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Building with timber in bushfire prone areas
Written for those designing or building new homes requiring bushfire protection, this Guide will help you continue many traditional building practices and learn new ones needed to meet the requirements of the Australian Standard AS 3959-2009, Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas requirements in each of the six Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL).
The emphasis is on keeping out embers and protecting against radiant heat and even flame damage. As part of revising the Standard, it has been scientifically tested and confirmed that these are the key aspects of building out bushfires.
Most importantly, AS 3959-2009 makes no additional requirement for internal framing. Wherever you are building, you can still use cost-effective and sustainable timber framing. As the Standard does not limit you to a concrete slab, you can still benefit from the clear environmental advantages of building off the ground.
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Building With Timber