Treated timber: picking the right hazard level, cutting it and storing it on site
Hazard levels describe the biological threat a piece of timber will face in service, not how strong it is. Get the level wrong, leave cut ends exposed or store it badly, and the treatment you paid for will not deliver the life you assumed.
13 min read
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Termites
Articles and news about Termites for Australian builders.
Treated timber: picking the right hazard level, cutting it and storing it on site
Hazard levels describe the biological threat a piece of timber will face in service, not how strong it is. Get the level wrong, leave cut ends exposed or store it badly, and the treatment you paid for will not deliver the life you assumed.
13 min read
Termite management for new homes: physical, chemical and slab systems, and how they fail
Termites cause some of the most expensive damage in Australian homes, and most attacks exploit gaps in the barrier or the inspection zone. How the systems work, what the NCC expects, and how builders and owners keep them effective.
8 min read
Steel vs timber framing: cost, speed, termites, thermal bridging and what goes wrong with each
Most Australian houses are framed in timber, but light-gauge steel has a loyal following. An honest comparison of cost, speed, performance and the defects each material is prone to.
9 min read