Tour of the Ritek Roof & Wall Factory at Cooroy

Good afternoon Sunshine Coast members.

Ray Trinder has very kindly organised a tour of the Ritek Roof & Wall Factory up at Cooroy on Thursday 31st May at 9.00 am.

They will provide us with a tour and presentation, by Ben Sutton, of their products followed by morning tea.

Address and details are:

Ritek Building Solutions

19 Lowermill Road Cooroy

Ph: 1300 929 782

RSVP to Ray Trinder at trinder8@bigpond.net.au by Thursday 24th May for catering purposes.

We could do a Car Pool and meet at the Ettamogah Pub. If you are interested in Car Pool please mention in your response to Ray Trinder

MAY BDAQ MEETING

Wednesday, 9th May, 2012.

Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.

13 Menzies Drive

, Pacific Paradise.

(refer to adjacent map)

Meeting Commences 6.00pm.

No charge to attend meeting.

(Tax deductable 2 course meal available for $20)

SPONSOR: 

·    ASIAN PACIFIC TIMBERS – Steve Hutchison will talk to members about the wide range of timber products available from this Brisbane based, Australian wholesale timber company.       http://www.aptm.com.au      (Steve Hutchison 0432 33 55 19)

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

·    THE ORCHID GROUP – Don Macdonald who is a specialist mosaicist will reveal some of the secrets of working in stone, tiles and mosaics. http://www.pomo.com.au/       (Don Macdonald 0412 050 500)  

DISCUSSION TOPIC.

• There is a mark lack of knowledge in the general public of the role of a Building Designer. Adrian Pooley has suggested that members take a moment before the next meeting to consider what they think the definition of a Building Designer is and bring that definition along to the next meeting. We would like to hear some highly creative but accurate definitions, and not just “Designs buildings!”

Members note: Please bring your business card to provide to sponsors.

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

Please remember to RSVP and advise of any special dietary requirements to 

Brad Read at brad@brdg.com.au                                                                       

BDAQ AWARDS MAGAZINE 2012

From Editor: Gary Takle

I am please to announce this years Winning Designs *Queensland magazine has now opened for adverting bookings.

After the success of the two previous years Think Publishing is again partnering with BDAQ to produce this stunning magazine filled with the best designs from the upcoming state awards.

This magazine is squarely targeted at Queensland consumers wanting to design and build their dream home.

As you are a  member of the BDAQ, you can purchase a half page advert for  $942.  Please response to this email with your intention to book space and any questions you may have.

gary@thinkpublishing.net.au

Alternatively call Gary Takle on 0411 021 525

Cladding Failures - Notes from the BSA

Refer to: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Building%20and%20Constructing%20Links/Building%20Links%20Newsletters%202012/Building%20Links%20April.pdf

 The BSA has investigated a number of complaints involving defects with the use of expanded foam-based external wall claddings.
The defects generally relate to water penetration into buildings (primarily around door and window openings and at exposed edges) and the failure of rendered coatings to remain affixed to the foam substrate. There appears to be heavy reliance on the use of flexible sealants (which shrink and fail) for weather protection to openings, rather than permanently installed flashings capable of lasting the life of the buildings.

Please be aware that expanded foam-based wall cladding products are not captured by the deemed to satisfy provisions of the BCA.

Accordingly, they must be assessed as an alternative solution against the BCA’s performance requirements. Applications for building approval including the use of an alternative solution must be supported by documents demonstrating that the use of the material or form of construction will meet the performance requirements. Only if all relevant performance requirements are achieved can approval be granted. Readers may be familiar with the CodeMarkTM certification scheme. If a building element is covered by a certificate of conformity given under the scheme, the element is, to the extent stated in the certificate, taken to comply with the BCA. Some proprietary wall cladding systems have gained CodeMarkTM certification and the certificate of conformity for these products may be used to evidence the product meeting BCA performance requirements. However, care must be taken when relying on the certificate of conformity as it may not certify the product against all relevant performance requirements applicable for use as an external wall cladding.
It is therefore necessary for all parties, including the building designer, builder and building certifier, to correctly identify the relevant performance requirements under the BCA and to ensure they are fully satisfied. Considering the life expectancy of buildings and the conditions to which external wall claddings may be exposed, the defects witnessed by the BSA raise questions about material suitability and the appropriateness of some weather protection measures being employed.
The defects also raise serious questions as to whether the performance requirements for structural stability, dampness and weatherproofing under the BCA are being properly addressed by the parties involved. Further reading: Refer to the Victorian Building Commission’s fact sheet titled “Beware of noncompliant external wall cladding systems”.

Some manufacturers of polystyrene and other external wall cladding systems have

opted to have their products assessed and reported on by the CSIRO. These reports

can be found at http://www.cmmt.csiro.au/services/appraisals/..

Congratulations

To Brett Grimley on the birth of his daughter on 16th of April. Our best wishes to Brett and family (and hope their house is finished soon!)

BDAQ Sunshine Coast