Exclusive to ATFA’s members are the ever-popular extensive collection of information sheets, where we delve deep into the intricate world of timber flooring. From technical aspects of floors and decks, sanding, coating, to general tips, consumer awareness, OH&S, environmental concerns, and contractor awareness.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions, ensure best practices, and stay updated with the latest in the industry from over 100 technical documents – created by the ATFA for ATFA Members.
One of the main attributes of engineered flooring is that it has a face veneer or lamella of solid timber that is bonded onto a more stable base layer, thereby increasing the product’s in-service stability. Every board in an engineered floor is different.
In many Australian states, building regulatory authorities have developed a Guide to Standards and Tolerances for new building work
While larger businesses and those with overseas connections are very familiar with importation requirements, many small to medium businesses these days are making their own international arrangements.
An information sheet more suited to Queensland and NSW members, however, may have relevance in other locations from time to time. This is a snapshot in time examination of two closely related unseasonal weather conditions.
This information sheet provides a snapshot of licensing conditions across the various jurisdictions as at July 1st 2022
Watersplash is not defined by the MBIE but may be considered the intermittent minor wetting of parts of a floor in the normal use of a sanitary fixture or appliance.
New Zealand specific information sheet – E3/AS1 section 3.0 of the Building Code covers Watersplash with some suitable flooring materials listed in 3.1.1 Floors.
The popularity of prefabricated products has seen rapid growth over the last decade and is seen as a more rapid method of building than onsite construction.
This information sheet explains how the ‘Pencil Hardness Test’ can be used to help assess the hardness of coatings.
This Information sheet is to clarify what the NICNAS scheme is and how the products we use need to be registered under it.
When fire breaks out in a building, the risk to life safety is two- fold.
Temporary floor protection, whether this be a prefinished floor or site finished floor, is essential for preventing costly damage during the construction of a building or with renovations.
Timber floors, being solid T&G, engineered, laminate or bamboo, may all experience water damage at some stage in their life.
Most people who work within the timber flooring industry know that many complaints are caused by moisture problems.
There are many timber flooring products in the market ranging from traditional solid timber flooring through to engineered, bamboo and laminate flooring.
Timber floors in wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries must be protected from moisture in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.
Termites or ‘white ants’ are present throughout Australia and from time to time when building protection is compromised timber floors can be attacked.
Each year as we pass through spring into summer the insect world comes alive and from time to time we see evidence of this in our timber floors.
In 2014 the Australian Building Codes Board and the aligning State Government Regulators introduced changed regulations for slip resistance on stairs and ramps within the Building Code of Australia (BCA), part of the National Construction Code (NCC).
When timber floors are sanded and coated it is generally either an existing dwelling or new dwelling that is nearing completion.
