00110 Boral4Builders no3

A Quarterly Publication by Boral Plasterboard Autumn Edition 99 A Quarterly Publication by Boral Plasterboard Olympic Edition 2000

Boral forBuilders

Why do the job twicewhen you only get paid once?

Official Supplierto the Sydney 2000

Olympic Games.

About This EditionWelcome to Boral for Builders.This is the third edition of thispopular industry magazinewith even more interestingarticles. Boral for Builderscomes to you courtesy of BoralPlasterboard and is now anational publication havingfirst been published inQueensland only for severalyears. This edition comes toyou jam packed full of articles on achieving an excellent finish on interior linings with advice that couldsave you time and money.Happy reading.

The editor

Boral for Builders MagazineBoral PlasterboardMarketing ServicesDepartment676 Lorimer Street Port Melbourne Vic 3207

ContentsDo it once Do it right 2

Plasterboard jointing: 3, 4, 5Achieving the expected finish

Maintenance Control 6 & 7

Plasterboard & 8, 9Exterior Ceilings

Paint Discolouration 10, 11The debate continues

Building activity statistics 12 & 13

PartiWALL™ 14

Sydney ClassiCove™ 15

TecASSIST 162

Do it onceDo it right

Ceiling Batten nailed to joints

Plasterboard screw-fixed to ceiling batten

Note:Boral Plasterboard fixing specifications refer toRondo ceiling batten Part No. 303 as illustrated

Note what may happen (above) if the ceiling fixing method (below) is NOT followed correctly.

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ACHIEVING THE EXPECTED FINISH

One of the more‘geometric’ interior

designs.

In the quest to produce the elusive perfect finish for interior linings, many varying techniques and systems are applied, unfortunately to no avail. All that can reasonably be achieved and/or expected is a general appearance of flatness witha strong reliance on the use of a favourable paint system and application, combined with a complementary lighting system.

or many years now we have

witnessed a growing trend towards

larger residences all competing for

individuality with their adventurous designs.

These subtle experiments in geometry,

although aesthetically pleasing in there

contribution to the overall appearance and

presentation, are responsible for the

creation of many problems for the plasterer.

They are given the task of providing the

expected finish along with a level and

plumb substrate to an industry faced with

the need to continuously monitor and

control construction costs combined with

a reduction in the availability of quality

timber.

Plasterboard Jointing

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lasterboard is amaterial with varyingtextures and porositythat is presented to a

series of conditions that willultimately exaggerate thosevariables. The jointed systemis in most cases handapplied and therefore somevariation in the finished surface is inevitable, therebyproducing the same type of

irregularities that one wouldexpect in any hand madeproducts.

Although a flat unblemishedfinish is the common requirement, this is notalways possible, particularlywith current building designand technology.

No matter how flat a surfacemay appear, there willalways be some slight

undulations and deviationsfrom true flatness.Acceptance of this surfacecan and will vary dependinglargely on an owners perception and/or lightingconditions which may varyfrom night to day.

PlasterboardJointing

Some difficulties arise when

trying to describe what the

appearance of a completed

ceiling should be like. Spare a

thought for the conscientious

contractor who strives to

achieve what he believes to be

the industry standard, only to

find after the completion of

painting he is confronted by an

irate owner commenting:-

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“ No nail pops or joints were

showing in my last house”

“ The ceiling in the display

home did not look like this.”

AAlthough allowable tolerances and compliance standards have been set down in order to assist withthe dispute resolution process, unfortunately written guidelines receive little or no credence whendealing with the unhappy owners.

Despite everyone’s best intentions even the most authoritative rules or guidelines do little to alter a dissatisfied customers perceptions, beliefs or expectations of the appearance of the final finish, particularly if they are withholding final payments.

There is little doubt that when inspecting plaster finishes for imperfections, it is usually the owner(due to a lack of understanding) who is most vocal.

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Should you require any information pertaining to

recommended levels of finish or the effects of lighting

on plasterboard, just give us a call:

Jim Browning (Brisbane) 07 3215 2237

owever with some

monumental dwellings

standing as a sole

tribute to a lifetime of

someone’s hard work, one

begins to understand the

reason behind some overly

intense inspections. The role

lighting plays in some

of these inspections can not

be overstated. When

inspecting finished plaster it is

unfair to expect that the

plasterer should be held

responsible for any blemishes

that may show up under any

light other than the light in

which his work was carried

out in, and in particular

circumstances where the

inspection lighting conditions

do not replicate the

environment that existed

during the material installation.

