By Karen Shaw
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1 December 2010, Build 121
Under the Building Act, claimants have 10 years to bring legal proceedings against third parties for an act or omission related to building work – the so-called limitation defence. But weathertight home proceedings may be different – they stop the clock for all parties.
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By Alide Elkink
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1 December 2010, Build 121
Some external moisture is likely to penetrate masonry veneer, but this isn’t a problem when sufficient ventilation can drain and dry any water that enters. In this example, poor construction details restricted ventilation and caused problems.
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