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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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Selecting timber framing

By Anna Smith 1 October 2006, Build 96

A designer needs to select the right timber for their design. This means choosing the correct level of treatment for the situation and the right grade for the spans and loadings nominated.

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Sizing rafters

By Tom Edhouse 1 June 2014, Build 142

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings sets out how to size rafters in table 10.1. The BRANZ technical helpline has received queries on doing this, so let’s step through some examples.

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Treating cut ends of timber

By Eddie Bruce 1 December 2003, Build 79

When preservative-treated timber is cut, shaped, planed or drilled, the newly revealed timber may not be protected by preservative and end grain may be exposed. Additional treatment may be needed to protect the cut ends.

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Slatted decking

By Alide Elkink 1 June 2013, Build 136

We continue our series on timber deck construction by looking at the requirements for slatted decking. Grooved timber boards are generally used, but sustainable composite material is also available.

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