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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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The finishing touches

By Bruce Sedcole 1 June 2022, Build 190

In this final part of our renovation of period and character homes series, we start by looking at external windows then consider how the houses can be made to fit in to our 21st century lifestyles.

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Retrofitting insulation

By Ann Galloway 1 February 2015, Build 146

Making additions or alterations to an older home can provide an opportunity to improve its thermal performance. However, installing insulation to maximise the benefits is not always as straightforward as it might seem.

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Getting down to it

By Bruce Sedcole 1 April 2022, Build 189

In Build 188 Keeping in character, i looked at the major structural issues confronted when refurbishing Aotearoa New Zealand period and character homes. In this third article in the series, i discuss the internal fit-out and what you may encounter.

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