Resources

Guides
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Futurebuild Formwork Solutions Brochure November 2017 Our formwork solution consists of truFORM and edgeFORM and can be used as a complete solution or individually to produce a quality concrete finish. Futurebuild hyJOIST Design Guide More options for more economical floor joist layouts. Caters for any...
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Treated Pine Hazard Classes
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Common types of Treatment LOSP Light Organic Solvent-borne Preservative. LOSP is a solvent-borne preservative treatment of pine timber. The organic solvent takes the preservative into the wood and is drawn out in the last stages of treatment leaving the preservative in the wood. LOSP treated...
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Does your Treated Timber Comply?
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During the last 2 years we have seen steady volumes of wood coming in from Europe, however the cast of saw mills has grown from 3 or 4 long term importers to in excess of 10 more recent producers for our market under various banners
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To E, Or Not To E?
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That is the question….But what is E? Let’s first start with the technical side. “E” is the scientific symbol for the material property called Modulus of Elasticity (or MoE). The MoE is a number that measures a materials resistance to being deformed elastically (non-permanently) when...
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Cassette Floors
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Building is starting to undergo a mini-revolution… It began in mid-rise commercial construction when builders aimed to speed up erection time on site. The best way to do this is through pre-fabrication in a factory. When in a controlled environment, quality improves, weather delays decrease...
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Mould on Timber
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Is it a structural issue? a health issue? Do you have the correct knowledge to answer the question?
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Pitched Roof Design
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Pitched Roof Design Fact Sheet 2014
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Wall Frame Options
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Wall Frame Options Fact Sheet 2014
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Timber Vs. Steel
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Timber Vs. Steel Fact Sheet 2014
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Detailing for Durability
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When detailing for durability, we first need to understand what durability is. For many common dictionaries, durability is the ability of a component to withstand wear and damage. This is a very loose definition and from an Australian Standards point of view it does allow...
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