By Alide Elkink
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1 June 2011, Build 124
Metal building elements may deteriorate more quickly without regular washing, so what should designers consider when incorporating metal building elements in their designs and what maintenance advice should they give clients?
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 February 2007, Build 98
In the fight against corrosion, hot-dip galvanising can be a useful tool.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 June 2013, Build 136
New Zealanders love to live beside the sea. But along with the great views comes a challenge for building designers specifying metal components in a salt-laden environment.
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By Des Molloy
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1 December 2004, Build 85
Avoiding corrosion of fasteners requires careful detailing to ensure detrimental chemical reactions do not occur, which can reduce the life of the fastener.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 December 2011, Build 127
Table 20 of Building Code Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 is often used to select building materials. Here are a few pointers to help you intrepret the table correctly.
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 February 2020, Build 176
A recent caller to the BRANZ helpline scratched the surface of a problem that sometimes crops up on building sites – differing views on best practice for material compatibility.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 June 2015, Build 148
In our second article in the building control series, we look at New Zealand Building Code clause B2 Durability.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 April 2019, Build 171
Proper on-site management of the delivery, storage, exposure and protection of building materials is critical to delivering quality buildings. In the second of this series of articles, we look at the correct care of framing materials.
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By BRANZ
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1 June 2020, Build 178
When returning to a building site after it has been in lockdown, it is important to know the safety requirements for you and others on site. After any period away, think about the building materials exposed to the weather. Some may have been damaged or exceeded their exposure limits. This can affect building consents, Building Code compliance and product warranties.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2011, Build 126
Mild steel structural components exposed to exterior moisture and contaminants, such as salt, need protection to prevent corrosion.
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