Lintels and beams calculator
An online calculator has replaced the paper version of the BRANZ Guide to lintels and beams.
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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.
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By David Hindley – 1 February 2009, Build 110
An online calculator has replaced the paper version of the BRANZ Guide to lintels and beams.
By Nigel Clarke – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Concrete wastewater can be lethal to aquatic life and can land those responsible with a fine, so make sure you keep it out of stormwater.
By Greg Burn – 1 April 2009, Build 111
Water penetration in and around windows and doors can cause significant damage. Following a few easy steps helps manage this risk and protect the vulnerable timber frame. We look at the E2/AS1 option.
By Greg Burn – 1 June 2009, Build 112
Buildings with poorly designed and built parapets and enclosed balustrades are at high risk of weathertightess failure. Careful design and construction is needed.
By Tony Conder – 1 October 2009, Build 114
The choice of downlight fittings cannot be left to the owner, particularly in wet areas or those that form part of the thermal envelope. The type of downlight must be specified when a building consent is applied for.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2009, Build 115
On-site power generation using renewable sources of energy such as wind, sun and water can be a viable alternative means of providing power that benefits both the owner and the environment.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2009, Build 114
The recently completed BRANZ seminar on wet areas highlighted two particular areas of concern – the number of wet area failures and builders not taking mould found during renovation work seriously.
By Eddie Bruce – 1 February 2009, Build 110
Designers must comply with New Zealand Building Code Clause H1 Energy efficiency for repairs/replacement, alterations and additions. But, as many are asking, where do you start?
By Des Molloy – 1 December 2009, Build 115
With increasing pressure on local authority water supply infrastructure, it makes sense to look at ways to collect and reuse this precious resource.
By Tony Conder – 1 October 2009, Build 114
Major projects retrofitting insulation in older uninsulated or poorly insulated homes are currently underway. To do this right, there are installation pitfalls that need to be avoided.