Retrofitting to resist extreme wind
Strong wind causes damage to houses, particularly their roofs. A recent BRANZ study started by defining ‘extreme winds’ before developing retrofit solutions to ensure roofs on older houses are adequately secured.
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By Graeme Beattie – 1 August 2008, Build 107
Strong wind causes damage to houses, particularly their roofs. A recent BRANZ study started by defining ‘extreme winds’ before developing retrofit solutions to ensure roofs on older houses are adequately secured.
By Eddie Bruce – 1 August 2008, Build 107
The number of calls to the BRANZ Helpline suggest there is still a lot of confusion around when wind and air barriers are needed under the New Zealand Building Code.
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2008, Build 106
The area around the edge of a roof requires extra fixings to stop it lifting, but how much of the total roof area needs these extra fixings?
By Alister Gardiner – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Residential energy generation is an emerging field in New Zealand. We look at the micro-scale technologies available and what the future holds.