Library
The ABIS library is a collection of useful reference material relating to buildings and their problems as well as timber pests such as termites.
The library is a combination of material written by ABIS as a result of our own research and practical experience together with useful information gleaned from other authoritative sources.
Inappropriate Material
One such instance is where materials better suited to internal use have been used for an external situation such that they are not able to withstand the environment they are exposed to and may be vulnerable to weathering, corrosion or fungal decay which would compromise their strength. Another example is where a material has been used which does not have sufficient strength for the loads and stresses which it will have to endure. The type, quality or instalment of material is not suited to its application or context, where this may be prescribed by building codes or legislation.