The Australian native forest resource is considered a major asset for the people of Australia – however there are very divergent views on how this resource should be used.
Many exterior woods are considered high maintenance but with clever choices, maintenance can be significantly minimised.
The “Brazilian Modernist” architectural movement is beginning to take hold in Australia. With similar subtropical climates, Australia and Brazil share some natural characteristics.
Designing methods to ‘build out’ bushfires with passive fire protection requires minimising the risk of ember, radiant heat and flame damage to Australian homes. With appropriate design it is possible to create an attractive timber clad home.
Becoming popular as an architectural timber feature, balustrade materials need to be strong and stable, especially if used in exterior applications.
In-situ concrete, also known as "board formed" concrete is formed on site.
Modern pergola’s have been radically simplified from the complicated structures of the past. Increasingly large section timbers have been used to create chunkier looking structures.
Timber, just like other building materials can be affected by bad handling and storage.
The end grain of timber absorbs moisture at a much higher rate than the face or edges – here’s what you need to do to prevent wicking and unsightly stains.
When it comes to finishing exterior timber including weatherboards, cladding and screening, surface texture can have a significant effect on performance of semi-transparent coatings.
When wood, which has a high moisture content as it grows, is dried, different contractions occur depending on the orientation of the cut made and the resulting arrangement of the growth rings.
Timber has long been used in the construction of houses, but in recent years, architects and designers have taken to wood in a more creative manner inside the home.