Resources for homeowners and builders
Standards, approvals, videos and useful links.
Standards used in this guide
The upgrades shown on this site are based on these Australian Standards, for typical house types, spans and member spacings.
- AS/NZS 1170.2: Wind actions
- AS 4055: Wind loads for housing
- AS 1684: Residential timber framed construction
- HB 132: Structural upgrading of older houses
You can get the standards from Standards Australia.
Getting approvals
All building work must follow your state or territory rules. These sites explain approvals and list licensed builders.
Videos
Short videos from the Cyclone Testing Station.
