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Be image conscious

By David Hindley 1 April 2024, Build 201

Photos of work on a building site aren’t just nice-to-have souvenirs – they are a vital record of work done and materials used. You may even need to rely on them if there is a future claim against you of poor practice, breach of warranty or other action that could potentially have expensive consequences.

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Seismic restraint of storage water heaters

By Nick Helm 1 April 2024, Build 201

In its latest Building Code update, MBIE published amendments to the compliance paths for clause G12 Water supplies. Among the changes, Acceptable Solution G12/AS1 was updated to clarify the requirements for the seismic restraint of storage water heaters.

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Have you taken a SIP?

By David Hindley 1 October 2023, Build 198

Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and construction speed that are making them increasingly popular.

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Horizontal timber weatherboards

By Alide Elkink 1 August 2023, Build 197

Horizontal timber weatherboards have been a popular cladding material for houses in Aotearoa New Zealand for many years, with an excellent track record for durability when properly installed and maintained. Even when maintenance has been less than ideal, timber weatherboards have sometimes lasted more than 100 years.

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