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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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Adding eaves

By Trevor Pringle 1 August 2012, Build 131

A common feature of many leaky buildings is that they were constructed without eaves, usually with walls terminating with a parapet. Changing this design detail can greatly enhance a building’s weathertightness.

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Lifting the plate

By Trevor Pringle 1 August 2012, Build 131

Many buildings with water entry problems have the finished slab, and hence the bottom of the cladding, too close to the ground. Here are some alternative methods to increase the clearance.

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