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Consenting renovation work

By Trevor Pringle 1 February 2010, Build 116

BRANZ has found that getting renovation and alteration work consented – given that most of the work will need to be consented as an Alternative Solution – is one of designers’ key concerns. A few tips may help.

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Upgrading subfloor insulation

By John Tait 1 February 2010, Build 116

Renovating existing buildings is an ideal time to improve insulation to current standards from that required when the house was built. One common change is replacing subfloor foil with another product.

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