By Anna Walsh
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Structural insulated panels are relatively new in New Zealand. To ensure they are suitable for local conditions, BRANZ has developed a robust test method. This gives manufacturers a way to demonstrate their durability.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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1 February 2020
Plus: Building materials
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By David Carradine
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Higher-density housing is becoming more common and necessary as our population grows. BRANZ is helping designers with guidance on the specific engineering design methods and requirements for multi-storey light timber-framed buildings.
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By Matthew Curtis
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
More homeowners are choosing sheet metal roofs, and timber weatherboards have maintained a steady 60% of the market, according to recent data on materials choice for new housing.
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By Nick Marston
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
A decade ago, BRANZ scientists developed a database of building products and techniques used to verify durability performance. This valuable resource informs BRANZ’s durability assessment of new products and systems.
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By Mohamed Mostafa
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Earthquake damaged precast concrete floors are the focus of detailed investigation to help understand the role system response plays on the performance of precast floors. The ultimate goal? To improve building safety and reduce damage.
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By Dael Climo
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
With a global impetus to reduce carbon emissions, scientists and manufacturers are working to develop more environmentally friendly building materials. Some are already in production, others still in the lab.
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By Dr Dave Dowdell
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
This is the first of a two-part series on the considerable impact building materials have on greenhouse gas emissions and what we can do to change this. With New Zealand moving to a zero-carbon economy by 2050, we begin with the present carbon footprint of standalone homes.
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