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Builders, energy raters and the general consumer are under the impression that dwellings with suspended timber floors cannot simply and cost-effectively achieve a 5 Star energy rating. Fo…
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Building houses and light commercial buildings using timber in Australia is a well-developed technology that relies on building site-based and trade-focused practices considered very c…
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To extend the understanding of the use of chemical pesticides in the plantation forest industry, this study reviewed and assessed the: Regulatory controls at Federal, State and local Gover…
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The use of toxic chemicals to protect timber from insect attack and decay is being scrutinised for its life cycle impact on the environment. This research report evaluated the Vinden process…
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The primary objective was to establish a database of eucalypt species trials in Australia, of known genetic and silvicultural history, that may be available for future research studies rel…
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This project has developed viable alternatives to hardwood girders, particularly for timber bridge construction. This research can be divided into the functional characteristics of the…
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This study investigated the environmental impact assessment of building products, especially in relation to wood products, as incorporated in existing tools; identified a comprehensiv…
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Attitudes to the use of Wood as a Structural Material in Non-residential Building Applications: Opportunities for Growth. This project researched the overall confidence in using wood as a…