BRANZ weathertightness poster
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.
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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 John Burgess – 1 May 2011, Build 123, Feature article
This new series of articles will look at aspects of the thermal performance of residential window systems including a variety of glass and glazing types, framing and the effect of climate. First up is low-emissivity glass.
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.
1 June 2007, Build 100
Double glazing, or Insulating Glass Units (IGUs), are increasingly used in New Zealand to improve insulation. This has created a demand to upgrade existing houses.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2008, Build 106
Installing windows can be tricky, but there’s plenty you can do to make it easier.
By John Burgess, John Yolland – 1 April 2012, Build 129
Recent changes to NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings and NZS 4211:2008 Specification for performance of windows has created an inconsistency between wind zones in these standards.
By Greg Burn – 1 April 2009, Build 111
Water penetration in and around windows and doors can cause significant damage. Following a few easy steps helps manage this risk and protect the vulnerable timber frame. We look at the E2/AS1 option.
By Alide Elkink – 1 February 2012, Build 128
Recent changes to E2/AS1 mean that the construction sequence for openings in walls with direct-fix claddings must now be done differently.
By John Burgess – 1 June 2011, Build 124
This is the second article in a series looking at the thermal performance of residential window systems. The focus this time is solar control glazing and WERS (Window Efficiency Rating Scheme).
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2007, Build 101
E2/AS1 and WANZ WIS offer two different solutions to window head flashing details with bevelback weatherboard cladding installed over a drained and ventilated cavity. What are the differences?