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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 ... -
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. ... -
Fire rated party walls: Are you doing them right?
With multi-residential developments on the rise – and new proprietary fire rated party wall systems entering the market, it’s important for builders to understand what’s what. ... -
Lightweight construction on the rise
For a few reasons, multi-residential timber framed construction is an increasingly popular option in Australia. Kevin Ezard explains why and where it could be going. The ... -
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 ... -
Waterproofing Rules: Part 1
Waterproofing mistakes are arguably the most costly to everyone. This is the third in a series of articles that translates the national construction code (building code ... -
ABCB seeking comment on NCC 2019
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that it is seeking comment from stakeholders on the proposal to create a single set of governing requirements ... -
Energy efficiency and windows
Gary Smith explains how the requirement for energy efficient homes has seen an increase in window material and design innovation as well as discussing what further ... -
All decked out and nowhere to go
In early October 2016 one of our corporate readers was referred to Ted Riddle, seeking advice, about a deck they had built about 18 months previous ...
