Penetrations in wet areas
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2016, Build 157
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2016, Build 157
The location of sewer and stormwater pipes requires careful planning at the design stage of a building project as changes are difficult and costly to achieve once a floor slab is in place.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2016, Build 157
It can be tricky to construct thermally efficient concrete slabs as the footprint gets more complicated. Here are a few points to consider.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2016, Build 157
The previous issue of Build looked at roof junction flashings. Here, we cover the sometimes overlooked requirements for flashing garage door heads with a timber lintel.