Latham Australia Blog | Construction (2)

Nov 22, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

What is the Difference Between Latham’s Control Strips and Expansion Joint Covers?

Latham Australia is the expert in floor movement control and safety products. Many people will have seen our products, but may not know what the various types are and what they are used for. Let’s explore the range.

Nov 12, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

Entrance mats are designed to go relatively un-noticed, doing their job, day in and day out. But not all entrance mats are the same. There are some cheap and nasty imitations out there, pretending to be as good as the high-quality mats from Latham Australia.

Nov 8, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

What if the Abrasive Strip in a Stair Nosing Failed?

Stair Tread Nosings are a commonly used safety feature of steps and stairs in many styles of buildings, from offices to theatres, from town halls to universities, as well as public spaces. The nosings are designed to maintain the stairs in peak condition for safety and visibility as well as to prote...

Nov 8, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

If a Warranty Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

Most products in Australia are sold with a warranty. The ACCC define a warranty as ‘a voluntary promise offered by the person or business who sold the product or service to you’ adding ‘once you buy the product or service, the promise becomes a right that can be enforced under the Australian Consum...

Nov 2, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Latham – Compliant and Conforming Product to Eliminate Certification Risk

Australian Standards set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services, and systems are safe, consistent, and reliable.

Nov 2, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

One of the great things about the creative aspects of the profession of architecture is that the results of the design process can be so varied and interesting. No two buildings need to be the same – unless that is the design, such as a pair of towers in Kuala Lumpur! Frequently, this means that the...

Oct 28, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Do Cheap Entrance Mats Cost You More in the Long Run?

Studies have shown that as much as 80% of the dirt and debris that enters a building comes through the front door on the shoes of building occupants and visitors. Because of this, buildings have entrance mats. The purpose of entrance matting is threefold: To scrape shoes and trap dirt To dry sho...

Oct 13, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Short supply chains and extensive inventory ensure availability

When you are dealing with a business that offers an extensive range of products in an enormous variety of configurations, you still expect those products to be available when you need them. You don’t want to discover that the products you selected are completely out of the ordinary and have to be so...

Oct 13, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Not all products that comply with a standard are made to the same quality

The Australian construction environment is a complex regulatory ecosystem. There are numerous standards that must be met for products, and ultimately whole buildings or projects, to achieve certification and completion. Just what does it mean for a product to be compliant with a standard? Is that th...

Sep 28, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Latham - Proud to be Premium

The concept of a premium brand might seem increasingly at odds with a world dominated by cheap imitations, poor quality, value engineering and price-based buying.

Sep 20, 2021 Posted by Latham Australia

The Latham Story

The Latham Australia story begins in the 1950’s. The business was founded by Mr William Latham and, ever since, has been owned by the one family.

Nov 12, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Access-ability: how can accessibility be improved in building design?

2020-21 has been a turning point for the construction industry. The global pandemic, combined with a looming deadline to reverse the effects of climate change, have forced us to completely rethink how we design our built environment to better manage infectious diseases and create a more sustainable ...

What is the Difference Between Latham’s Control Strips and Expansion Joint Covers?

What is the Difference Between Latham’s Control Strips and Expansion Joint Covers?

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

What if the Abrasive Strip in a Stair Nosing Failed?

If a Warranty Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

Latham – Compliant and Conforming Product to Eliminate Certification Risk

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

Do Cheap Entrance Mats Cost You More in the Long Run?

Short supply chains and extensive inventory ensure availability

Not all products that comply with a standard are made to the same quality

Latham - Proud to be Premium

The Latham Story

Access-ability: how can accessibility be improved in building design?

Design Safety Checklist

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