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.
Small business has everything committed, and is fundamentally a way of life. Everything revolves around the business, from the house mortgage to the school fees and day-to-day living.
The ACL is administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) nationally and by each State and Territory consumer agency.
Here is my top 10 list of the most common mistakes I still see all the time:
It’s a requirement in all States and Territories of Australia that if you employ people, you must ensure them against workplace accidents/injuries.
It’s vitally important to keep young people coming into the industry. We expect to hire skilled people as and when we need them but everyone needs to start somewhere.
Portable Long Service Leave provisions are different from State to State and names of the responsible program and department also differ
Naturally, avoiding a dispute with your client or a builder is always preferred, however, inevitably everyone experiences this uncomfortable event to a greater or lesser degree.
When times are tougher, particularly in an economic downturn, it’s important you turn your attention to detail that will assist in ensuring you receive your specified payments.
The ATFA promotes the responsible disposal of process waste that includes coatings, adhesives, solvents and chemical type moisture barriers/retarders.
The Australasian Timber Flooring Association has developed a series of master forms, including a contract, contract variation, invoice and quote.
This information sheet outlines reasonable owner expectations for onsite sanded and coated timber floors, which generally applies to solid T&G flooring and parquetry.
With much concern raised regarding silica content in concrete products and more recently in
manufactured stone composite bench tops…
There are many considerations an employer or contractor must be mindful of when it comes to Occupational Health and Safety.
When laying timber floors in older dwellings, as part of renovation work or repairs, there are two buildings products that require our special consideration.
Hazardous chemicals may be present in products and must be used safely in the work place. It is aimed to achieve this through workers having both knowledge of the hazards they pose and the means of handling these products safely.
What is Life Cycle Assessment? – The long term environmental benefits of a timber floor
Australia is serviced by two timber certifying organisations, known as the Australian Forest Certification Scheme and the Forest Stewardship Council Australia
When you choose timber, you are not only selecting a beautiful individual floor made from a renewable resource, you’re also making a positive impact on climate change.
One option is to engage an ATFA Accredited Inspector and have your flooring concern inspected and reported on. You now have your report. This information sheet discusses the structure of the ATFA report and the options you have regarding it.
There are many different products available in the market that have the appearance of timber, however most are not ‘real’ timber, but provide the appearance of a timber floorboard.