It is not considered possible

to achieve a blemish free

surface under critical or

extreme glancing light

conditions. It is strongly

recommended that when the

expectations are beyond

reasonable industry or

acceptable standards a level

five finish should be chosen

to form part of the specification.

PlasterboardJointing

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Plastered joints with extreme lightingconditions - showing only at a specifictime of day. At other times it displayson acceptable appearance.

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Metal stirrups from girder trussprotruding through plasterboarddue to settlement.

Maintenance ControlIDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMS

s most major rework as a result of rectification is carried out under extremely difficult conditions, costs are high and in today’s competitive market, it is highly unlikely thatthey will be factored into the original quote. Therefore establishing ownership of a particular problem can become a delicate and sometimes political issue.

The cost of call backs as a result of maintenance issues continue to be a cause of frustration in today’s building industry, particularly for those whose standards are high andconsciously strive for the elusive maintenance-free finish by strict adherence to specification, systems and guidelines.

When it comes to maintenance investigation, there are many variables and contributing factors,all of which combine to create a degree of difficulty when attempting to identify the cause, thecure or the culprit.

There is no doubt that maintenance

is neither deliberate nor planned

so one can easily understand the

looks of innocence or the

subsequent excuses and denials

when unwanted maintenance

issues arise.

Depending on the magnitude of

the problem, identification may

mean the involvement of all

parties (i.e. suppliers, manufacturers,

tradespeople, building authorities

etc.). Major cost issues are

normally met with a degree of

silence until the usual pressure

called political persuasion is put

into play. Unfortunately, the

generosity linked with any

exercise of goodwill must

proceed with caution in today’s

legal environment due to

interpretations of liabilities.

Assumptions are quickly made

against anyone who offers a

sympathetic approach as a solution.

Such actions may quickly decide

unwarranted ownership of a

particular problem.

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Please Note:Temperature control inside the roof space should not be confused with ducted air conditioningwhich unfortunately depending on how it is installed and at what stage of the job, can also contribute to unwanted maintenance issues.

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MaintenanceControl

Now we all know that despite everyone’s best

intentions, maintenance issues like nail popping,

joint distortions, cracking etc. still persist even

after the introduction and initiation of many

recommendations over the years designed

specifically to reduce call backs in keeping with

the many building design and system changes.

Typical as with many of today's industry problems

they occur beyond the control of the builder and

tradeperson. This can be due to environmental

influences, prolonged wet weather, timber

shrinkage, soil movement and extreme temperature

change. Unfortunately when it's nobody’s fault -

nobody wants to pay.

Although no one person could ever resolve all of

the issues we face, some persistent problems can

be greatly reduced, particularly as the industry

gains a better appreciation of the need to control

sudden temperature variances and implement the

recommended measures that will not only reduce

maintenance but provide improved living conditions

inside the residence.

The importance of temperature control should not be underestimated or overlooked. The benefits provided in

relation to maintenance issues will certainly outweigh any cost associated with the implementation of some or all of

the following:-

Soffit vents, gable vents, whirlybirds, sisalation, expansion joints etc. Even simple things like choice of

roof colour can make an appreciable difference to inside temperatures.

Finally, adherence to manufacturers specification should provide a proper background and ensure full guarantees

and warranties are supplied by your manufacturer.

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Plasterboard &Exterior Ceilings

here is an ever increasing demand for the extended use of plasterboard in external ceiling situations i.e. patio ceilings, carports, soffits walkways (enclosedand semi enclosed), heated pools etc. These designs have become popular asmore and more architects, designers and builders integrate outdoor and indoor

living areas, combined with a general desire to eliminate plastic cover moulding, v-jointsand anything else that may detract from the unbroken, flat appearance of a finished ceiling.

As systems change and we move towards an increasing use of plasterboard jointing inthese areas, it is important to note that:

A few simple guidelines can assist with the elimination of unwanted maintenance issues and maintain best presentation of your project.

