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Moisture and condensation

Building code rules differ by state and territory, and editions are amended. Before relying on any document here, confirm with your building surveyor or state building regulator which edition and amendments apply to your project.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFAU

    NCC 2025 Condensation in Buildings Handbook (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    The ABCB Condensation in Buildings Handbook written for NCC 2025. It explains how condensation forms in buildings and how design manages it.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Condensation in Buildings Handbook (2023) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    The 2023 edition of the ABCB Condensation in Buildings Handbook, since followed by an NCC 2025 edition. It explains how moisture forms and travels in walls, roofs and subfloors.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Condensation in Buildings Handbook (2019) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    The 2019 edition of the ABCB Condensation in Buildings Handbook, since followed by later editions. It explains how condensation forms in buildings.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFAUDraft proposal — not in force

    PCD 2025: Condensation mitigation placemat (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    Background reading only: a one-page condensation mitigation summary the ABCB released with the NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft. It describes proposals put out for comment, not the adopted code.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFAUDraft proposal — not in force

    PCD 2025: Condensation mitigation (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    Background reading only: an ABCB paper supporting the NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft on condensation mitigation. It describes proposals put out for comment, not the adopted code.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFAUDraft proposal — not in force

    PCD 2025: Housing energy efficiency, thermal breaks (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    Background reading only: an ABCB paper supporting the NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft on thermal breaks in housing. It describes proposals put out for comment, not the adopted code.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFAUDraft proposal — not in force

    PCD 2025: Improving waterproofing and water shedding provisions (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Building Codes Board

    Background reading only: an ABCB paper supporting the NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft on waterproofing and water shedding. It describes proposals put out for comment, not the adopted code, and is not a benchmark for assessing a leak.

    © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia (ABCB), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Condensation (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    A plain-language explanation of where condensation forms in a home and how design and airflow change it. A good first read before you talk to an owner about repeat damp.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Glazing (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    Explains window and glazing choices and how they affect cold surfaces. Useful when moisture keeps showing up at windows.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Cladding systems (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    Describes common cladding systems and how each deals with weather. It helps you picture what sits behind a wall before you open it.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Concrete slab floors (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    Covers how concrete slab floors are built in houses. Relevant when moisture rises from the ground or gets trapped under floor coverings.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Insulation (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    Explains insulation types and where they go. Useful for seeing how insulation changes surface temperatures and moisture behaviour.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    Design for climate (YourHome) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (YourHome)

    Shows how climate zones shape home design. Gives context for why drying conditions and mould risk differ between regions.

    © Commonwealth of Australia (YourHome, DCCEEW), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    SILO climate data (Long Paddock) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Queensland Government (Long Paddock)

    Free historical climate data for Australian locations. Handy for checking what the weather did around a loss, bearing in mind the accuracy notes on the site.

    Queensland Government (Long Paddock SILO), CC BY 4.0. Checked 14 October 2026.

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    A guide to preventing structural damage (foundations and clay soils) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Queensland Building and Construction Commission

    A guide for owners on foundations and clay soils. It helps you separate soil movement and drainage problems from other causes of cracking and damp.

    Queensland Building and Construction Commission, licensed CC BY 4.0 Australia. Checked 14 October 2026.

  • CC BY 4.0PDFQld

    Vinyl planks, tiles and hybrid flooring used in wet areas (fact sheet) (opens the publisher’s site in a new tab)

    Queensland Building and Construction Commission

    A 2023 QBCC fact sheet on these floor coverings in wet areas. Useful when you assess a floor after a bathroom or laundry leak.

    Queensland Building and Construction Commission, licensed CC BY 4.0 Australia. Checked 14 October 2026.

Ventilation and indoor air

Building code rules differ by state and territory, and editions are amended. Before relying on any document here, confirm with your building surveyor or state building regulator which edition and amendments apply to your project.

Timber, floors and framing

Building code rules differ by state and territory, and editions are amended. Before relying on any document here, confirm with your building surveyor or state building regulator which edition and amendments apply to your project.

Flood and storm resilience

Healthy Homes (NZ)

Building codes

Building code rules differ by state and territory, and editions are amended. Before relying on any document here, confirm with your building surveyor or state building regulator which edition and amendments apply to your project.

Asbestos and worker safety

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