Answer / AUSTRALIA
Which custom products are suitable for DIY installation?
A risk-based way to decide which factory-direct products a capable DIY customer might assemble or install.Labelled modular storage and selected decorative or screening products may suit capable DIY assembly. Structural barriers, large glass, external windows, automated gates, waterproof interfaces and electrical work usually require experienced or licensed local trades.
Assess consequence, not confidence
Consider what happens if the product is incorrectly fixed, sealed, wired or handled.
- Fall and barrier risk
- Water and weather damage
- Heavy glass or large panels
Check the installation package
Confirm component labels, drawings, fixings, tolerances and the required tools before ordering.
- Assembly sequence
- Substrate compatibility
- Lifting and access
Know the trade boundary
DIY customers remain responsible for complying with local licensing and approval requirements.
- Electrical connection
- Structural fixings
- Glazing and waterproofing
RELATED QUESTIONS
Quick answers.
Does flat-packed mean easy to install?+
No. Package format does not remove the need for accurate assembly, safe handling and suitable fixing.
Can my local builder install supplied products?+
Yes, if they accept the scope and have the appropriate capability and trades.