By John O’Donnell
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1 April 2005, Build 87
On the surface, profiled metal as a sheet wall cladding should be a straightforward option, after all it’s been used successfully on roofs for years. However, when used on walls it poses its own set of unique challenges.
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By Tony Conder
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1 April 2005, Build 87
Why is it that windows fixed with claddings over a drained cavity don’t need a sill flashing, while direct-fixed claddings do?
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1 August 2005, Build 89
Concrete shrinks as it sets and will continue to shrink for at least 12 months after placing, depending on drying conditions. About 50% of the shrinkage occurs within the first 4 months.
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By Malcolm Cunningham
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1 April 2005, Build 87
Although steel framing in domestic construction has only a small market share, there are signs it may be on the increase. Since steel is a good conductor, builders need to be aware of potential pitfalls, such as thermal bridges and condensation.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 December 2005, Build 91
Replacing timber windows with aluminium requires a building consent since the replacement windows are significantly different and not likely to be considered a like-for-like replacement. This means weathertightness details will need to be considered.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2005, Build 90
Want a quick guide to installing a window in a wall where a low level of weathertightness risk permits direct fixing of the cladding to the wall framing? Follow these easy steps for a snug-fitting window.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2005, Build 90
In a perfect world, perfectly straight weatherboards would stay that way when fixed in place. In the real world they behave otherwise, unless a few precautions are taken.
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1 October 2005, Build 90
For most skillion roofs the amount of air movement in the roof cavity, although limited, is sufficient to remove small amounts of vapour. The trick is to keep those amounts of water vapour small.
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By Tony Conder
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1 February 2005, Build 86
Structurally fixing cavity battens allows weatherboards to be direct-fixed on top without using longer, thicker nails that may split the boards. Here’s how to do it.
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