A façade to stand the test of time
This Pathfinder project at Victoria University of Wellington looks at a team approach to getting a façade right first time by considering quality and value over cost.
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This Pathfinder project at Victoria University of Wellington looks at a team approach to getting a façade right first time by considering quality and value over cost.
Census Data gives us a picture of the materials used in the past for claddings and structure. Although what we know has been limited, the dominance of timber framing is clear.
Advances in technology in the 20th century saw concrete’s use as a building material flourish. This was also the case in New Zealand where, as the demand for precast grew, homegrown products were developed.
Designers and builders enjoy a broad and ever-increasing range of cladding options for walls and roofs. While appearance is a prime consideration, it is useful to consider the upfront and lifetime costs.
A recent project at BRANZ has been testing the weathertightness of residential-style claddings for use on mid-rise buildings.
BRANZ recently initiated a year-long trial in three schools of a simple space heating system that makes use of otherwise wasted heat.
Building consultants, not the builders, were found largely liable for failing to exercise reasonable care in selecting and appraising the installation of combustible cladding in a Melbourne building. This case raises issues around professional indemnity insurance.
A recent trip to North America provided opportunities for further refining the BRANZ moisture research programme. Some of the papers presented at a building physics conference are highlighted here.
Prone to earthquakes and with abundant native timber, New Zealand was quick to adopt timber as a building cladding. It could even replicate stone with design elements such as quoins.
To simplify the consenting process for structural insulated panels (SIPs), we need to know how they perform locally. A BRANZ research project is helping by examining SIP durability, earthquake and fire performance.