Bracing using NZS 3604:2011 – part 1
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.
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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 Lois Easton – 1 August 2012, Build 131, Feature article
The house repair work under way in Christchurch offers the perfect opportunity to improve the performance of earthquake-damaged homes with little additional disruption. The question is how to make the most of this rare opportunity.