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Structural Timber Products Guide
This FREE guide provides insight into the size range and availability of common timber species.
See the design
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timber construction – information nights 2010
In November 2010, there will be a number of industry information nights held throughout Victoria to discuss the changes to newly released standards along with a number of other important issues affecting the timber/construction industry.
See the seminars page for more details.
new interactive learning resource
A new electronic web tool has been developed to improve and broaden the users knowledge of available timber products. It cover a broad range of topics including timber species, sizes, availability and common uses It is an electronic guide that can be used a teaching tool with an assessment component and a reference point for those looking for specific timber information. The guide is free to use and can be viewed by clicking on the image
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wood solutions 2010
Informative and inspirational, Wood Solutions 2010 is a one day forum for architects, engineers, and building design professionals. Featuring leading international and Australasian speakers, the program presents an inspiring new look at wood – one of the world’s increasingly popular building materials. For environmental, aesthetic and economic reasons, contemporary designs are featuring wood in structures ranging from public to multi-storey residential buildings.
For more information on this event please visit: http://www.woodsolutions2010.com.au/
5 Star news
Since 1 May 2008 many renovations, extensions and relocations have to conform to 5 Star Energy Rating requirements.
The new standard for renovations or relocations applies to the thermal performance
of a home and does not require a solar hot water system or a rainwater tank for
toilet flushing. Visit the Building
Commission web site for more information (opens in a new window).
Version 4.06 update for FirstRate 4.0: this update adds
a new sub-floor ventilation type, "Enclosed-Disconnected", significantly improving
performance and saving money
This sub-floor ventilation type may be selected if:
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the sub-floor is 'enclosed' |
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the only ventilation openings are those required for compliance with building
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any wall cavity that connects the sub-floor to the roofspace
or outside air is continuously blocked around its perimeter (e.g. by flashing). |
The software patch is available from the Sustainability
Victoria web site (opens in a new window).
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