Task : reference file

Roofing and cladding Tiled roofing

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Monier Roofing. n.d. Installation guide.

This is an installation manual that provides technical information on how to install roof tiles. The manual is designed in compliance with both AS 2050 and NZS 4206 guidelines on installing roof tiles. The manual covered the roofing tiles installation process comprehensively from the supporting structure preparation to securing accessories after the tile installation process. In particular, the guide addresses the installation of battens, bedding and pointing, sarking and how to do it for the various parts of the roof, the laying of the tiles, securing them, and lastly securing accessories. In addition to text, the guide provides very details pictorial illustrations and details for the various environmental conditions as well as possible hazards like bush fires.

Bristle roofing. 2017. Concrete roofing tiles: technical manual. Available at https://bbp.style/PUBLIC/products/technical-information/bristileroofing/Concrete/BR-ConcreteRoofTiles-ConcreteRangeTechnicalManual-NAT.pdf [accessed 28 February 2018]

This is a manual on the installation of roofing tiles in line with the Australian Standards AS 4055 and AS 1170.2. This manual is designed to take care of other environmental factors among them wind speed(s), the terrain, cyclone vulnerability, state and local statutes. The manual covers the entire process of installing roofing tiles, which is from determination of the environmental factors prevailing in the area to maintenance of the roofing tiles. The standard specifications in the paper are made for a constant wind speed of 60m/s, at a 6m height from ground level, and the other including storm water are as per AS 3500.1.

CSR Roofing. 2015. CSR ROOFING ARCHITECTURAL MANUAL. Available at https://www.cornellengineers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/csr_roofing_archmanual_s1-s8.pdf [Accessed on 28 February 2018]

This is a company manual provided for architects, builders, and roof installers to ensure that their designs are as per the company requirements for optimum benefits. The manual provides information on how the companys roofing tiles should be installed for maximized benefits. In particular, the manual covers the benefits the various stakeholders derived from using tiles in roofing, the considerations to make in designing, the various wind categories, terrain categories, the requirements to be meet for fixing roofing tiles, edge technology, and rafter specification to installation. In addition, the manual presents some of the information available from other industry players e.g. Monier and Wunderlich. The manual provided vital information to architects, builders, and roof installers with regard to planning, designing, and installing roofing tiles, particularly in vertical installations. The manual also provided information on how to care for the roof to ensure longevity as well as common maintenance practices to be observed.

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA. 2002. Roofing tiles. Available at https://infostore.saiglobal.com [Accessed on 28 February 2018]

This is the Standard applicable in Australia for the installation of roof tiles. The standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 and the changes applicable are indicated within the documents accordingly. The goal of the Standard is to ensure that roofing tile manufacturers have the design details and performance details for interlocking non-metallic tiles used in roofing industrial, commercial, and domestic buildings. The Standards is a mandatory compliance document that all industry players should and must ensure that their products, designs, and services satisfy the various sections of the Standard. Manufacturers are required to provide to the market roofing tiles that meet a specific pre-defined quality to be used in the Australian market.

Harmony Roofing tiles. 2000. HARMONY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Available at http://www.harmonyrooftiles.com.au/assets/docs/harmony-technical-brochure.pdf [Accessed on 28 February 2018]

The document, which is a technical specification for the companys roofing tiles, covers the vital information required to successful use the products in covering a buildings roof. The document first covers the products and accessories from the company, then the Australian Standards pertaining the products, roof pitch and requirements for the installation of harmony roofing tiles, and consideration to be made for areas with high wind speeds. The other chapters are on preparation of the roof for installation, sarking, then tile and accessory fixing. This manual provides information for the various stakeholders in the construction industry e.g. the masons, plumbers, and carpenters. In addition, the manual provides information on how to install the various types of roofing tiles e.g. shingles, Alpine and, Villa.

