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 2007, Build 103, Feature article
Building on the success of previous weathertightness research at BRANZ, two new projects have now started – one looking at parapet wall systems and the other at imported drainage mats performance under New Zealand conditions.
By Stephen Sargent – 1 April 2007, Build 99
A wall or roof underlay is very different from a vapour barrier. One lets moisture through and out of a building and the other doesn’t. Using the wrong one will trap moisture where you don’t want it.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
For many people the problem of a leaky home remains an ongoing nightmare.
By Ian Page – 1 April 2007, Build 99
BRANZ has developed a freely available tool to rate cladding materials in terms of both sustainability and cost data.
By Ian Page – 1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
Clay brick is currently most popular for new houses but the preference for a mix of cladding types on homes means more work when it comes to maintenance.
By Tony Conder – 1 December 2007, Build 103
To correctly form and fit pipe penetrations is time consuming and expensive, but necessary to maintain weathertightness. The best solution is to avoid them but sometimes that isn’t possible.
By Ant Van Dyk – 1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
Even the best designed and constructed buildings will degrade if the appropriate coatings are not applied and then maintained in a timely manner, especially in our demanding environment.
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
BRANZ recently completed research to understand the movement of air and water in the cavities around windows. This has provided new insight into alternative ways of managing water at the difficult junction between walls and windows.