Concrete is one of the easiest products to customise, it can be ground, polished, stamped, or stained, you can have glass, marble chips or other objects embedded in it. You can mould and sculpt it to create your own exclusive design and turn a rudimentary kitchen bench top into a distinctive piece of art.
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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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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.
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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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The Building Code of Australia (BCA) has specific provisions that require buildings to be constructed in such a manner that prevents water penetration into the building. One of the principle areas of concern of the BCA is water penetrating back into the building from overflowing gutters. This information sheet shows some of the options for installation.
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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.
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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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Under NSW legislation, material that contains asbestos is referred to as either friable or bonded and there are specific rules for working with and removing asbestos from building sites.
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The Australian Government has announced the phase-out or inefficient incandescent light bulbs over the next 3 years. The intention of the phase-out is to reduce energy consumption throughout the country as part of the Government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 60 per cent by 2050.
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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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