Structural adhesive durability
BRANZ has expanded investigations into materials performance with a new programme of research into the durability of polyurethane structural adhesives.
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 1-6 of 6
Order by:
By Catherine Nicholson – 1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
BRANZ has expanded investigations into materials performance with a new programme of research into the durability of polyurethane structural adhesives.
By Gerard Finch – 1 December 2019, Build 175, Feature article
More thought is needed on how the construction industry, known for its waste, can fit into the circular economy. In New Zealand, timber framing technology is being developed that allows for future reuse.
By Matthew Curtis – 1 December 2014, Build 145, Feature article
Steel’s popularity as a structural element is rising, and there’s scope for more use of prefabrication. These are two of the trends BRANZ has identified for commercial building construction.
By Verney Ryan – 1 February 2021, Build 182
Research has found the percentage of timber framing in walls of new houses is much higher than assumed in compliance calculations. This means more thermal bridging, less insulation and lower thermal performance. Why is this and what can be done?
By Ross Connon – 1 December 2007, Build 103
Creating a compliant bracing distribution system can be a challenge in today’s open plan house designs. Even if you don’t design them, it is still important to understand how bracing works.
By Tony Walther – 1 February 2008, Build 104
A new BRANZ project aims to design wall and floor systems that provide optimum acoustic, fire and structural performance for multi-residential timber framed structures. Stage one – acoustic testing – has started.