Edge detailing for membrane roofs
Don’t be misled into thinking that rubber roofing membranes can do without edge detailing. It’s required in E2/AS1, and omitting it can lead to stained walls.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2012, Build 130
Don’t be misled into thinking that rubber roofing membranes can do without edge detailing. It’s required in E2/AS1, and omitting it can lead to stained walls.
By Dr Emilio Calius and Andrew Hall – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
Industrial Research Ltd is developing new composite materials that act as novel sound shields, reducing noise transmission and improving the quality of our living environments.
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2012, Build 130
A Build reader recently asked if H3.1 treatment for timber cladding is sufficient to protect against rot. It is, but only if primed before installation, painted and regularly maintained.
By Rochelle Ade – 1 June 2012, Build 130
A study into the impact of a Green Star rating on construction costs shows that, generally, the taller the building, the less the added cost. However, to achieve definitive results, more projects need to be analysed.
1 June 2012
Changing house demand. Plus: Materials and specifications.
By Lois Easton, Tricia Austin, David Hattam – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
Although there is demand for affordable housing, it’s getting harder to find a site to build a modest home. In Christchuch, for example, restrictions by developers on house size are leaving some red zone residents unable to afford replacement housing.
By Brendan White – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
BRANZ recently upgraded its 40-year-old materials exposure site and digitalised its test records. Not only has this made the invaluable information easier to use, it’s helping improve understanding of how materials respond to our climate.
By Dr Colleen Wade – 1 June 2017, Build 130
A BRANZ research project investigated the lateral stability of boundary walls for simple residential structures in the event of a fire.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 June 2012, Build 130
The apprenticeship system has been part of New Zealand’s building industry since the middle of the 19th century, boosting the labour supply in boom times and training our future tradespeople.
By Matthew Curtis – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
A BRANZ survey offers builders valuable insight into how homeowners select their builder and how happy they are with the end result. It’s found a few areas that could be improved.