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... 25 July 2026
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... 19 July 2026
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... 12 July 2026
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... 5 July 2026
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... 26 June 2026
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... 19 June 2026
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... 12 June 2026
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... 5 June 2026
Jay Caro Fire-Rated Plasterboard in Queensland: What Builders Need to Know Before They Order Fire-Rated Plasterboard in Queensland: What Builders Need to Know Before They Order Fire-rated plasterboard is one of those spec items where getting it wrong costs you more than money. An assembly tha... 27 May 2026
Tim Alcantara How Much Plasterboard Do I Need? A Simple Guide for Builders and Tradies How Much Plasterboard Do I Need? A Simple Guide for Builders and Tradies Getting your plasterboard quantity wrong costs you in two ways: order too little and you're waiting on a second delivery while ... 27 May 2026
Tim Alcantara 10mm vs 13mm Plasterboard: Which Thickness Do You Actually Need? 10mm vs 13mm Plasterboard: Which Thickness Do You Actually Need? Most residential jobs across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland are going to use one of two thicknesses: 10mm or 13mm. Grab the wrong on... 27 May 2026
Tim Alcantara Plasterboard Delivery in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland: What to Expect Plasterboard Delivery in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland: What to Expect Getting plasterboard on-site in the right quantities, at the right time, matters. A late delivery holds up your plasterers. S... 27 May 2026
