Timber-framed Construction for Townhouse Buildings Class 1a
This guide considers MRTFC (Multi-Residential Timber Framed Construction), a certified fire and sound rated timber construction system conforming with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for multi-residential buildings.
Timber-framed Construction for Multi-residential Buildings Class 2 & 3
Design and construction guide for BCA compliant sound and fire-rated construction
Timber Framed Construction for Commercial Buildings Classes 5, 6, 9a & 9b
This guide is temporarily unavailable as it is being revised.
Building with Timber in Bushfire-prone Areas
This guide has been updated in accordance with the recently released bushfire standard AS 3959-2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas.
Timber Service Life Design Guide
Optimum, or more cost-effective performance is achieved with better knowledge. By careful consideration of the key factors affecting the durability performance of timber; industry, specifiers, and timber users can achieve durability performance for timber structures that meet or exceed their nee
Timber-framed Construction - sacrificial timber construction joint
In lightweight buildings, fire protection is generally achieved by the use of fire-resistant linings.
Plywood box beam construction for detached housing
Plywood box beams are lightweight, structurally efficient, economical and simple to fabricate. They provide a conventionally stable means of structural support for building construction.
Stairs, balustrades and handrails class 1 Buildings - construction
Timber products are popular with designers and builders due to the combination of aesthetics and versatility in application that timber provides. When correctly installed, timber products are both durable and reliable in function.
Timber flooring - design guide for installation
Timber products are popular with designers and builders due to the combination of aesthetics and versatility in application that timber provides. When correctly installed, timber products are both durable and reliable in function.
Timber windows and doors
Timber products are popular with designers and builders due to the combination of aesthetics and versatility in application that timber provides. When correctly installed, timber products are both durable and reliable in function.