by FTMA News | May 13, 2020 | Tech Talk
MACHINE DRIVEN vs HAND-HAMMERED NAIL Timber connection systems rely on a combination of the correct product, fasteners and installation practices to achieve their required capacity. They are typically designed and tested by the manufacturer using their proprietary...
by FTMA News | Apr 9, 2020 | Tech Talk
SOME RAMIFICATIONS FROM NCC 2019 Now that NCC 2019 is out and being enforced, a couple of hidden “gems” have surfaced that FTMA members and their customers should be aware of. Unfortunately, neither of them are on the positive side of the ledger this time round. To...
by FTMA News | Feb 26, 2020 | Tech Talk
BOUNCY FLOORS – DON’T BLAME THE JOISTS! As our houses become more modern, clients’ requirements become more challenging. Home-owners and architects are demanding more open-plan spaces for living areas. Commercial projects tend to require wide open spaces...
by FTMA News | Dec 16, 2019 | Tech Talk
IS YOUR BUILDING STABLE? As we move towards Christmas holidays our minds turn to the great Australian tradition – having a BBQ and entertaining family and friends in outdoor Alfresco areas. House designs are often built around these entertainment hubs as we seek...
by FTMA News | Nov 27, 2019 | Tech Talk
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESTRAINT AND COMPRESSION BUCKLING Virtually all builders favour handling timber components over structural steel because of their natural ease of use and lightweight advantage. It should therefore come as no surprise that we receive a...
by FTMA News | Nov 1, 2019 | Tech Talk
WIND SPEED IN BUILDING DESIGN There are two main Australian Standards cover wind actions on structures, which are AS/NZS1170.2 Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions and AS4055 Wind loads for housing. AS4055 defines wind classes for both non-cyclonic and...
