By Russell Black
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1 June 2004, Build 82, Feature article
Various activities are underway in the building industry in response to weathertightness problems and some steps have now been taken. One is the recent revision of the Acceptable Solution for B2 Durability. A key issue in this revision has been setting minimum levels of timber treatment for selected parts of a building through reference to the (also) revised standard NZS 3602. This feature discusses some important consequences of these revisions.
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1 June 2004
Small business management
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By Simon Tonkin
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1 June 2004, Build 82, Feature article
What do building inspectors look for when inspecting building works? The consent process covers inspection of plans through to on-site inspections and issuing the Code Compliance Certificate. Being able to easily identify key components simplifies the process for everyone involved.
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By Jack Lyons
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1 June 2004, Build 82, Feature article
The number of new homes with rotting timber has set the industry thinking about how to prevent the problem. The Building Industry Authority, Standards New Zealand and the industry at large, including BRANZ, are changing the rules, regulations and recommendations to safeguard timber-framed housing.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 June 2004, Build 82, Feature article
All building materials will perform better in the long term if they are properly cared for before, during and after installation — this is especially so for timber framing which, if properly handled, will behave very well. Are your site practices up to snuff?
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