Periphery roof areas
The area around the edge of a roof requires extra fixings to stop it lifting, but how much of the total roof area needs these extra fixings?
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By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2008, Build 106
The area around the edge of a roof requires extra fixings to stop it lifting, but how much of the total roof area needs these extra fixings?
By Stephen Sargent – 1 April 2007, Build 99
A wall or roof underlay is very different from a vapour barrier. One lets moisture through and out of a building and the other doesn’t. Using the wrong one will trap moisture where you don’t want it.
By Alide Elkink – 1 October 2018, Build 168
Considering wind uplift should be top of mind when replacing a heavy roof with a lighter one, NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings outlines the necessary top plate connections.
By John O’Donnell – 1 April 2005, Build 87
On the surface, profiled metal as a sheet wall cladding should be a straightforward option, after all it’s been used successfully on roofs for years. However, when used on walls it poses its own set of unique challenges.