Bracing light timber-framed roofs
Roof bracing is one element in a continuum that provides resistance to horizontal loads. It works with the wall and foundation bracing to supply a total bracing package for a building.
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By Tony Conder – 1 December 2004, Build 85
Roof bracing is one element in a continuum that provides resistance to horizontal loads. It works with the wall and foundation bracing to supply a total bracing package for a building.
By Des Molloy – 1 December 2004, Build 85
New Zealand has a highly variable, and volatile, climate. Early this year, the lower half of the North Island experienced unseasonal heavy rainfall, causing widespread floods. Des Molloy checked out the repairs on some affected homes.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2004, Build 85
In building jargon there is no fixed definition for ‘Alternative Solution’ but it is still a viable option. Instead the industry has developed ways of assessing compliance for consent purposes.
By Des Molloy – 1 December 2004, Build 85
Avoiding corrosion of fasteners requires careful detailing to ensure detrimental chemical reactions do not occur, which can reduce the life of the fastener.
By Tony Conder – 1 December 2004, Build 85
Brick veneer is a traditional cladding that has been used as a benchmark for weathertightness design. This article looks at some of the reasons it has been so successful.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2004, Build 85
Drained and vented cavities differ in width for masonry veneer and those behind other types of cladding. It’s important to understand these differences.
By Russell Black – 1 December 2004, Build 85
This series of articles discusses timber treatment issues in relation to the BRANZ timber treatment poster. The topic under discussion this time is where to use untreated timber and what needs to be considered.