The reliance of a plasterboard ceiling on a proper background to ensure its long term performance is both

well documented and well known.

Where as exterior ceilings with plastered joints may perform well initially, they can be affected long term by

cracking, joint distortion, board sag, nail or screw pops.

The implementation of some or all of the following guidelines will assist with maintenance reduction and the

overall appearance of most ceilings either interior or exterior.

Ventilation in ResidentialConstructionRoofs with no cross ventilation are more

prone to the accumulation of heat build up

and humidity that can result in ceilings defects

either through the promotion of mould or

mildew growth from condensation or through

physical changes in associated materials.

Be aware that dwellings constructed with no

ventilation or sisalation are most likely to

produce joint distortion, sagging ceilings, nail

popping and paint problems.

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Joint distortion has many contributing factors.Please note: the implementation of back-blockingwill prevent joint lines showing as a result of theageing process.

Maintenance

Maintenance

SisalationSisalation can effectively assist with the

elimination of premature ageing of

plasterboard, joint distortion and popped

nails/screws due to the effects of moisture

from 'blowback' through tiled roofs,

condensation and water entry etc.

particularly in low pitched roofs.

Expansion JointsDue to many variations in building design

it is difficult to nominate specific

expansion joint locations, however, for

exterior soffit ceilings we advise more

rather than less.

PaintingAdherence to specification particularly in

relation to sealer and paint quality will

guarantee the long term appearance.

The rules are simple - exterior paint for

exterior situations.

Please note: all plaster joint compounds

are porous. Paint systems that do not

provide a non porous sealer may

experience long term problems.

Back-BlockingThe benefits of back-blocking are well

known. For best results, exterior ceilings

should not be installed without back

blocking.

Plasterboard &Exterior Ceilings

‘Blowback’ of moisture through a tiled roof

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iscolouration of paint over jointed plasterboardsurfaces has been the subject of many extensiveand costly investigations in recent years.Although occurring mainly in Queensland, given

the right conditions it can appear anywhere at anytime. Is itthe paint or is it the plaster? Despite a degree of name-callingand finger pointing a resolution is yet to be found.

After reading yet another scientific report (17.01.2000) itwould appear that the focus of the investigation centredaround the plaster jointing compounds, one part of the system only hence the term ‘plasterboard joint staining’.

Our findings confirm the staining appears on the painted surface only, and irrespective of its origin does not appear onany unpainted joints in affected dwellings despite these jointsbeing exposed to identical conditions.

We note once again with interest that there was no positive identification of any underlying causes in the plaster to associate it with the staining. With this being the case onecan assume that it is now imperative that a similar scaleinvestigation is undertaken into the paint used! Including:• Quality • System• Method of application • Price

Also was any quality sacrifice caused by the environment oroutside influence? As the investigation would indicate, littlework was done in this area, and one can only wonder why not?

THE DEBATE CONTINUESPaint Discolouration

Is it moisture related?Some confusion exists when we hear statements referring to entrapment of moisture behind the paint, quickly

followed by similar reports that the paint system is porous - particularly when our observations confirm the

discolouration appears on dwellings constructed with no reported periods of weather and no deviation from

manufacturers specification relating to the plastering technique.

When joint sanding takes place prior to painting, plaster joints are completely dry, and any moisture

absorbed from the atmosphere following completion would be minor when compared with the amount of water

introduced to the joint as a result of the paint system.

If as the report suggests, salts are transported to the internal surface due to moisture passing through the joint,

with this being the case one could prudently expect that unpainted joints would be affected in the same

manner, quite clearly they are not, irrespective of age.

The majority of homes involved in the investigation are particularly large and would in no way be affected by

moisture at the paint stage as a result of any plastering technique.

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PaintDiscolouration

Now, if as indicated, moisture trapped in the joints is consistently replenished by moisture entering the joints

by way of humid air accumulating in the roof space, would it not be more beneficial to suggest mandatory

ventilation rather than the sterilisation of plasterers tools and equipment? (See report attached below).

Plasterboard manufacturers stipulate in their painting specifications

certain procedures in accordance with the Australian standards.

