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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 of the ... -
Never say never with termites
Termites have been an enemy of the building industry since the two first came into contact – and, unfortunately, they don’t show any signs of disappearing. ... -
Bamboo: timber or grass?
Ted Riddle considers the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring. I recently attended the HIA Sydney Home Show, and while it wasn’t as big as before, it ... -
Membrane performance: how thick are you?
Andrew Golle looks at the various reasons why membrane systems fail and the best ways to overcome them. Liquid applied membrane systems fail for a number of ... -
Timber buildings cost less than concrete construction
The facts are now beyond doubt. Timber doesn’t just compete with traditional concrete in midrise construction; it wins. Kevin Ezard explains. This declaration was made following ... -
Say goodbye to termites
Timber development association chief executive Andrew Dunn explores the conditions that affect the likelihood of termite attack on a building and what information is available for ... -
A case for free standards
The Australian Building Codes Board has made the NCC available for free online, so what about standards? Jerry Tyrell believes it could be a winning formula. The Australian ... -
Oak: the best timber in Australia?
Ted Riddle shares his thoughts on oak and explains why, despite some faults, he rates it as the best timber in Australia. I recently had the pleasure ... -
The drying potential of membranes
Jesse Clarke, building scientist at CSR, discusses the idea of using vapour permeable membranes for moisture control in buildings. In recent history, membranes have played two key ... -
A safer solution to asbestos removal
Dealing with asbestos is an unfortunate part of construction in Australia; however, the task is becoming easier thanks to an intuitive product developed in Queensland. With an alarming ...
