Storm-damaged roofs
The roof is usually the first thing to fail when a building is damaged in a severe storm. This risk can be minimised by making sure there are good structural connections.
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The roof is usually the first thing to fail when a building is damaged in a severe storm. This risk can be minimised by making sure there are good structural connections.
Almost all building materials move of their own accord. This needs to be allowed for during design and construction or this movement can create problems with the durability of materials and, potentially, the building’s weathertightness.
The BRANZ House insulation guide details the expected thermal performance for common construction options. It didn’t include the thermal performance of floor slab systems with polystyrene pods, but recent modelling means this data is now available.
Current designs for both domestic and commercial buildings often have more than one cladding system. These can be tricky, so what is the best way to detail these junctions?
How should work that doesn’t require a building consent be dealt with in consent applications to a Building Consent Authority?