.8, SHGC 0.59
  • ALM-003-01 A Aluminium A DG Air Fill Clear-Clear: U-value 4.8, SHGC 0.51

Window schedule

  • Butlers Pantry, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 1,200 mm facing S
  • Guest bed, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 3,000 mm facing N
  • Guest Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Laundry, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,200 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Lounge, window ALM-003-01 A: 3,400 × 2,000 mm facing N
  • Lounge, window ALM-003-01 A: 700 × 2,025 mm facing N
  • Staircase, window ALM-004-01 A: 3,400 × 2,500 mm facing W
  • Void, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 9,900 mm facing E
  • Void, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 5,525 mm facing S
  • Bedroom 2, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,400 mm facing S
  • Bedroom 3, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,650 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 4, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 2,650 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,785 × 2,300 mm facing W
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,785 × 1,000 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,785 × 1,000 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 5, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 920 mm facing N
  • Master Bed, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 3,000 mm facing N
  • Master ENS, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing E
  • Master ENS, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,800 mm facing E
  • Bed 2 Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,200 mm facing S
  • Bed 3 Ensuite, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 850 mm facing W
  • Bath, window ALM-004-01 A: 900 × 1,570 mm facing W
  • Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 5,525 mm facing S
  • Staircase 2, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,400 × 2,500 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 4,190 mm facing E
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 3,650 mm facing S
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 900 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 1,500 × 900 mm facing W
  • Kitchen/Living, window ALM-004-01 A: 2,700 × 2,650 mm facing W

Certificate 0007160997-02, issued 28 March 2022, from the council's DA documents. Verify this certificate

Is this your home? Ask us to remove these details.

What else should you know about this block?

Dudils finds house plans whose living areas face north on your block. Search your own block free at dudils.com.

Related