In WA the residential housing market is becoming more diverse with a steady rise in timber-framed housing and multi-storey residential buildings. For decades timber framing has been used effectively in second storey additions and whole house construction in the Perth hills and regional areas. However, more recently timber framed wall systems are proving well-suited to infill housing, narrow and small lot multi-storey units and sites with poor foundation conditions.
This seminar will examine residential building methods using timber frame wall systems which offer many advantages in construction innovation, finish, time and cost.
The seminar will discuss:
- The advantages offered with building framed construction;
- Design and fabrication systems used to build efficiently and cost effectively onsite;
- Light-weight construction techniques when building on high surface movement sites;
- Specifying timber frame systems for multi-storey (three storeys and above) in conformance with the
NCC2016
Speaker Programme:
Building with Timber Frame in a Competitive Housing Market
Greg Meachem, Technical Manager-Timber, Timber Insight Pty Ltd;
Site Conditions verses Building Costs
Ian Meachem, Managing Director, Timber Insight Pyt Ltd;
Light Weight / Heavy Duty - Design and Build for Long-term Performance
Craig Oatway, State Sales Manager, James Hardie Building Products;
New Structural Timber Systems for Medium Rise Residential Building
Geoff Boughton, Director, Timbered Services;
Date: Friday, 15th July 2016
Venue: Waters Edge Café & Restaurant, 42 Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury 6230
Time: 7.00am Reg. for 7.30 start, Concludes by 10.00am
Cost: $88.00 per person (inc gst), Includes full hot breakfast
CPD Points: Please note this event is eligible for CPD points with most professional organisations