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Friendly bioadhesive

By Michelle Harnett 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

Ideally, architects, designers and homeowners could specify and use sustainable, formaldehyde-free, locally sourced and made products. New bioadhesives developed at Scion are bringing this possibility closer.

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Dealing with internal moisture

By Trevor Pringle 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

Perversely, the draught-free, airtight homes of today might be harbouring plenty of internal moisture. Well designed ventilation is needed to manage this moisture and avoid the perils of mould and health issues.

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Warmer, drier, healthier

By Mark Jones 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

BRANZ’s new Warmer, Drier, Healthier Buildings programme is taking a holistic and collaborative approach to explore the issues and find solutions that allow buildings to be warm, dry and healthy.

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Hidden cost of not maintaining

By Verney Ryan 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

When 14 homes were assessed in Tamaki, Auckland, it was clear the poor condition of many had been costly in financial and health terms. It’s a lesson in why putting off maintenance is a bad idea.

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Remediating meth properties

By Carmen Mak 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

Guidance on dealing with meth-contaminated buildings will soon be available. Proposed standard NZS 8510 will guide testing and remediation of properties used for the manufacture or use of methamphetamine.

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House condition matters

By Vicki White 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

Early results from the latest House Condition Survey indicate the continued presence of mould in over half the properties. This is bad news, as evidence links mould and damp houses with poor health and social wellbeing.

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