The problems with decks…
If not constructed correctly, decks can be the cause of significant concern.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2007, Build 101
If not constructed correctly, decks can be the cause of significant concern.
By Greg Groufsky – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
There are a raft of measures being implemented by the Government to help address weathertightness issues and ensure houses are built right first time.
By Greg Overton – 1 December 2009, Build 115
The many examples of rotting parapets have raised concerns about the details used. A 2-year BRANZ project assessing the performance of parapet walls provides confidence that parapets can manage water when E2/AS1 details are used.
By Greg Burn – 1 August 2010, Build 119
When it comes to weathertightness, Building Code Clause E2 External moisture and the compliance document E2/AS1 are the critical documents for any designer.
By Paul Probett – 1 August 2010, Build 119, Feature article
There is a range of commonly available moisture meters. Using them correctly is vital to getting a meaningful result.
By Malcolm Cunningham – 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article
Remediation work on leaky buildings is exposing workers to biocontaminants from the deteriorated building materials inside the walls. Recent research highlights the importance of always following good health and safety procedures.
1 December 2003, Build 79
In the August/September 2002 edition of Build you would have received the BRANZ weathertightness poster. This column takes a detail from the poster and provides a ‘good practice’ solution to it.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 December 2015, Build 151, Feature article
Newer homes may be less draughty but concern is growing that they are accumulating too much internal moisture. Ventilation is key, and BRANZ is researching how to keep homes aired, warm and healthy.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2016, Build 157
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
By John Burgess – 1 February 2007, Build 98
Changes in window installation have contributed to some of the weathertightness problems of the last decade. BRANZ is researching the issues.