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Alternative solutions for wet areas: if it leaks, it fails
While alternative solutions are now acceptable in building projects, you must ensure that the one you choose, or are provided with, actually complies with legislative requirements. ... -
Box gutters and overflows
Peter Coll provides a timely update regarding the provision for overflow and box gutter compliance. In my last article I discussed the emergence of the issue ... -
Life’s a pitch
How can builders and contractors work smarter to deliver more cost-efficient roofing solutions that add margin and put smiles on customers’ faces? Peter Coll of Interline ... -
The challenges of multi residential thermal comfort ratings
David Arnott discusses the complexities that accompany a multi residential assessment when it comes to thermal comfort ratings. He emphasises that clear communication is the key. ... -
Push for more sustainable homes
Gary Smith explains a new program that enables the real estate industry to identify and integrate an additional 17 Liveability Property Features into a property’s sale ... -
Choosing the right glass
Gary Smith discusses some of the myriad options for glass selection and explains where and why certain types should be installed in homes. There are two ... -
The changing state in awareness of building products compliance
By far the biggest issue in the building industry at the moment is the use of non-compliant building products. Gary Smith explains why everyone needs to ... -
The importance of hardware maintenance
Gary Smith explains that all hard working mechanisms deserve some maintenance to keep them performing to their full potential. This maintenance should occur prior to hand-over ... -
How to avoid thermal breakage
Gary Smith explains what causes thermal stress glass breakage in windows – and what measures you can take to avoid and prevent it. With the use ... -
Window rules open to doors
The 1999 version of Australian Standard (AS) 2047 has recently been superseded by a new 2014 version, which has a new title AS 2047:2014 Windows and ...
