By Martin Connell
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1 June 2021, Build 184
When builders are on site to carry out home renovations or repairs, it is a good time to suggest strengthening the property’s earthquake resistance with actions ranging from removing chimneys to securing the foundations.
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By Roger Shelton
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1 February 2021, Build 182
While the use of dragon ties in New Zealand residential construction has decreased over recent decades, they remain a simple and cost-effective method to provide bracing solutions to larger rooms. However, BRANZ helpline queries suggest there is still some confusion around when they should be used.
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By Alide Elkink
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1 December 2014, Build 145
Judging by the number of calls to the BRANZ Helpline, there’s some confusion around bracing requirements for monopitch roofs. Here, we sort out the issue.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 February 2013, Build 134
We complete this four-part Build series on calculating bracing requirements by looking at roof bracing.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 August 2012, Build 131
Providing sufficient bracing capacity for wind and earthquake is an integral part of the design process. This series starts by looking at the information needed for bracing calculations.
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By Tony Conder
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1 December 2004, Build 85
Roof bracing is one element in a continuum that provides resistance to horizontal loads. It works with the wall and foundation bracing to supply a total bracing package for a building.
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