Roofing Tile Association of Australia (RTAA). 2011. Guidance note on fixing of concrete and terracotta tiles in regions with wind category rating of C2 and C3. Available at http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/ [Accessed on 28 February 2018]

This is a guidance note by the RTAA issued after the failure of some tile roofing during cyclone that North Queensland. The note indicates revisions of tile manufacturing standards for wind categories C2 and C3 and that all tiles in these areas should not use pointing material even where it is indicated as being the sole product for fixing hip and ridge tiles, and they should instead be fixed with screw or clip, as so is all cut tiles.

Structural element Timber

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Nolan, G.B., 2011. Timber in multi-residential, commercial and industrial building: Recognizing opportunities and constraints, Project report PNA140-0809.Forest Wood Products Australia, Available from :< http://www.fwpa.com.au/rd-and-e/market-access/226-timberin-multi-residential-commercial-and-industrial-building-recognising-opportunities-andconstraints.html> (accessed 18 July 2014).

This is a report that examines the possibility of increasing wood and timber use in building construction with a major focus on class 2 and 9 multi-residential, commercial, and public buildings. The paper covers performance of timber as per standard specifications, accepted standards, and market expectations, building procurement, suppliers of wood products in building construction, the nature of the Australian timber market, and opportunities and constraints of using timber and wood. Lastly, the paper provides recommendations for uing timber in structural building.

Australian Standards. 2011. Timber Structures. Part 1: Design Methods. Available at https://vicash.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AS-1720.1-2010-Timber-structures.pdf [Accessed 28 February 2018]

This is an Australian standard that provides limits for state design methods for timber used in structural construction. The limits are set in line with mechanical of structure and research data. The standard provides data for designing sawn timber, pole timber, laminated timber, plywood, laminated veneer, and other types of fastenings. Moreover, the standard provides methods under which components assembled through unconventional design can be tested. Based on the standard, design consideration for structural timber will depend on load, design method, the type of timber being used, and the environmental conditions.

Wood Solutions. n.d. Timber Maintenance. Available at https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/timber-maintenance [Accessed on 28 February 2018]

This is web page that offers technical advice on how to maintain the various aspects of a timber built-structure. One of the most vital areas for a structure built with timber is maintenance a timber is susceptible to decay, attack by termites, high temperature, and other environmental conditions. Based on the information available on the site, the most important practice towards ensuring durability of timber structures is keeping it dry. In addition to keeping the timber dry, periodic inspection is essential for example, inspection for termite attack is required on an annually basis as a Standard requirement under AS3660.

Services Water heating

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sa.gov.au. 2017. Water heater requirements. Government of South Australia. Available at https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/energy-efficient-home-design/water-heater-requirements [Accessed 28 February 2018]

This is web page by the South Australian government on water heater requirements that may impact on the type of water heater that can be used in homes. The goals of these requirements are to lower greenhouse gas emissions from water heaters by using low emissions water heaters are installed e.g. solar health pump water heaters and to ensure that shower outlets...…as used above will be used however, the use of timber will be minimized and, in its place, metal beams will be used. However, special attention will be put in the fixing and fastening of the various parts and accessories using screws and bolts to ensure stability in the C2 wind speeds.

In addition, due to the high-water level, the foundation will be raised about 2-3 feet. This will be done in areas where after excavation of the foundation there is water logging (Delgado and Guerrero 2007).

Storm water will be captured and directed to the storm water drainage system for the area as per guidelines by the BCA section 3.7.1.6.

Because soil classification is a little more stable than M in Melbourne, basement walls will be reinforced with iron/aluminum wires and steel pillar on the corners.

In Townsville water level is higher thus, it is expected that more water will be entering the basement. Thus, in addition to use of waterproofing materials, special focus will be in removing the water that enters the basement. Thus, more drainage systems and suction pumps will be installed. Moreover, the 6-mil polythene seal will be installed all through the foundation and the special water-resistant cement used.

Will electivity and gas will be from the public supply grid; water will be sourced from the basement and underground, in compliance with council rules. Heating and cooling will be done through adoption of green strategies (Morrissey, Moore, and Horne 2011) in conjunction with mechanical HVAC systems.

First safety will be ensured through the use of non-inflammable materials and in compliance with bushfire requirements.