Author: Kevin Ezard
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Lightweight construction on the rise
For a few reasons, multi-residential timber framed construction’s an increasingly popular option in Australia. Kevin Ezard explains why, and where it could be going. The party ... -
Flooring cassettes are the way to go
As the housing industry in Australia adapts to changing economic conditions, builders and developers are increasingly looking to prefab solutions proven in Europe and the USA ... -
Achieving housing affordability with timber
One of the problems with introducing medium density housing in the outer suburbs is doing so in a cost-effective way, without compromising on quality. New prefab ... -
Timber pricing cycles
Looking after your bottom line is always a priority for builders, but with the cost of materials on the rise, this is often easier said than ... -
Timber panel construction update
Following the world-first construction of the Forte building in Melbourne, the use of prefabricated timber as a core building material in medium and high density residential ... -
Preservative treated timber for termites
As demand for new housing land increases to cater for Australia’s growing population – much of it in natural termite habitats – the importance of protecting ... -
Get timber fixing right onsite
Fixings and connectors for timber framed construction have developed over the years to a high level of performance to provide a secure and reliable system in ... -
Correct installation is key
Glulam is a popular material choice in building construction, but incorrect installation onsite is still an ongoing issue. Below is an outline of some of the ... -
Roof trusses: site installation problems
Despite the fact that timber roof trusses have been used in housing construction for the past 30 years or more, there are still frequent reports of ... -
Counting the cost of site damage
In light of the increased use of engineered timber products on building sites, many problems can arise following the frame completion stage. Kevin Ezard explains how ...
