Residential Timber-framed Construction
Remember that completing this course does NOT meet the requirements as part of the official owner builder application process.
Owner Builders (amongst others) must follow the Australian Standards as set out in the National Construction Code (NCC). This course goes through the entire standard and guides you though the process of applying the standards in practice.
Reference Materials: Refer to our Links – Standards / Codes / Compliance
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Australian Standard AS1684.2:2021 Part 2: Non-cyclonic Areas
Understanding the Standard Structure
Framing members
Substructure
Floor framing
Flooring and decking
Wall framing
Roof framing
Racking and shear forces (bracing)
Fixings and tie-down design
Standards / Codes / Compliance / Legislation
- 2021 Revision of AS 1684 – Residential Timber Frame Construction Standard
- ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022 (1 May 2023)
- AS 3660.1:2014 Termite management, Part 1: New building work
- AS 4440-2004[Current] Installation of nailplated timber roof trusses
- AS1684.2 – Residential timber framed construction (Part 2: Non-cyclonic Areas)
- AS1720.1 – Timber Structures (Part 1: Design methods)
- BCA Glazing Provisions
- Building Act 1975 (Qld)
- Construction Australian Standards Store
- GEMS Act: 2017 Review
- Housing Industry Association
- Installation Guide 2020 Roof Truss
- NCC 2022 – Consolidated Requirements (1 May 2023)
- NCC 2022 Complete Series
- NCC 2022 Volume One – Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023)
- NCC 2022 Volume Three – Plumbing Code of Australia (1 May 2023)
- NCC 2022 Volume Two – Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023)
- SmartLVL 13 Design Guide
- Timber structures Part 3: Design criteria for timber-framed residential buildings
- Understanding AS1684-2