All too often in a competitive environment these systems are substituted

with alternatives such as reduced application, quality, number of

coats etc. When it comes to paint finishes there can be no trade

offs. “Cheaper is not better”.

Quite simply we retain samples and information on some of the

ceilings in question and cannot understand the lack of

investigation in the report towards proper paint systems,

quality application and the growing trend towards

supposed cost savings in this area.

Quality homes deserve quality paint; quality should not be compromised forthe sake of a few dollars.

Someone must take responsibility forthese decisions; cheap paint is notquality paint in a different container -you get what you pay for.

Unpainted ceiling joints Painted ceiling joints

Watchthis space for

further developments in the battle to eliminate

paint discolouration.

“Plaster staining issue

being investigated.”

Joint staining of plasterboard has

been a major industry concern.

Preliminary analyses of stained

plasterboard ceilings have revealed

the stains appear to be fungal mould.

The most probable cause of the

fungal mound is the use of dirty tools

and equipment contaminating new

plaster.Further analysis is being undertaken

to determine the cause of the mound.

However, it would be prudent to

ensure all tools, buckets and equipment

are properly cleaned and sterilised in

chlorine bleach before use.

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Building approvals: Number of houses & other residentialbuildings approved by Statistical Division (SD)

Quarters ending March 1999 & March 2000Prepared for Boral Plasterboard, 16 May 2000

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

NSW Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance

March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Totalhouses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential

Regions building building

Sydney 3769 4414 8183 3853 3283 7136 2.23 -25.62 -12.79Hunter 767 364 1131 969 157 1126 26.34 -56.87 -0.44Illawarra 670 142 812 572 142 714 -14.63 0.00 -12.07Richmond-Tweed 362 86 448 298 122 420 -17.68 41.86 -6.25Mid-North Coast 356 158 514 481 172 653 35.11 8.86 27.04Northern 97 7 104 159 23 182 63.92 228.57 75.00North Western 88 4 92 137 20 157 55.68 400.00 70.65Central West 158 30 188 230 7 237 45.57 -76.67 26.06South Eastern 288 15 303 447 53 500 55.21 253.33 65.02Murrumbidgee 156 11 167 207 36 243 32.69 227.27 45.51Murray 64 3 67 175 9 184 173.44 200.00 174.63Far West 5 8 13 4 0 4 -20.00 -100.00 -69.23

VIC Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Melbourne 4960 2619 7579 6708 3482 10190 35.24 32.95 34.45Barwon 618 54 672 658 36 694 6.47 -33.33 3.27Western District 96 18 114 99 10 109 3.13 -44.44 -4.39Central Highlands 223 30 253 278 6 284 24.66 -80.00 12.25Wimmera 22 0 22 41 0 41 86.36 N/A 86.36Mallee 133 17 150 145 35 180 9.02 105.88 20.00Loddon 231 4 235 345 50 395 49.35 1150.00 68.09Goulburn 314 8 322 493 26 519 57.01 225.00 61.18Ovens-Murray 158 7 165 165 19 184 4.43 171.43 11.52East Gippsland 82 9 91 137 0 137 67.07 -100.00 50.55Gippsland 240 16 256 364 12 376 51.67 -25.00 46.88

QLD Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance


Regions building building building

Brisbane 2103 795 2898 2746 695 3441 30.58 -12.58 18.74Moreton 1295 732 2027 1646 722 2368 27.10 -1.37 16.82Wide Bay-Burnett 319 27 346 463 81 544 45.14 200.00 57.23Darling Downs 234 21 255 323 28 351 38.03 33.33 37.65South West 20 0 20 17 0 17 -15.00 N/A -15.00Fitzroy 191 52 243 218 12 230 14.14 -76.92 -5.35Central West 3 0 3 5 0 5 66.67 N/A 66.67Mackay 189 35 224 258 63 321 36.51 80.00 43.30Northern 313 26 339 408 101 509 30.35 288.46 50.15 Far North 229 142 371 292 99 391 27.51 -30.28 5.39North West 16 6 22 10 2 12 -37.50 -66.67 -45.45Queensland Total 4912 1836 6748 6386 1803 8189 30.01 -1.80 21.35

