$22.00 (postage: $7.00)

Carol Staines

2002 (2nd edition)

A guide to interior decorating for the home owner with clearly illustrated examples and advice on creating an interior to suit your needs.

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$25.00 (postage: $7.00)

Acceptable Standards of Domestic Construction Committee

2005, reprinted 2009

A Handbook to be used as a reference or guide for builders, owners, financial providers, owner builders, students or any other person or institution wishing to determine what standard of quality is reasonable. This edition has been developed to describe standards of domestic construction acceptable to the Lending or other authorities.

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$54.95 (postage: $8.50)

Philip Goad, Patrick Bingham-Hall

2000

A study of ten Balinese hotels with outstanding photography by Patrick Bingam-Hall. The author, Philip Goad is Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Melbourne and provides explanations on the relationship between these modern buildings and the traditional grass roofed, timber pole framed structures of Bali.

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$116.05 (postage: $9.00)

Standards Australia

1999

This package spells out the basis for the calculation of timber sizes and forces to be resisted by tie-down and bracing. Design Criteria as it is known, will provide a standard reference for engineers and product manufacturers to produce design solutions compatible with AS 1684. 

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$97.35 (postage: $12.00)

Standards Australia

2006 (2nd edition)

Note: Revised loose leaf version now available incorporating Amendment 1 

This package covers design and construction details for non-cyclonic areas. Four design wind classifications are covered including N1, N2, N3 and N4 (previously 28,33,41 & 50 m/s). Span tables for all of these wind classifications and 15 selected timber stress grades have been prepared and will be provided on CD as part of the standard. Individual stress grade/wind classification supplements will also be available in printed form - at an extra cost. 

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$97.35 (postage: $12.00)

Standards Australia

2007 (2nd edition)

Note: Revised loose leaf version now available incorporating Amendment 1

This package is similar to Part 2 except that it covers design and construction details for cyclonic areas. Wind classifications covered are C1, C2 and C3 (previously 41C, 50C and 60C). Span tables for all of these wind classifications and 15 selected timber stress grades have been prepared and will be provided on CD as part of the standard. Individual stress grade/wind classification supplements will also be available in printed form - at an extra cost. 

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$81.75 (postage: $12.00)

Standards Australia

2006 (2nd edition)

Note: Revised loose leaf version now available incorporating Amendment 1

This package provides simpler design procedures to those contained in part 2 and 3, for N1/N2 wind classifications, while in some situations it will provide more conservative solutions than those derived from Part 2. The scope of Part 4, including house geometry and range of stress grades is also more limited. Span tables are printed within this part.

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$22.00 (postage: $7.00)

Allan Staines

2008 (5th Edition, Revised)

A valuable book for any professional or DIY builder wanting to design or build a timber deck or pergola. The book provides advice on selection of the most suitable types of timber and the appropriate size to use.

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$50.00 (postage: $7.00)

BRANZ

2003

An excellent guide for builders, contractors and designers on how to avoid weather penetration problems which eventually cause product deterioration. The book also outlines new products and systems that will assist in producing trouble free results.

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$54.95 (postage: $8.50)

Phillip Drew

2000

Peter Stutchbury and his team have won many awards for their design work. There are some classic Australian beach and bush homes beautifully photographed by Patrick Bingham-Hall. Many of the homes utilise timber in both classic and innovative ways. A great book for anyone interested in classic Australian design and construction.

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$14.00 (postage: $7.00)

Plywood Association of Australia

1993

This manual on the use of plywood as concrete formwork reflects the latest requirements, significantly in surface finish and development of concrete pressure specified in the revised formwork code AS3610-1990 Formwork for Concrete. Additionally, design methods for the plywood formwork have been modified in accordance with the latest version of the timber engineering code AS1720.1-1989 Timber Structures Code. This manual is not a stand alone document. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the standard AS3610-1990 Formwork for Concrete.

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$33.00 (postage: $7.00)

BRANZ

2003

This is not "a how to" book but rather a guide on key factors which influence timber selection for use in building in Australia and New Zealand. It lists building components in groups by end use and suggests species of timber which have the characteristics to satisfy those uses.

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$39.95 (postage: $8.50)

Allan Staines

2007 (5th edition, 2009 reprint)

A step by step guide to house building. Written for Builders, Apprentices, Owner Builders, Building Designers and Teachers.

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$27.50 (postage: $7.00)

Allan Staines

2002 (2nd edition)

This book is specifically designed to deal with problems confronted when renovating or altering an existing dwelling. It also shows step-by-step how to accomplish popular renovation projects. It solves problems such as rising damp, floor and wall cracking, rot in members, small kitchens and bathrooms, leaking shower recesses, and termites. It also describes how to support the roof when making openings in walls.

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$33.00 (postage: $7.00)

Allan StainesStandards Australia

2003 (2nd Edition)

A step by step guide to building or extending your own home. The book covers all aspects of building including design, planning, managing, estimating and the practical aspects of home building.

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$29.00 (postage: $7.00)

Allan Staines

2004 (2nd edition)

This publication explains in clear detail and step by step format, how to cut out and pitch a roof. A great text book for apprentices.

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$15.00 (postage: $7.00)

C Nicholls

1999

An extremely well illustrated book for primary school students or their teachers. Part of a series of books on agriculture published by the Kondinin Group.

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$20.00 (postage: $5.00) to non-TAFE. Free to TAFE teachers.

Forest and Wood Products Australia

2008

This resource contains:

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$50.00 (postage: $7.00)

David C Clark

2006

The first full length, illustrated study of timbers that are available in Australia on DVD.

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$169.95 for both. $99.95 for one. (Postage: $7.00)

Double D Technical Productions

2004

Timber: Production & Processing, parts A and B This series on manufacturing processes comes as two DVD double-box sets.

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$39.95 (postage: $9.00)

John Halkett

2009

Trees that Call Australia Home is a spiritual, cultural, environmental and economic
celebration of Australian trees - trees that, according to author John Halkett are
increasingly vital as humanity searches for solutions to climate change, renewable
energy and more sustainable lifestyles in the 21st century.

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$89.95 (postage: $9.00)

Keith R Bootle

2004 (2nd edition)

The bible of Australian and some imported timbers comprehensive descriptions of all species, their suitability for applications and other detailed information. 440 pages of essential reference material not found in other publications.

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