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How did residential houses (mainly single-storey and 2-storey houses) perform in the magnitude 7.1 Darfield earthquake on 4 September 2010? Here are some observations from those on the ground in the early days after the major earthquake.
A recently completed major BRANZ research project has improved understanding of how roofing underlays handle moisture in roofs and led to the development of a new test suitable for a wider range of roofing underlays.
When undertaking the weathertightness remediation of a building, there is usually the opportunity for betterment.
Glass has advanced from providing daylight to controlling the entire solar spectrum and providing insulation, sound control, fire retardation, safety, security, decoration, shape, glare reduction and more.
With the help of BRANZ data, the Riskscape joint project between NIWA and GNS aims to better predict the costs of damaging wind events on buildings.
Too often in renovations, poor communication and unclear expectations can mean ‘to match existing’ turns into ‘to almost match existing’, leading to disappointment in the finished job.
Although New Zealand has always had plenty of iron ore, it’s only since the 1970s that we have enjoyed a viable steel industry and an increase in the use of steel framing.
Quick to go up and slow to come down, timber framing enabled New Zealand to house its rapidly growing population in the early 1900s and has proved to be an enduring building system.
Sprinkler systems are proven to control fires and minimise damage. Developments in technology mean that home sprinkler systems can be a viable addition to homes of all ages, as this example of a system designed for an 1891 villa demonstrates.
When it comes to weathertightness, Building Code Clause E2 External moisture and the compliance document E2/AS1 are the critical documents for any designer.
