Edge detailing for membrane roofs
Don’t be misled into thinking that rubber roofing membranes can do without edge detailing. It’s required in E2/AS1, and omitting it can lead to stained walls.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2012, Build 130
Don’t be misled into thinking that rubber roofing membranes can do without edge detailing. It’s required in E2/AS1, and omitting it can lead to stained walls.
By Alide Elkink – 1 February 2012, Build 128
A new wind zone category, extra high, has been added in the revised NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings, and the amended E2/AS1.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2012, Build 130
E2/AS1 was updated last year – do you know what changed? This guide has 25 key changes to the design of a building structure and envelope.
By Tom Edhouse – 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.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2012, Build 131
Another common feature of many leaky buildings that can be worth changing is the flush gable or the roof gable hidden behind a parapet.
By Kerry Thompson – 1 August 2012, Build 131, Feature article
While BIM is a huge technological leap in building design and management, its successful implementation is not straightforward. The major design programs use the system in different ways, which can limit its potential.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2012, Build 131
A common feature of many leaky buildings is that they were constructed without eaves, usually with walls terminating with a parapet. Changing this design detail can greatly enhance a building’s weathertightness.
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2012, Build 131
The BRANZ Helpline regularly receives enquiries about when strapping must be used to tie the timber framing together. These tips should point you in the right direction.
By Lauren Prestney – 1 April 2012, Build 129
Costs can be lowered and accidents avoided if time is spent thinking about safety at a project’s design stage. This can range from the number of employees and the materials used, through to putting in permanent safety systems.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 October 2012, Build 132
Prone to earthquakes and with abundant native timber, New Zealand was quick to adopt timber as a building cladding. It could even replicate stone with design elements such as quoins.