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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By Martin Connell – 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.
By Graeme Beattie, Roger Shelton, Stuart Thurston, Angela Liu – 1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February 2011 and the many aftershocks have been an enormous test of the performance of buildings. BRANZ Structural engineers provide some initial thoughts on how houses performed.
By Ian Page – 1 April 2016, Build 153, Feature article
BRANZ has done a lot of work on the costs and benefits of mitigating common natural hazards in housing. While some options are cost-effective, others hardly justify the expenditure.
By Martin Connell – 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.
By Nick Helm – 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article
Could Christchurch become our first green city? An environmental rating tool developed specifically for the rebuild makes it a possibility.
By Lois Easton – 1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article
The Canterbury earthquakes have created a one-off opportunity to improve the local housing stock. A new service to support housing upgrades during earthquake repair is being rolled out across Canterbury.