MOISTURE IS CAUSING MANY PROBLEMS WITH TIMBER FLOORING ALL OVER SYDNEY
ALL THE RAIN OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS HAS FILLED THE SYDNEY WATER TABLE AND THIS IS CAUSING WATER TO BE PRESENT ON MANY SITES
IN THIS NEWSLETTER I WILL HIGHLIGHT AREAS THAT SHOULD BE CHECKED ON SITE AND AT THE JULY SESSION THE CHECKLIST WILL BE DISCUSSED MORE THOROUGHLY
The staff at Nash Timbers are pleased to meet all the clients which have called into see the new office, the feedback has been very positive.
Still some places available for guided office tour followed by drinks and nibbles the dates
Friday 10th June @ 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
The tour will start at 3.30pm. Please call the office and book. 2 formal CPD Points available.
Our guided tour, will explain how we have used new and recycled timber and flooring in many exciting ways internally and externally, which will give you a much better understanding of how to use timber internally and externally. David will take your through the colour range of the timber simply so that you understand any variation that occurs with each species. Also he will discuss many finishes for internal and external timbers, which help you understand the different properties used in the finish which can minimise the UV light effect on the timber.
The timber which will be discussed includes solid flooring, 14mm overlay flooring, pre finished Australian engineered flooring, and pre finished American White Oak Stained flooring, block parquetry, roasted hardwood floor, & Plantation flooring. Recycled Flooring, beams, windows, doors and furniture milled from power poles. Timber cladding and lining board profiles. External timber Green Off Saw Dressed All Round and Rough Sawn beams. Decking, battens for privacy screens.
To visit the office please call and make an appointment.
Office Hours Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm.
Nash Timbers continue with The Nash Timber Presentation which has been certified by NSW Architectural Board for CPDFormal Points & Builders CPD Event, at our office monthly.
Dates:3.30-5.30 (Must Book).
21st July: The session will discuss issues relating to floor installation, finishes and stains.
11th August: The session will discuss the properties of roasted timber and 14mm overlay flooring
Send your question and test our knowledge!!!!!
F.A.Q
Why do we need to allow expansion gaps when using ply and particle board?
Ply and particle board are natural timber products and they absorb moisture which causes it to expand.
OOPS!
Wet yellow tongue can cause flooring to suck up the moisture which may can cause the flooring to cup.
NASH TIMBERS RECOMMENDS THAT ALL SITES SHOULD HAVE A THOROUGH CHECKLIST
ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED WHEN MOISTURE IS PRESENT
Crawl Space to Sub Floor:
Distance from soil to sub floor, condensation, musty smell, water present (wet soil)? pipes or underwater streams, mould, algae, vents open, cross ventilation.
Sub Floor:
Damp slab (test with a sheet of glass taped all round onto slab and if condensation present within 24 hours) joist (rusty nail), black pores of mould present, sub floor cupped, musty smell, colour varitaion moisture may have been present.
Aspects:
Waterfront, Sandstone shelf, under water stream, site location (bottom of a hill), building below grade.
Environmental:
Rain, Sun, wind
Internal:
Reverse cycle air conditioning, heater, dish washer, dryers,bathroom set downs
Building issues to be completed before installing flooring:
All water to be drained away from sub floor, lock up stage to be completed 2 weeks before, all wet trades to be completed, mechanical ventilation installed if required
Nash Timbers.
PO BOX 163
VAUCLUSE NSW 2030
Telephone: (02) 9337 6800
Facsimile: (02) 9337 1595
Email: info@nashtimbers.com.au
Web: http://www.nashtimbers.com.au/
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