Holes in bottom plates
Thanks to feedback from readers, we clarify some of the issues around holes and penetrations in bottom plates.
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By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2022, Build 190
Thanks to feedback from readers, we clarify some of the issues around holes and penetrations in bottom plates.
By David Carradine, Nick Locke – 1 June 2022, Build 190
Research shows that, apart from some slight changes, light timber-framed buildings designed using our current standards should largely stand up to the increased wind speeds that climate change is expected to bring.
By Nicole Allen – 1 August 2022, Build 191
A local volcanic eruption is a substantial risk to the Auckland region. Research into the impact of multiple volcanic hazards on the roofs of buildings showed that they generally deal well with volcanic ash and flying rocks landing on them.