Dormer roof junction detail
A very tricky roof-to-wall junction detail occurs at the top and bottom junctions of a monopitch dormer roof. Here is one option that, if built correctly, will be weathertight and look good.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2019, Build 170
A very tricky roof-to-wall junction detail occurs at the top and bottom junctions of a monopitch dormer roof. Here is one option that, if built correctly, will be weathertight and look good.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2019, Build 175
If an internal gutter that provides drainage from a metal roof overflows, the only place the water can go is into the building below. This is not only inconvenient but can cause damage. How can these problems be avoided?
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.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2019, Build 171
With urban densification putting a strain on infrastructure services, some councils now require stormwater to be dealt with in situ, easing the strain on public systems.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2019, Build 175
The correct fixings are needed at the various junctions of a timber-framed building structure to resist uplift in windy conditions. In this article, we summarise where to find them in NZS 3604:2011 and what is required.