We are working on a project where we would like to make contact with a company that provides CLT solutions. The project is in Sydney. Can you suggest a company / contact?
We weren't sure if you were looking for suppliers of cross-laminated timber, or design professionals. Suppliers are well represented on the net and you will find them if you write "Australian CLT suppliers" or similar in your browser. Details of local CLT projects are also available on the net such as Forté Living in Melbourne, more info here: https://builtoffsite.com.au/emag/issue-04/forte-living-australias-first-multiresidential-clt-building/. Lend Lease were responsible for Forté Living and more recently The Library at the Dock. It's possible they could be a useful contact for you.
I was hoping to find someone who can give us advise on our heritage project in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Since taking possession of the site, we have found extensive damage caused by termites in bearers, GF and level 1 floor joists as well as hardwood floorboards, parquetry, hard wood lintels etc. We are in the process of arranging the removal of ceilings and other linings to allow us to properly inspect all structural timber elements including the roof structure, to understand the full extent of damage and the remediation works required. If there is someone that could assist us in inspecting and offering advice on this matter, we would love to hear from them.
There are many building inspectors on the net who offer a professional service. In heritage matters we have had good reports about Richard Forrester, formerly an inspector with the NSW Forestry Commission. You can access his website via this link https://paragonengineering.com.au/team-member/richard-forrester/, phone 7227 7775, mobile 0429 646 112
We assume the alfresco ceiling won't be exposed to the weather in any way. All species of timber react to gaining or losing moisture by swelling or shrinking. If the timber is in a stable environment, tongued and grooved lining boards are available in a number of Australian species from companies such as Austim. You could also consider V-joint plywood or 'engineered' flooring, depending on the appearance you are looking for. Engineered flooring generally comes pre-coated which could be an advantage when installing a ceiling. Alternatively, if using a raw timber product, pre-coating it before installation will make the task easier.
