Strengthening brick gable-ended roofs
Brick gable-ended roofs should be diagonally braced to prevent out-of-plane movement in an earthquake. It could make the difference between a home that remains liveable and one that does not.
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Enhancing metal element durability
By Alide Elkink – 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?
It’s happening now in Papakowhai
By Lois Easton – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Nine homes in a Porirua suburb were recently renovated to achieve greater sustainability. Monitoring continues this year to measure the results but some useful tips have already come from the project.
Retrofitting insulation
By Ann Galloway – 1 February 2015, Build 146
Making additions or alterations to an older home can provide an opportunity to improve its thermal performance. However, installing insulation to maximise the benefits is not always as straightforward as it might seem.
Maintenance insights
By Vicki White – 1 June 2017, Build 160, Feature article
Independent assessors carrying out the 2015/16 BRANZ House Condition Survey rated one-fifth of our housing stock as poorly maintained. Where are the problems areas, and why is maintenance being deferred?
Think safety during maintenance
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2011, Build 124, Feature article
When carrying out maintenance or renovations to buildings, there are several things that can be done to make the environment safer for building users.
Cladding and flashing materials
By Tom Edhouse – 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.
Apartment upgrade
By Roman Jaques – 1 June 2016, Build 154, Feature article
BRANZ Is monitoring an ageing Wellington City Council apartment block during a major upgrade to establish building performance and occupier satisfaction. This will give valuable advice for other apartment upgrades.
Retrofitting insulation
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2019, Build 175
Tricky access can be a problem when retrofitting insulation into an older home. However, as the push continues to insulate homes, we look at some of the options and things to consider.
Costly to delay repairs
By Ian Page – 1 June 2017, Build 160, Feature article
The cost of maintaining a home can be high, but delaying essential work means it will cost much more in the long term. There’s evidence many properties aren’t being kept up to scratch.
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