By Alide Elkink
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1 August 2022, Build 191
Roof construction R-values will increase to R6.6 when New Zealand Building Code Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 5th edition becomes mandatory on 1 May 2023 (6 months later than first announced). Have you thought about how you will deal with these changes in your designs?
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By Lois Easton
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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.
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By Ann Galloway
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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.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 August 2009, Build 113
Designers should be designing roofs with enough space between the roof underlay and top plate for the thicker ceiling insulation now commonly used. Here are some options to avoid getting caught short.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 December 2018, Build 169, Feature article
Escaping heat follows the path of least resistance, flowing from warm areas to cold ones. Reducing the impact of potential thermal bridges in a building will help keep the warmth inside.
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By Jonquil Brooks
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1 April 2022, Build 189
BRANZ is currently updating the House insulation guide to align with the new requirements of the 5th edition of Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency.
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By Michael Camilleri
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1 April 2008, Build 105
When it comes to insulation, designers should think optimum rather than minimum and make key decisions early in the design process.
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By Alide Elkink
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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.
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By Nigel Isaacs
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1 October 2007, Build 102
With electricity costs on the increase and air pollution a serious issue, thermal insulation has an essential role in keeping a building warm, dry and comfortable for its occupants while helping to preserve the environment.
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By Des Molloy
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1 April 2003, Build 75
We insulate our houses to increase the indoor comfort levels. Yet insulation is often installed with little thought to how important it is to get it right.
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