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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.

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.

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.

This manual 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This resource contains:

• Introduction to timber framing
• Timber framing interactive construction
• Bracing & tie-down design
• Using AS1684.2 span tables
• Introduction to timber construction
• Timber stairs, balustrades & handrails
• Timber wall cladding systems
• Ecologically sustainable development (ESD)
• Occupational health & safety (OH&S)
• Timber truss installation (update)

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.