by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by FTMA Supporting Partner, Hyne Timber. As Australia’s largest and longest-standing Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturer, Hyne Timber has heavily invested in expanding and automating their facilities in order to strengthen...
by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2022 | Industry News
This piece was written and provided by the Timber Framing Collective. Our industry plays a central role in tackling climate change and preserving the place we all call home, especially when we build with timber framing—the resource that not only has the lowest...
by FTMA News | Nov 24, 2022 | Kersten's Rant
This rant was written by Kersten Gentle. Everyone knows I have sawdust running through my veins and I am a passionate supporter of both the native and plantation-based forest industries. My grandfather was a sawmiller and native forest contractor and the areas he...
by FTMA News | Oct 31, 2022 | Tech Talk
Changes in AS1684-2021 for Holes& Notches in Wall Frame Members There are many reasons why members in wall frames would require holes, notches or rebates and it could range from electrical or plumbing services, diagonal bracing elements, installation of anchor...
by FTMA News | Oct 31, 2022 | Industry News
Whenever someone new comes into our sector, I always get reminded how political our sector can be when asked, ‘what is it about the colours in your sector’. Blue, Green & Red are key colours within our sector as they represent the three nail plate companies,...
