The problems with decks…
If not constructed correctly, decks can be the cause of significant concern.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2007, Build 101
If not constructed correctly, decks can be the cause of significant concern.
By Greg Groufsky – 1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
There are a raft of measures being implemented by the Government to help address weathertightness issues and ensure houses are built right first time.
By Greg Overton – 1 December 2009, Build 115
The many examples of rotting parapets have raised concerns about the details used. A 2-year BRANZ project assessing the performance of parapet walls provides confidence that parapets can manage water when E2/AS1 details are used.
By Greg Burn – 1 August 2010, Build 119
When it comes to weathertightness, Building Code Clause E2 External moisture and the compliance document E2/AS1 are the critical documents for any designer.
By Malcolm Cunningham – 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article
Remediation work on leaky buildings is exposing workers to biocontaminants from the deteriorated building materials inside the walls. Recent research highlights the importance of always following good health and safety procedures.
By John Duncan – 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
Stainless claddings can have a very low corrosion rate and remain functional over the life of the structure. But each stainless steel grade is a little different, so specify and use them appropriately.
1 December 2003, Build 79
In the August/September 2002 edition of Build you would have received the BRANZ weathertightness poster. This column takes a detail from the poster and provides a ‘good practice’ solution to it.
By Stuart Robertson, Ossama Mohamed – 1 April 2021, Build 183, Feature article
Building defects causing weathertightness issues are still prominent today, although some causes have changed over the years. Remediation costs are higher than ever, and the importance of determining liability continues to be critical.
By Bruce Duggan – 1 June 2021, Build 184
In the second article in the series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme, we look at the issues that caused leaky buildings.
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2008, Build 109, Feature article
A detailed study of water leakage through 14 walls clad with weatherboards sheds some light on the origin of leaks.