Bracing for steps in floors or ceilings
Readers have asked about bracing requirements in two extra situations, so tom edhouse outlines the rules. First up are discontinuous floors or ceilings.
This website is best viewed on a newer browser than the one you are using. Learn about upgrading your browser (opens in a new window/tab)
Welcome to BRANZ Build. Skip to main content.
Showing results 1-5 of 5
Order by:
Readers have asked about bracing requirements in two extra situations, so tom edhouse outlines the rules. First up are discontinuous floors or ceilings.
As the emphasis on smarter, quicker building grows, a BRANZ-led project to develop a simple lightweight suspended timber floor system is an exciting advance that also proves the value of collaborative effort.
BRANZ has been asked recently for help interpreting NZS 3604:2011 bracing provisions for buildings with suspended subfloor structures. Here are a few pointers.
As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, there have been changes to the requirements for concrete floor slabs. Are you up to date?
The design, material selection and construction of wet area floors is critical to the performance of a building.