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By In Ling Ng – 1 April 2017, Build 159
There have long been questions about whether a single gable end truss is suitable for fixing cladding to and, if so, what is the maximum height before a 2-ply gable end truss is required? For the answer, we look at the design of gable end trusses.
By Peter McDowall – 1 February 2017, Build 158
Recent BRANZ research has quantified one aspect of an important but often overlooked factor for achieving a dry home – occupant use.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 August 2017, Build 161, Feature article
New Zealand’s Building Code can trace part of its history back to the us small dwelling Code published in 1922. This was the first nationally developed us Building Code and probably the first anywhere to explore going beyond minimum standards.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2017, Build 162
Benjamin Franklin said, ‘don’t throw stones at your neighbours if your own windows are glass.’ These days, all windows are glass, but there’s a swag of other considerations.
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2017, Build 160
They deliver substantial environmental gains, so while New Zealand is slow to jump on the green roof bandwagon, there’s reason to think this will change.
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2017, Build 161
While they may be more expensive to install, the popularity of warm roofs is growing as they are more thermally efficient, resulting in lower energy costs.