SA Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Adelaide 1041 221 1262 1486 420 1906 42.75 90.05 51.03Outer Adelaide 240 0 240 424 21 445 76.67 N/A 85.42Yorke & Lower North 48 3 51 77 3 80 60.42 0.00 56.86Murray Lands 57 0 57 116 8 124 103.51 N/A 117.54South East 63 1 64 96 10 106 52.38 900.00 65.63Eyre 54 8 62 68 1 69 25.93 -87.50 11.29Northern 61 4 65 29 0 29 -52.46 -100.00 -55.38

WA Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Perth 2929 586 3515 3103 891 3994 5.94 52.05 13.63South West 614 68 682 742 55 797 20.85 -19.12 16.86Lower Great Southern 101 0 101 158 10 168 56.44 N/A 66.34Upper Great Southern 28 0 28 18 0 18 -35.71 N/A -35.71Midlands 136 0 136 128 3 131 -5.88 N/A -3.68South Eastern 75 67 142 59 22 81 -21.33 -67.16 -42.96Central 84 0 84 117 12 129 39.29 N/A 53.57Pilbara 27 16 43 22 0 22 -18.52 -100.00 -48.84Kimberley 52 10 62 64 5 69 23.08 -50.00 11.29WA Total 4046 747 4793 4411 998 5409 9.02 33.60 12.85

TAS Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Greater Hobart 129 11 140 166 55 221 28.68 400.00 57.86Southern 36 0 36 55 5 60 52.78 N/A 66.67 Northern 109 8 117 130 17 147 19.27 112.50 25.64Mersey-Lyell 53 6 59 75 10 85 41.51 66.67 44.07Tasmania Total 327 25 352 426 87 513 30.28 248.00 45.74

NT Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Darwin 155 124 279 127 127 254 -18.06 2.42 -8.96NT - Bal 172 24 196 102 11 113 -40.70 -54.17 -42.35NT Total 327 148 475 229 138 367 -29.97 -6.76 -22.74

ACT Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance



Canberra 305 221 526 426 326 752 39.67 47.51 42.97ACT - Bal 0 0 0 1 0 1 N/A N/A N/A

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© Commonwealth of Australia, 2000

Innovative Here’s an innovative system from Boral Plasterboard thatprovides solutions for party walls in attached dwellings.PartiWALL™ by Boral is essentially a timber frame twinwall system, that includes 25mm fire-resistant plasterboard panels within the wall cavity. This wall system has been designed to provide maximum flexibilityfor the designer and builder, both in construction andperformance.

PartiWALL™ is a smart design that permits the inclusionof service penetrations, such as switches, power points,light fittings and pipes within the partition. The penetrations will not breach the fire resistant elements orcompromise the fire rating.

The inclusion of Boral’s 10mm or 13mm SoundSTOP™plasterboard adds another dimension with acoustic ratings of up to and exceeding the STC 50 specified bythe BCA.

Furthermore...PartiWALL™ was developed to suit the normal pattern of construction and following trades. The internal fire-resistant plasterboard panels are placed in position between lightweight steel channels in an assembly- like fashion - no plasterboard jointing or finishing is required. This job sequence is carriedout during the normal wall framing stage. The internal faces of the wall frame are then lined and finished later with thepreferred wall and ceiling linings.

Check the many benefits Boral PartiWALL™ provides:• Super high acoustic performance with up to Rw=56dB (STC 54);• System provides fire rating of FRL60/60/60;• Permits the inclusion of services and penetrations;• Plenty of room to accommodate plumbing pipes, waste pipes, power points, light switches and cables - no special

fire protection of penetrations required;• Assembly type construction permits installation by carpenters at frame stage - no plastering trades required;• Internal faces lined and finished as per normal finishing sequence; and • Cost effective and fast to construct. Outperforms masonry and concrete party walls for speed of construction,

acoustic performance and flexible construction.

