05/06/2026
Concrete floor slabs aren’t just structural — in a Canberra home they’re a thermal battery. That mass absorbs heat from the winter sun during the day and releases it slowly through the evening. Pair that with the right floor coverings — polished concrete or tiles in sun-exposed areas, carpet in bedrooms — and your home does a lot of the climate work for free. If you’re building soon, this is worth understanding early.