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Subfloor bracing

By Tom Edhouse 1 October 2012, Build 132

In Build 131 (pages 29–30), we explained the information needed before starting bracing calculations for a building. This time, we work through a subfloor example.

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Topographic zones

By Roger Shelton 1 October 2013, Build 138

A reader asks, ‘how do the NZS 3604:2011 topographic zones work?’. With more buildings being constructed on exposed sites, this is an important question to understand.

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Sizing rafters

By Tom Edhouse 1 June 2014, Build 142

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings sets out how to size rafters in table 10.1. The BRANZ technical helpline has received queries on doing this, so let’s step through some examples.

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Lintel fixing

By Tom Edhouse 1 October 2013, Build 138

There seems to be some confusion around selecting lintels and deciding if uplift fixings are required using NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings Table 8.14, so grab your copy of NZS 3604 and work through the steps.

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Building Code changes 2021

By David Hindley 1 February 2022, Build 188

MBIE recently released energy efficiency changes to the Building Code to help make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier. These include increased minimum insulation requirements for roofs, windows and floors.

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