Floors

Showing results 1-10 of 39

Order by:

Is that concrete floor dry yet?

By Neil Lee 1 February 2006, Build 92, Feature article

Fresh concrete contains significiant water which evaporates over time. Installing floor coverings on the floor slab before it’s dry is a recipe for disaster, so how do you know if it’s dry enough?

Read more

Timber floor system

By David Sharp 1 October 2013, Build 138

As the emphasis on smarter, quicker building grows, a BRANZ-led project to develop a simple lightweight suspended timber floor system is an exciting advance that also proves the value of collaborative effort.

Read more

R-values in new floor details

By Ian Cox-Smith 1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article

The recently released draft of PHINZ High-performance Construction Details Handbook requires some explanation for floor elements as the R-values it uses are different to those most designers will be familiar with.

Read more

Show results related to

Clear all filters

Refine your search

Topics (39)

Issues (39)