Avoiding risky behaviour
A suggested risk matrix for steel and concrete buildings up to 15 storeys could inform decision making in façade component choice and installation for some buildings that fall outside the scope of E2/AS1.
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Ventilation drying in cavities
By Mark Bassett – 1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
Recent BRANZ research has shed new light on how evaporative drying in wall cavities depends on cavity dimensions, vent sizes and climate.
The science behind dry walls
By Mark Bassett – 1 October 2013, Build 138, Feature article
A BRANZ program has the answers for those keen to understand how vents in cavity walls help keep walls dry. By using this knowledge, keeping it simple and following the 4Ds – drying, deflection, drainage and durability – walls will be weathertight.
WAVE goodbye to leaks
By Greg Overton – 1 April 2010, Build 117
BRANZ is expanding on previous weathertightness research with a new multi-disciplinary programme looking at how buildings manage contaminants, including moisture.
Wall cladding Appraisal
By Mike Reed, Jason Wanden – 1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
The BRANZ Appraisal process can verify that a wall cladding system is compliant and will be fit for purpose.
