Deck barriers
Where it’s possible to fall 1.0 m or more from a deck, the Building Code requires a barrier able to withstand all imposed, wind and impact loads. We look at some options.
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Understanding loads
By Roger Shelton – 1 October 2014, Build 144
Enquiries to the BRANZ helpline show that the meanings of characteristic strength, capacity, ultimate load and serviceability load are not well understood. We take a look at what the various terms mean.
Beam and truss uplifts
By Roger Shelton – 1 August 2015, Build 149
Roof failures in high winds are unfortunately too common in timber-framed buildings, but get the connections right, and the roof should stay put.
New-look Lintels and Beams Calculator
By Roger Shelton – 1 December 2014, Build 145
In a major overhaul of the BRANZ Lintels and Beams Calculator, an updated producer statement, additional drawings and more options for types of beams and fixings are now available.
Using the right stud height
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2018, Build 166
NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings does not define stud length or height. This is creating some confusion, especially when continuous studs for chimneys or parapets pass intersecting framing. BRANZ has some advice.
Lintel fixing
By Tom Edhouse – 1 October 2013, Build 138
There seems to be some confusion around selecting lintels and deciding if uplift fixings are required using NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings Table 8.14, so grab your copy of NZS 3604 and work through the steps.
Don’t blow me over
By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2015, Build 146
While we can’t change New Zealand’s gusty climate, there’s plenty we can do to minimise its impact. Clever siting of buildings, modifying the landscape and providing shelter in the form of fences and plantings help.
Chimney fixing and bracing
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2018, Build 167
Most new chimneys are just a chimney shape that encloses the flue, unlike traditional solid chimneys. We look at some of the construction, fixing and bracing requirements for both options.
Changes to barrier loadings
By Graeme Beattie – 1 August 2008, Build 107
Recent changes to the loading standards will mean changes to the design of barriers.
Lintels and beams calculator
By David Hindley – 1 February 2009, Build 110
An online calculator has replaced the paper version of the BRANZ Guide to lintels and beams.
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