By Alide Elkink
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1 June 2011, Build 124
Metal building elements may deteriorate more quickly without regular washing, so what should designers consider when incorporating metal building elements in their designs and what maintenance advice should they give clients?
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By Alide Elkink
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1 April 2011, Build 123
The roof is usually the first thing to fail when a building is damaged in a severe storm. This risk can be minimised by making sure there are good structural connections.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 February 2011, Build 122
Good roof system design is a critical part of a good building. A roof designer must consider cost, performance and appearance, but it’s important to keep a few other factors in mind.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 December 2011, Build 127
Table 20 of Building Code Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 is often used to select building materials. Here are a few pointers to help you intrepret the table correctly.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 February 2011, Build 122
Mixing old and new materials when renovating brings challenges, but there are ways to work with these so the differences are not obvious.
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