Good vibrations
One of the keys to good-quality cured concrete is correct vibration after it’s poured. This compacts it and consolidates the mix by removing trapped air. But how do you get it right?
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One of the keys to good-quality cured concrete is correct vibration after it’s poured. This compacts it and consolidates the mix by removing trapped air. But how do you get it right?
Aspects of NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings are causing some confusion. Here, we answer some questions on veranda beam fixings.
The series of Build articles on timber decking construction continues with the requirements for constructing a cantilevered slatted timber deck.
Bracing calculations are a little different for walls that run at angles to the bracing lines, but it’s still important to know what they contribute to the bracing of the building.
Several readers recently asked how to interpret loaded dimension for bearers under external loadbearing walls. Here’s what you do.
The design, material selection and construction of wet area floors is critical to the performance of a building.