Penetrations in wet areas
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
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The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
The location of sewer and stormwater pipes requires careful planning at the design stage of a building project as changes are difficult and costly to achieve once a floor slab is in place.
There are plenty of things to consider when laying a concrete floor slab. Timing, the right amount of water and aftercare are all important.
When a penetration is required through the cladding of an existing building, effective sealing and weatherproofing is more difficult than when a penetration is incorporated during construction.
Details for retrofitting wall insulation have been revised following increased understanding of drying in walls.
There can be large forces at work on retaining walls so they need to be well designed and built to avoid failure.
Renovations or extensions can often mean a new slab is laid abutting an old one. There’s plenty to consider before starting work to ensure the junction is weathertight, strong and Building Code compliant.
There are 10 main steps to installing timber windows in direct-fixed bevel-back weatherboards.
In Build 155 Within tolerance, we outlined some of the allowable tolerances to work within for a quality result. Here, we’ve summarised that information into convenient tables.
E2/AS1 specifies a minimum cross-fall for some flashings. Do you know which ones and how much?