BRANZ Appraisals

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Shaking up façade testing

By Greg Overton 1 August 2016, Build 155, Feature article

For low-rise buildings, E2/VM1 can be used to demonstrate that a cavity-based wall system can meet the requirements of E2. But what is E2/VM1, and why might it not be suitable for medium-rise buildings?

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Appraisal confirms fitness for purpose

1 April 2010, Build 117, Feature article

With a history spanning 36 years, BRANZ Appraisals have set the benchmark for quality and robust independent opinion on the fitness for purpose of a building product or system both for New Zealand and Australia.

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The progress of Appraisals

By Mike Reed 1 April 2010, Build 117, Feature article

The BRANZ Appraisal service has witnessed numerous changes in Codes and approval processes as well as many product innovations, but its focus has remained the same: providing a rigorous independent assessment by leading industry experts.

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