Acoustic Performance Table for PartiWALL™ SystemInsulation PartiWALL™ 1 PartiWALL™ 2 PartiWALL™ 3

10mm Standard Plasterboard 10mm SoundSTOP™ 13mm SoundSTOP™

No Insulation Rw=43dB STC=43 Rw=45dB STC=45 Rw=46dB STC=46

Insulation One Side Rw=49dB STC=48 Rw=51dB STC=50 Rw=52dB STC=51

Insulation Both Sides Rw=53dB STC=51 Rw=55dB STC=53 Rw=56dB STC=54

To find out how Boral PartiWALL™ provides solutions for party walls in attached dwellings:

� Fill in the coupon below and fax it to: 03 9645 1707

� Or Mail to: Marketing Services Department, Boral Plasterboard Locked Bag 3, Port Melbourne, Vic 3207 Australia

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NewProduct

Sydney ClassiCove™Features & Benefits

For a look that is ‘Sydney’Boral Plasterboard’s Sydney ClassiCove™ is the essential decorative cornice for your home.

� Classic profile complements a variety of décors

� 90mm wide profile in 4.2m lengths

� A decorative effect at less than decorative cornice price

� Flawless finish when decorated

� An affordable contemporary design feature for your home

� Sydney Cove Cornice is suitable for retro-fit applications

as the profile will sit quite comfortably over existing 55mm

Cove Cornice

To find out how Sydney ClassiCove™ can make a difference to your new home or building project:� Fill in the coupon below and fax it to: 03 9645 1707 � Or Mail to: Marketing Services Department, Boral Plasterboard Locked Bag 3, Port Melbourne, Vic 3207 Australia� Or Call your local Direct Boral Plasterboard Distributor Or Order your product requirement

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❒ Plastering Contractor

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❒ Sales Representative to call

❒ Pricing Information

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NewProduct

Australia’s most beautiful harbour-side city is now

reflected in the stylish profile of Sydney ClassiCove™.

Inspired by the Opera House sails and Harbour Bridge curves,

Sydney ClassiCove™ is the latest cove cornice from Boral

Plasterboard. With a decorative profile worthy of its name, the

smooth curves and fluid contours of Sydney ClassiCove™

give a smart and modern finish

to walls/ceilings when installed in new apartments,

townhouses, new or renovated homes.

A renovator’s delight, Sydney ClassiCove™ can be installed

over existing cornice to recreate the elegant

interiors of times past. No need to remove the old 55mm cor-

nice, Sydney ClassiCove™ will sit neatly over the top. And

easy to decorate, Sydney ClassiCove™ has a smooth paper

coating that ensures a flawless finish when painted.

Whether you’re decorating to complement dazzling

harbour views, renovating or simply creating a stylish

interior, Sydney ClassiCove™ will make a lasting

impression for a fraction of the cost of traditional

decorative cornice.

Based at the Boral Plasterboard Port Melbourne site, the service provides advice and technical assistance tobuilders, architects, contractors, distributors, engineers, regulators and home owners throughout Australia.

To date TecASSIST has handled some 16,000 technical enquiries, helping to build major and minor projects acrossAustralia and Asia.

And we’ve had em all! Everywhere, everyone, everything.

From Hobart to Cape York, Darwin to Wollongong, Broome to Newcastle, England to Fiji, Colombia to Sweden,New Zealand to the United States…

Fire Inspectors to Architects, DIY’ers to Contractors, Builders to Sculptors…

Offices to Schools, Bungalows to Brothels, Cinemas to Navy ships, Airports to TV shows.

The teamThe TecASSIST Team represents over 100 years of practicaland professional experience and a coverage of professionsranging from architecture to engineering, building to design,drafting to IT and trades to business management.

Trends – multi-residentialThat grey area between commercial and residential – multi-res – is seeing a lot of small builders, contractors and designers in trouble trying to decipher fireand acoustic requirements.

Often, perhaps because no one is quite sure, the correct fireand acoustic rated details are not spelt out clearly duringdesign or construction leading to the framing and servicesbeing carried out in a standard domestic manner.

The plastering contractor is then left with, a sometimes impossible task of providing what is essentially a commer-cial solution (fire or acoustic rated system) over a residential framework.

These problems can often be solved (before the plastering stage) with a phone call to TecASSIST.

The Service

Left to right: Phil Brown, Danny Docherty and BernieShalekoff

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Set up in December 1995, TecASSIST advisesand helps customers through the 1800 811 222help line in the use and specifying of BoralPlasterboard.

When in doubt, ask!Telephone: 1800 811 222 Facsimile: 03 9645 1812

Email: [email protected]

TecASSIST

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