Building materials in new houses
If you were asked which building materials comprised the greatest percentage of new houses, what would you say? Like life, it depends on how you look at it.
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By Ian Page – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
If you were asked which building materials comprised the greatest percentage of new houses, what would you say? Like life, it depends on how you look at it.
By Andrew Pollard – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
As electricity shortages and increasing energy costs hit home, interest is growing in renewable energy sources, like the sun. A recent 3-year study identified some issues around solar water heating and found the key is getting the installation right.
By Eddie Bruce – 1 August 2008, Build 107
In Build 106, we suggested a format to submit information to Building Consent Authorities to demonstrate compliance with the schedule method. This time, we look at a format to show compliance with the calculation method.
By Alan Barbour – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Projects are underway in several countries on new towns and communities with zero-energy goals. In Singapore, Beca has been appointed to provide consulting engineering and project management services for a ground-breaking retrofit project.
1 August 2008
Insulation. Building materials. Barriers. Energy smart - what does the future hold?
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
BRANZ recently developed a procedure to determine the ‘real life’ thermal performance of reflective foil, bulk insulation or a combination of both. Some interesting results came from the study.
By John Harper – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Findings from a recent survey give a clear mandate for improving the way we assess timber treatments.
By Stuart Thurston – 1 August 2008, Build 107
Brick veneer is currently popular, being used in about 44% of new houses. Historically, brick veneer houses have not performed well in earthquakes but after recent building changes, how do the modern houses stand up?
By Nick Marston – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Bioderived products are being increasingly used overseas. A recent BRANZ study looked at the opportunities for using biomaterials in construction.
By Nick Marston – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Two long-running BRANZ studies are investigating the durability of rigid PVC wall claddings and polycarbonate sheeting products. How are these materials lasting, and what can we learn?