Can Basement Mould Affect The Rest Of The Building?
Published 01 July 2024
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Does Thermal Image Scanning Detect Air Voids?
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Can Basement Mould Affect The Rest Of The Building?
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A Guide to NCC Fire Compliance
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Water Leaking At The Basement Wall
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Does Your Insurance Cover Leaking Walls And/Or Mould/Mildew?
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Your Engineer can eliminate the need for horizontal bars with Dincel
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Does Your Building Comply With Mould/Mildew Requirements of NCC-2022 & NSW Water Management Act?
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Beyond British Standard BS8102:2022
Published December 2023
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Does Thermal Image Scanning Detect Air Voids?August 2024
Thermal Image cameras do not act as x-ray machines.Thermal imaging detects temperature at the surface of an object and displays on a screen different colours depending on temperature.
Can Basement Mould Affect The Rest Of The Building?July 2024
If you design a basement that is susceptible to mould, you are likely contributing to a building that is non-compliant with the National Construction Code’s mould and mildew regulations. This whitepaper discusses the issues surrounding basement mould and how recent studies and industry developments are impacting the design and specification of basement waterproofing solutions.
A Guide to NCC Fire ComplianceMay 2024
With fire regulations constantly evolving, fire compliance is critical for building professionals. It is thus timely to examine current fire compliance requirements, the methods to prove compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), and how these issues relate to polymer formwork wall systems for internal and external walls.
Water Leaking At The Basement WallApril 2024
With rising urban densities, building height restrictions and owners looking to add value to their property, the inclusion of basements and other habitable below-ground spaces in new builds is quickly becoming common practice throughout Australia. Due to this trend, there is now a greater demand for effective waterproofing design and installation solutions that will ensure the success of projects for all parties involved.
Does Your Insurance Cover Leaking Walls And/Or Mould/Mildew?March 2024
As far as the insurance industry is concerned, a leaking wall and/or mould mildew are defects and are not covered by most of the building and PI insurance policies.
Your Engineer can eliminate the need for horizontal bars with DincelMarch 2024
When using Dincel, your engineer can eliminate the need for horizontal reo bars.
Does Your Building Comply With Mould/Mildew Requirements of NCC-2022 & NSW Water Management Act?January 2024
The health of building occupants can be affected if the internal surface of an external (façade and basement) wall demonstrates mould/mildew and fungus development. There are two conditions for these problems to emerge: (a) the presence of water vapour and (b) the availability of nutrients.
Beyond British Standard BS8102:2022December 2023
In the absence of an Australian Basement Code, building professionals defer to using the well-known British Basement Construction Code – BS8102:2022. Whilst a useful starting point, this code is inadequate in Australia as it does not take into account:
Celebrating a Dincel milestoneDecember 2023
Recently, we celebrated the official launch of our Dincel Structural Walling Waterproof System, following many years of research and development. A sincere thank you to all those who joined us for these celebrations. We look forward seeing many projects utilising this system in the coming months and well into the future, while celebrating more milestones for Dincel along the way.
A Q&A With Steve Darwell, Chief Operating Officer at Dincel Structural Walling.August 2023
A veteran within the industry, Steve recently sat down with us to discuss the Permanent Formwork Industry Council (PFIC), and how Dincel Structural Walling remains committed to solving the industry's permanent polymer formwork needs.
Fire Compliance - Report by Grove & Wynn-JonesAugust 2023
There is significant misunderstanding in the industry about the application of CodeMark Certificates, particularly as they relate to the assessment of a product’s suitability in relationship to fire.
Spotlight on the Dincel Waterproof Basement SolutionAugust 2023
GUIDELINES FOR AN AUSTRALIAN BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION CODE - BEYOND BRITISH STANDARD BS8102 - 2022
In an Australian first, Dincel is offering a void free warranty when you choose to pour your Dincel Structural Walling with Self-Compacting Concrete and the installation is to Dincel’s specifications.
