Retaining walls are a common feature of many backyards and whilst they may be a small part of the building work, it is important that they are built to suit the block of land and to ensure their safety.
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When tiling walls and floors, there are a few tips that can help you avoid some of the common problems and perhaps give you some ideas to help your next tiling job go smoothly.
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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.
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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.
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When specifying concrete it is important to take into account the season and the time of placement, as there is a different ordering and placement procedure between hot and cold weather. Precautions especially need to be taken when the air temperature falls below 10°C.
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Tongue and grove natural timber floors, just like all quality products, must be handled, stored, installed and maintained with care to ensure excellent service. This leaflet answers many of the most frequently asked questions about and highlights important precautions and considerations which you should discuss with your flooring supplier, builder and/or installer before you proceed. This information has been developed and supplied by Timber Development Association (NSW), www.timber.net.au and HIA makes no representation as to its accuracy, currency or completeness. The information is provided on the basis that you undertake your own assessment as to its suitability for your purposes.
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Efflorescence normally occurs within the first year after construction and typically is only an aesthetic concern and does not pose any structural threat to the concrete or mortar.
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HIA members should understand how the overall appearance of plasterboard is likely to be affected by ‘glancing light’ and the choice of decoration (lighting/painting). It is important to understand that the selection and position of light fittings can play a major role in minimising the effects of glancing light on plasterboard surfaces.
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The Australian Window Association is pleased to produce this Industry Guide for the Installation of Windows and Doors as part of its commitment to raising the standard of the built performance of windows and doors in Australia.
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The BCA calls up windows that comply with AS 2047. Are you using products that comply? It is your responsibility to ensure your window manufacturer has compliance to AS 2047 or it will end up costing the builder or the owner a lot of money
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