By Anna Walsh
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Structural insulated panels are relatively new in New Zealand. To ensure they are suitable for local conditions, BRANZ has developed a robust test method. This gives manufacturers a way to demonstrate their durability.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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By David Carradine
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Higher-density housing is becoming more common and necessary as our population grows. BRANZ is helping designers with guidance on the specific engineering design methods and requirements for multi-storey light timber-framed buildings.
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By Nick Marston
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
A decade ago, BRANZ scientists developed a database of building products and techniques used to verify durability performance. This valuable resource informs BRANZ’s durability assessment of new products and systems.
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By Dr Dave Dowdell
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
This is the first of a two-part series on the considerable impact building materials have on greenhouse gas emissions and what we can do to change this. With New Zealand moving to a zero-carbon economy by 2050, we begin with the present carbon footprint of standalone homes.
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