Modelling moist subfloors
With continuing analysis at BRANZ since the article Ventilation and subfloors in Build 149, we’re now able to shine more light on moisture accumulation in subfloor spaces.
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By Stephen McNeil – 1 February 2016, Build 152, Feature article
With continuing analysis at BRANZ since the article Ventilation and subfloors in Build 149, we’re now able to shine more light on moisture accumulation in subfloor spaces.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 August 2015, Build 149
Subfloor performance plays a big part in the comfort and health of our homes. BRANZ is modelling appropriate levels of subfloor ventilation to understand what makes a healthy building.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2011, Build 125
Section 4 of the recently released NZS 3604:2011 has a number of changes that designers and builders need to be aware of when specifying and procuring fixings for different locations.
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 April 2016, Build 153
Ventilation is required to reduce moisture levels, but can too much subfloor ventilation reduce the effectiveness of underfloor insulation? BRANZ set out to find the answer.
By Annemarie Crampton – 1 February 2016, Build 152
By Annemarie Crampton – 1 April 2015, Build 147
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Older houses often don’t perform as well as new ones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to upgrade performance as well as modernise for form and function.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2009, Build 111
As the levels of insulation for walls, roof and windows increase, heat loss through the floor, particularly suspended timber floors, becomes more significant. What are the options to insulate these?
By Nikki Buckett – 1 June 2014, Build 142, Feature article
The New Zealand Building Code was one of the first performance-based Building Codes in the world. Unusually, it includes explicit performance criteria for durability that all building elements must comply with.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 December 2015, Build 151, Feature article
Newer homes may be less draughty but concern is growing that they are accumulating too much internal moisture. Ventilation is key, and BRANZ is researching how to keep homes aired, warm and healthy.