Tim Alcantara Cornice Sizes, Lengths and How Much to Order Cornice Sizes, Lengths and How Much to Order The standard cornice size in Australia is 55mm cove, sold by its face measurement across the cove. The common stocked sizes are 55mm, 75mm and 90mm, in len... 2026/08/21
Tim Alcantara Suspended Ceiling Systems: Exposed Grid, Concealed Grid and Direct Fix Suspended Ceiling Systems: Exposed Grid, Concealed Grid and Direct Fix A suspended ceiling hangs a lining below the structure above, creating a plenum for services. Exposed grid leaves the tee bars vi... 2026/08/16
Tim Alcantara Plasterboard Thickness, Sheet Sizes and Weights: A Spec Reference Plasterboard Thickness, Sheet Sizes and Weights: A Spec Reference Standard plasterboard in Australia comes in 10mm, 13mm and 16mm. As a working figure, 10mm runs around 6.5 to 7.5 kg per square metre,... 2026/08/09
Tim Alcantara FRL 60/60/60 Explained: How to Read Fire Ratings on Wall Systems FRL 60/60/60 Explained: How to Read Fire Ratings on Wall Systems FRL 60/60/60 means a tested wall system held structural adequacy for 60 minutes, integrity for 60 minutes and insulation for 60 minutes... 2026/08/02
Tim Alcantara Planning a Plasterboard Delivery to a Tight Job Site Plasterboard is heavy, long and fragile on its edges, and inner-city Brisbane sites rarely have generous access. A few minutes of planning when you order saves an hour of double handling on the day. T... 2026/07/25
Tim Alcantara Ceiling Insulation Upgrades for Established Brisbane Homes Most Brisbane homes built before the 2000s carry little or no ceiling insulation. A winter cold snap or a February heatwave makes the difference obvious, and a ceiling top-up is one of the highest val... 2026/07/19
Tim Alcantara Party Wall Acoustics: What Rw Ratings Mean for Your Build If you build townhouses, units or duplexes in Queensland, the National Construction Code sets minimum acoustic performance between dwellings. The measure that matters in Australia is the Rw rating, of... 2026/07/12
Tim Alcantara Steel Stud or Timber? Choosing Wall Framing for Queensland Builds Wall framing sets the pace for every lining trade that follows. In South East Queensland, steel stud framing has become the default for commercial fitouts and is winning ground in residential work too... 2026/07/05
Tim Alcantara Plasterboard Jointing & Finishing Levels Explained (Levels 3, 4 & 5) Plasterboard Jointing & Finishing Levels Explained (Levels 3, 4 & 5) Plasterboard finishing levels determine what paint system and surface treatment your walls can take. Get the level wrong and you'll... 2026/06/26
Tim Alcantara Cornice Explained: Choosing the Right Profile for Queensland Homes Cornice Explained: Choosing the Right Profile for Queensland Homes Cornice is one of those finishing details that most people only notice when it's wrong. Pick a profile that clashes with the room and... 2026/06/19
Tim Alcantara Wet Area and Moisture-Resistant Plasterboard: Where It's Required in Queensland Builds Wet Area and Moisture-Resistant Plasterboard: Where It's Required in Queensland Builds Moisture-resistant plasterboard is one of those products builders reach for without always stopping to think abou... 2026/06/12
Tim Alcantara How to Choose a Plasterboard Supplier in Brisbane: A Builder's Checklist How to Choose a Plasterboard Supplier in Brisbane: A Builder's Checklist Not all trade suppliers are equal, and when you're mid-project in Brisbane, the wrong one can cost you a day of standing around... 2026/06/05
