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A guide on how to minimise tile movement
Floor tiles are meant to stay put. Andrew Golle offers an extensive guide to minimising movement. Floor finishes such as tiling are viewed as static and ... -
The differences in waterproofing applications
Regional variances, quirks and differences in waterproofing application are evidence of isolation and parochial trends – but BCA compliance still applies to everyone, writes Andrew Golle. ... -
Wood plastic composite making its way into the market
Wood plastic composite (WPC) decking has improved in many ways over the years and nowadays accounts for a very large chunk of the decking market. Ted ... -
Waterproofing mistakes and best practice
Waterproofing failure in buildings comes at a huge cost and the extent of damage is often extreme. To kick off this cover story, Dimi Kyriakou speaks ... -
Waterproofing rules: Part one
Waterproofing mistakes are arguably the most costly to everyone. Jerry Tyrrell provides the third in a series of articles that translate the National Construction Code (Building ... -
Preventing deck disease
Image 1: Functional failure tile debonded A horrible, debilitating disease is gripping our country: drippy blisters, crusty growths, mouldy patches and rotten members are all signs ... -
Waterproofing compatibility – Membrane or you?
Waterproofing system incompatibility is often referred to where product chains are used outside of their intended parameters; however, the problem is far deeper. Who selects these ... -
Debunking the myths around building insurance
As Paul Cott explains, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding builders warranty insurance which a lot of home owners and others still ‘labour under.’ some ... -
The compliant use of welded sheet vinyl in wet areas
Andrew Golle discusses whether welded sheet vinyl for wet areas is waterproof or water resistant, and what it means for compliance. A debate is currently under ... -
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 ...
