Target Design Life Ratings for Timber Help Buildings Last Longer
Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 10 Jun 2015
Timber suppliers in Brisbane make timber design life ratings easier for their customers.
Brisbane, QLD, 10 June 2015 - There are so many different varieties of timber that it can be difficult to tell them apart. However, it is important for anyone using timber to use the correct variety of timber for any particular job. The Queensland Government and the Australian Government have set up ratings, classifications and specifications to help consumers and builders determine what timber is right for any given project. One of the most important ratings is called “target design life.”
Target design life is a rating that provides the “anticipated satisfactory service life” of timber that has been used correctly within the Australian Standard (AS) and Queensland specifications. Different timbers are used in different situations to provide maximum performance.
Often, there will be different varieties of timber used in the same building. These timbers won’t always have the same life expectancy. In other words, when a home is built, it is a “given” that some of the components are going to provide longer working life than others. Since Queensland has a long history of using timber exclusively for many applications, target design life ratings are important to builders and consumers alike.
At first glance, it would make sense to just use the timber with the longest target design life for all components of a home. However, there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration. Some parts of homes can be expected to be changed within ten years due to changes in what is fashionable in a home.
The projected cost of materials and the labour necessary to assemble them is also a major consideration when trying to “come in under budget.” Ease of access for maintenance is also a factor.
Consequently, some parts of a home, such as fence palings, may only need to be in service for five to ten years. Others, such as structural and framing components, may be expected to last more than fifty years. Currently, Queensland has three target design life classes: five years, fifteen years and fifty years.
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers, who have been timber suppliers in the Brisbane area since 1972. According to Mr Kyle:
“On our blog, we provide a quick explanation of the regulations to help consumers know what they are working with. We think it is important to know the regulations and ratings, whether someone is having a builder build them a new home or they are building timber decking in the Brisbane climate.”
Mr Kyle continued: At Narangba Timbers, we have the best customer service staff in Queensland. They know timber, they know our climate and they are always ready to steer you in the right direction. Ultimately, you have to live with the results of your project. We want it to be something you can be proud of.”
Narangba Timbers are timber suppliers in the Brisbane area. They provide timber for heavy construction and projects such as timber decking and timber flooring. They have been in the Brisbane area since 1972 and pride themselves on world class customer service. They have extensive knowledge of timber and of the specific needs in the Brisbane climate. To learn more, call 1300 795 675 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.
Target design life is a rating that provides the “anticipated satisfactory service life” of timber that has been used correctly within the Australian Standard (AS) and Queensland specifications. Different timbers are used in different situations to provide maximum performance.
Often, there will be different varieties of timber used in the same building. These timbers won’t always have the same life expectancy. In other words, when a home is built, it is a “given” that some of the components are going to provide longer working life than others. Since Queensland has a long history of using timber exclusively for many applications, target design life ratings are important to builders and consumers alike.
At first glance, it would make sense to just use the timber with the longest target design life for all components of a home. However, there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration. Some parts of homes can be expected to be changed within ten years due to changes in what is fashionable in a home.
The projected cost of materials and the labour necessary to assemble them is also a major consideration when trying to “come in under budget.” Ease of access for maintenance is also a factor.
Consequently, some parts of a home, such as fence palings, may only need to be in service for five to ten years. Others, such as structural and framing components, may be expected to last more than fifty years. Currently, Queensland has three target design life classes: five years, fifteen years and fifty years.
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers, who have been timber suppliers in the Brisbane area since 1972. According to Mr Kyle:
“On our blog, we provide a quick explanation of the regulations to help consumers know what they are working with. We think it is important to know the regulations and ratings, whether someone is having a builder build them a new home or they are building timber decking in the Brisbane climate.”
Mr Kyle continued: At Narangba Timbers, we have the best customer service staff in Queensland. They know timber, they know our climate and they are always ready to steer you in the right direction. Ultimately, you have to live with the results of your project. We want it to be something you can be proud of.”
Narangba Timbers are timber suppliers in the Brisbane area. They provide timber for heavy construction and projects such as timber decking and timber flooring. They have been in the Brisbane area since 1972 and pride themselves on world class customer service. They have extensive knowledge of timber and of the specific needs in the Brisbane climate. To learn more, call 1300 795 675 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.