Author: Gary Smith
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Non conforming products: putting lives & property at risk
It seems almost every day, all across Australia; we see headline after headline of under-performing, defective work, or the use of non conforming products in the ... -
Window condensation management
Condensation is becoming much more of a concern in recent years. New technology and improvements in the thermal performance of buildings means today’s homes are becoming ... -
Window & door framing materials – aluminium
Gary Smith takes a closer look at aluminium window frames. Windows are possibly the most complex and interesting elements in the fabric of our homes and ... -
A view to renew
Timber is a truly renewable window framing material that offers sustainability benefits. Gary Smith reports. The first and most basic step in designing and building a ... -
Get in the know with security screens and doors
In the world of windows and doors, security products are not normally discussed, but Gary Smith outlines their importance and relevant standards. Window screens and screen ... -
Crevice corrosion
Crevices and cracks can create the ideal conditions for aluminium corrosion to occur. Australian Window Association marketing and communications manager Gary Smith explains. Although aluminium is ... -
Double glazing in Australia
There are many misconceptions about double glazing: how it works, where to use it, what purpose it fulfils and whether it is worth the extra cost. ... -
How to prevent aluminium window corrosion attack
Many issues with corrosion could be easily avoided if its causes were better understood. The following information from the Australian Window Association marketing and communications manager ... -
Window protection: worth the effort
Gary Smith discusses the importance of window protection on building sites and recommends various measures that you can take to ensure damage is minimised. I am ... -
Solutions to the building industry’s achilles’ heel
Installation continues to be the major problem for the performance of windows and glazed doors throughout Australia. Large amounts of time and money are spent investigating ...
