When it comes to site sanded and coated timber floors, there are various sheen level options available to choose from. The sheen level refers to the level of gloss or shine on the surface of the floor coating. Different sheen levels can have a significant impact on the appearance and overall aesthetic of the timber floor.
Hybrid flooring has witnessed a notable rise in popularity in recent times, likely due to its lower price point, ease of installation and versatile design options. It is also heavily marketed as being more water resistant than other traditional wood-based flooring types.
Many older buildings in Australia have decks and external spaces that are partially covered by verandahs and the like. Back in the early 1900s, it was common to use tongue and groove flooring for these areas, creating additional living space or walkways that closely resembled internal conditions, though these areas were still exposed to the weather.
As imported timber into Australia and New Zealand is quite prevalent these days, particularly the influx of European and American Oaks, there are many considerations for both the importer and the contractor.
Since 2021, the building sector has witnessed a record number of building company collapses that have seen many residential home builders and commercial builders’ collapse. This has included some of Australasia’s biggest building groups, shocking the market.
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A summary of tolerances contained within Problems, Causes and Remedial Measures 2022, ATFA Industry Standards, ATFA information sheets and other applicable standards.
A summary of tolerances contained within Problems, Causes and Remedial Measures 2022, ATFA Industry Standards, ATFA information sheets and other applicable standards.
A summary of tolerances contained within the ATFA manual Residential Timber Decks Industry Standard 2022, ATFA information sheets and other applicable standards.
For Hybrid/Vinyl Flooring, the Classification is determined by a ‘basket’ of test results in accordance with EN16511. These include Taber, impact resistance, static indentation, castor chair resistance and joint strength.
Concerning manufacture, the European standard EN 13329 is more often referred to, as product manufacturers in Asia also infer compliance to the European standard with the pictogram from that standard as provided below.
If not covered by another standard (e.g. NOFMA for Maple sports floors) then it is expected that hardwood flooring meets AS 2796 requirements at the time of manufacture (post manufacturing conditions in the supply chain must be assessed at each point):
Abbey Timber is a family run business trading since 1976, founded by the late Alex George Favelle and his eldest son Robert who at the time manufactured Timber products.
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