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Insulation and Skillion Roofs

With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have been caught out with this.

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19 November 2015

Slip Resistance Ratings and Surface Coatings

Slip resistance is necessary to safeguard people from injury during movement into, within, and out of buildings.

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18 November 2015

Airtightness and Energy Conservation

An airtight building envelope helps prevent hot air from escaping and can significantly reduce the costs of heating a building.

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27 October 2015

Vapour Barriers vs. Intelligent Vapour Control

Unlike vapour barriers, intelligent airtightness and vapour control layers have a humidity-variable function, ensuring protection from mould and moisture damage.

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21 October 2015

Coatings to Meet the Needs of Our Ageing Population

As the population ages, durable paint finishes that meet the demands of residential aged care facilities, health care practices and hospitals are required. 

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21 September 2015

The Precautionary Principle: Eliminating Harmful Products from our Buildings

Written by Jerome Partington, JASMAX: If we aren't sure about a chemical or product's toxicity or health impacts, we shouldn't use it. 

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17 September 2015

The Effects of Timber Movement on Paint

Timber movement is caused by changes in environmental conditions and can be affected by and have an effect on paint. 

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17 September 2015

Airtightness and Ventilation for Comfortable Homes

A wall is not a ventilation system, therefore airtightness is not the enemy.

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17 September 2015

Does More Thermal Mass Mean a Warmer Building?

Thermal Mass is often presented as the magic ingredient to ensure that the passive solar gain within a building is maximised, but the importance and usefulness of Thermal Mass can vary depending on the purpose and location of a space, along with glazing and insulation. 

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21 August 2015

Thermal Drapes: Do They Work as Insulation?

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Why is it that single drop 'Thermal Drapes' are considered to be the solution to retaining heat within a house during winter, when lined curtains of ordinary fabrics have been used in the past?

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20 August 2015

Thicker Glass Requirements for Greater Acoustic Performance

Acoustic performance is of key importance to internal glazed partitions and door systems within commercial and educational buildings.

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