Average moisture content of wood flooring at time of installation should be 6% in dry southwestern states, 10% in damp southern coastal states, and 7% in the rest TABLE 11.13 Resistance of Floor Toppings and of Bedding and Jointing Material to Various Liquids* Material Water Organic solvents Oils Acids Alkalies Floor topping: Portland-cement concrete VG G F VP G High-alumina cement concrete G G FG VP F Pitch (coal tar) mastic VG F F FG G Asphalt mastic VG VP P FG G Epoxy VG G G G G Polyester VG G G G F Bedding and jointing materials for clay tiles and bricks: Portland-cement mortar As above for concrete High-alumina cement mortar As above for concrete Silicate cement F G G G VP Sulfur cement VG G F G G Epoxy As above Furan VG VG VG VG VG VG  very good; G  good; F  fair; P  poor; VP  very poor. * This table is intended for broad comparisons, as the items under various headings may need qualifications for particular conditions, such as temperature, and concentration of the liquids and acids that are

The product images in our brochures and on our website give a general indication of colour for your preliminary selection. We recommend you also view current product samples and look at actual finished projects before making your final selection. Please view our sample walls in our display centres. They are a general indication of the product with the normal amount of blend variation. Brick Properties Brick Technical Manual 15 2.1 Brick Bonds A bond refers to the pattern in which bricks are laid. The most common bond used in construction is Stretcher Bond which provides the most effective bond strength for your brick wall and it complies with AS 3700. For other bonding patterns, structural integrity of the brickwork must be confirmed with a structural engineer. Stretcher Bond Weave Bond Herringbone Bond Knit Bond Stitch Bond Stagger Bond Flemish Bond Stack Bond Common Bond (Full Headers every 6th course) Common Bond (Flemish Garden Wall Bond Soldier Course with Stretcher Bond every 6th course)

High-expansion foam was developed for use in coal mines, where its extremely high expansion rate allowed it to be generated quickly in sufficient volume to fill mine galleries and reach inaccessible fires. This foam can be generated in volumes of from 100 to 1000 times the volume of water used, with the latter expansion in most general use. The foam is formed by passage of air through a screen constantly wetted by a solution of chemical concentrate, usually with a detergent base. The foam can be conducted to a fire area by ducts, either fixed or portable, and can be applied manually by small portable generators. Standard for equipment and use of high-expansion foam is NFPA 11A. High-expansion foam is useful for extinguishing fires by totally flooding indoor confined spaces, as well as for local application to specific areas. It extinguishes by displacing air from the fire and by the heat-absorbing effect of converting the foam water content into steam. The foam forms an insulating barrier for exposed equipment or building components. High-expansion foam is more fragile than chemical or air foam. Also, it is not generally reliable when used outdoors where it is subject to wind currents. Highexpansion foam is not toxic, but it has the effect of disorienting people who may