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Selecting timber framing

By Anna Smith 1 October 2006, Build 96

A designer needs to select the right timber for their design. This means choosing the correct level of treatment for the situation and the right grade for the spans and loadings nominated.

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Stainless steel considerations

By John Duncan 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article

Stainless claddings can have a very low corrosion rate and remain functional over the life of the structure. But each stainless steel grade is a little different, so specify and use them appropriately.

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Sizing rafters

By Tom Edhouse 1 June 2014, Build 142

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings sets out how to size rafters in table 10.1. The BRANZ technical helpline has received queries on doing this, so let’s step through some examples.

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Reinventing basic materials

By David Hindley 1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article

World-class research, award-winning designs and a new mindset are all helping New Zealand manufacturers, architects and designers take a fresh approach to those most fundamental of building materials – concrete, steel and timber.

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