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Getting the sequence right

By Trevor Pringle 1 April 2004, Build 81

If work is carried out too early or too quickly it may have to be removed to allow another trade to complete their part, adding costs and delays to the job. Getting the sequence right is crucial for a good job.

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Retrofitting roof insulation

By Alide Elkink 1 April 2007, Build 99

Installing insulation retrospectively can be costly and difficult but it greatly reduces heating costs and improves home comfort. Retrofitting roof space insulation is usually the simplest, most effective option and is fully justified by the cost savings.

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Rafter fixings

By John Wierenga 1 April 2014, Build 141

Pitched roofs constructed with timber rafters are described in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings as either couple-close or skillion roofs. What are the rafter fixing requirements?

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Keeping skillion roofs dry

1 October 2005, Build 90

For most skillion roofs the amount of air movement in the roof cavity, although limited, is sufficient to remove small amounts of vapour. The trick is to keep those amounts of water vapour small.

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