Weathertightness tips for windy sites
Twelve simple construction tips can improve the weathertightness of buildings in windy situations.
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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.
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By Tom Edhouse – 1 June 2010, Build 118
Twelve simple construction tips can improve the weathertightness of buildings in windy situations.
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2010, Build 118
Older houses may have no building paper. Should it be installed during renovations, and how can this be done?
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2010, Build 118
A waterproof coating is essential to maintain the weathertightness of single skin concrete block walls since concrete masonry, and particularly the mortar joints, have little resistance to water penetration.
By Des Molloy – 1 June 2010, Build 118
Rebar is a vital component of a structure so it is important that people who may work with it understand its nuances and requirements.
1 June 2010, Build 118
Selecting the correct nail or screw type for a particular situation is important but can be complex. This has just got easier with BRANZ’s decision tree for selecting nails and screws for use in timber.