By Stephan Rupp
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1 December 2021, Build 187
BRANZ research has provided reassuring results for those wanting to add passive ventilation in roof cavities to counter condensation. Corrosion of metal fixings inside the roof space remains low, even in extreme marine environments.
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By Bruce Duggan
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1 October 2021, Build 186
This fourth part of a series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme looks at some of the changes implemented in the building industry and the impacts these had.
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By Martin Connell
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1 August 2021, Build 185
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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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 Ministry of Education
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1 April 2021, Build 183, Feature article
Updated weathertightness requirements for designing new school buildings have recently been released by the Ministry of Education. These include the knowledge and expertise gained from remediation projects.
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By Catherine Nicholson, Anna Walsh, David Carradine
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1 October 2020, Build 180
To simplify the consenting process for structural insulated panels (SIPs), we need to know how they perform locally. A BRANZ research project is helping by examining SIP durability, earthquake and fire performance.
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By Alide Elkink
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1 August 2020, Build 179
The risk matrix in E2/AS1 is a key tool for weathertightness assessment and showing compliance with the Building Code. Let’s walk through the steps on how to use it.
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By Stephan Rupp, Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2019, Build 171
In response to industry questions, BRANZ recently launched a research project into corrosion rates in vented roof spaces. Two roof spaces have been built in an unforgiving coastal environment and will be monitored.
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By Stephan Rupp, Cara Askew
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1 February 2017, Build 158, Feature article
BRANZ has been measuring moisture levels in a school’s classrooms. This information is providing a sound basis for understanding the indoor climate and designing moisture-safe long-span roofs in schools.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 December 2016, Build 157, Feature article
Continuing our alphabetical guide to the science of building, D is for two crucial functions, drainage and drying.
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