This information sheet provides useful information for builders and home owners thinking about designing and choosing the right materials to last the test of time in an outdoor kitchen. Click for more information
HIA has published a revised 2nd edition of the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work. Click for more information
The HIA Guide has been prepared to assist in disputes with clients.The HIA Guide includes a set of accepted industry standards. In the case of a dispute over defective work or misunderstanding over qualities of workmanship and tolerances it can be used as a point of reference for both the builder and the owner. Click for more information
The HIA Guide has been prepared to provide members with support in their day to day business. The primary aim of the Guide is to give an unbiased workable solution to non-regulated construction aspects where workmanship may lead to a variation in the finished product. Click for more information
This information sheet provides information on how to ensure a hardwood timber deck survives the weather, wear and tear of daily living. Click for more information
Lightweight polystyrene cladding systems are among non-BCA compliant systems and unlike some other systems are considered to be an alternative solution and require special attention at the building approval stage. Click for more information
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) have developed a free handbook publication which provides useful details on the right choices of insulation for your job and how to install insulation to meet the current requirements of the BCA. Click for more information
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 1 of 3. Click for more information
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 2 of 3. Click for more information
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 3 of 3. Click for more information
The requirement to insulate a timber floor will depend on several factors including the orientation, design, fabric or external cladding and amount of glazing in the building. In some circumstances it may be worth considering insulating the sub–floor to achieve the required rating as more cost effective than other methods. Click for more information
Condensation is an issue that comes up as a technical query whenever beads of moisture appear on non-absorbent surfaces. The effects of condensation which can become a problem are: blistering of paint, mould growth on walls and ceilings, water stains and the musty smell that eventuates. Click for more information
There are a number of fundamental requirements and procedures that need to be followed to ensure long term performance of Tongue & Groove (T&G) flooring. The following requirements are applicable where a feature floor or covered floor are placed on the traditional timber bearer and joist systems. Click for more information
You may have heard the term Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) over the last few years, but may be unsure what it refers to. This information sheet introduces LCA and how it can be used as a decision making tool for the assessment of building products, when the builder or owner is interested in considering the overall environmental impact of a building. Click for more information
This information sheet has been prepared to provide members interested in life cycle assessment of buildings and building materials with information on things to consider in an assessment. More details on Life Cycle Assessment and how it can be used is provided in HIA’s Information Sheet Principles of Life Cycle Assessment. Click for more information