Designing the wastewater system
The domestic on-site wastewater system is the focus of the fifth in our series describing the design, construction and monitoring of a more sustainable urban house in Hamilton.
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By Heidi Mardon – 1 February 2009, Build 110
The domestic on-site wastewater system is the focus of the fifth in our series describing the design, construction and monitoring of a more sustainable urban house in Hamilton.
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 2017, Build 163
Holes or notches are sometimes required in timber framing members, but they must be carefully located so they do not undermine structural integrity.
By Peter Handford – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
When you’re building a house, it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to include measures to save energy and water, which also saves money and the environment.
By Bruce Kohn – 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
As work in Canterbury ramps up and demand for building materials grows, there is concern that substandard overseas products are turning up here.
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 Bruce Klein – 1 August 2019, Build 173
Designing to include the necessary pipes and services for an island kitchen bench presents some challenges. The following is a guide to help achieve a quality design and Building Code compliance.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 June 2006, Build 94
Today we expect to have ready supplies of hot water but this has only been available in most New Zealand homes for less than 100 years.
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2016, Build 155
When a penetration is required through the cladding of an existing building, effective sealing and weatherproofing is more difficult than when a penetration is incorporated during construction.
By Tony Conder – 1 December 2007, Build 103
To correctly form and fit pipe penetrations is time consuming and expensive, but necessary to maintain weathertightness. The best solution is to avoid them but sometimes that isn’t possible.