$25.00 (postage: $7.00)

Acceptable Standards of Domestic Construction Committee

2005, reprinted 2009

Approx. Weight: 0.35kg

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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$25.00 (postage: $7.00)

2010

Approx. Weight: 0.22kg

Developed over a number of years with input from all sectors of the industry including the NSW Department of Housing and the Office of Fair Trading, this handbook is a guide for the design and construction of conventional medium density housing, up to three storey walk-up apartments.

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$54.95 (postage: $8.50)

Philip Goad, Patrick Bingham-Hall

2000

Approx. Weight: 0.91kg

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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Standards Australia

1999

Hardcopy: $121.27

P&H: $16.50 (1-4 copies)

Volume discounts apply for 5-14 and >15 copies

This Standard spells out the basis for the calculation of timber sizes and forces to be resisted by tie-down and bracing. Design Criteria provides a standard reference for engineers and manufacturers to produce design solutions compatible with AS 1684. 

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Standards Australia

2010

Hardcopy: $101.24

Loose-leaf in Binder: $101.24

P&H: $16.50 (1-4 copies)

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This Standard covers design requirements and construction details for the four non-cyclonic design wind classifications N1, N2, N3 and N4.

Revised span tables for all of these wind classifications and 15 selected timber stress grades (including MGP and F grades) are included on CD in this Standard.

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Standards Australia

2010

Hardcopy: $101.24

Loose-leaf in Binder: $101.24

P&H: $16.50 (1-4 copies)

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This Standard covers design requirements and construction details for the three cyclonic design wind classifications C1, C2 and C3.

Revised span tables for all of these wind classifications and 15 selected timber stress grades (including MGP and F grades) are included on CD in this Standard.

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Standards Australia

2010

Hardcopy: $85.02

Loose-leaf in Binder: $85.02

P&H: $16.50 (1-4 copies)

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This Standard covers design requirements and construction details for the three cyclonic design wind classifications C1, C2 and C3.

For easy specification this Standard provides simpler design procedures to those contained in Part 2 for N1/N2 wind classifications. It provides simplified design procedures for timber span solutions, bracing and tie-down. In some situations it will provide more conservative solutions than those derived from Part 2.

Revised printed span tables for 10 selected timber stress grades are included in this Standard.

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$22.00 (postage: $7.00)

Allan Staines

2008 (5th Edition, Revised)

Approx. Weight: 0.45kg

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

Approx. Weight: 0.36kg

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

Approx. Weight: 0.47kg

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)

Approx. Weight: 0.73kg

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)

Approx. Weight: 0.52kg

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 Staines

2003 (2nd Edition)

Approx. Weight: 0.66kg

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)

Approx. Weight: 0.56kg

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 (Out of stock, please check back again)

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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