Stainless steel considerations
Stainless claddings can have a very low corrosion rate and remain functional over the life of the structure. But each stainless steel grade is a little different, so specify and use them appropriately.
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By John Duncan – 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
Stainless claddings can have a very low corrosion rate and remain functional over the life of the structure. But each stainless steel grade is a little different, so specify and use them appropriately.
By Matthew Curtis – 1 August 2016, Build 155, Feature article
Weatherboards are nudging bricks as the most popular cladding for new houses. That’s just one of the findings from BRANZ’s ongoing survey of building materials.
By Anna Walsh – 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.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2006, Build 97
From time to time, the BRANZ Helpline receives calls querying the differences between details shown in E2/AS1 and the BRANZ ‘weathertight solutions’ books. To understand the differences between the two documents, it is necessary to understand the role each plays.
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 Tony Conder – 1 April 2005, Build 87
Why is it that windows fixed with claddings over a drained cavity don’t need a sill flashing, while direct-fixed claddings do?
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2016, Build 157, Feature article
Draughty, cold homes have been a perennial problem in New Zealand. Now, thanks to science, air barriers are a key component of the cladding systems in modern homes. Their careful design will keep air in and water out.
By Greg Overton – 1 April 2018, Build 165, Feature article
As residential buildings go higher, should typical residential claddings be used? A BRANZ research project have been investigating test methods to help answer this question.