Chinese building materials failing Australian safety tests
Independent laboratory testing reveals that 87% of imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors fail to meet Australian standards, with products collapsing under simulated extreme weather conditions. China's property slump has created an influx of surplus building materials being sold in Australia at half price, raising safety concerns about water ingress, mould, and structural failures in newly built homes and offices. Local manufacturers and industry experts warn of serious safety risks, including the potential danger to children from failing door panels weighing 108 kilograms.See…
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