WANZ WIS – drained cavity and openings
The Window Association of New Zealand has developed an Alternative Solution to the details in E2/AS1. Known as the WANZ WIS details, we look at how it works and what to watch out for.
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Window frame selection
By John Burgess – 1 October 2011, Build 126
Continuing the glazing series, this article deals with window frames, discussing the effect of timber, aluminium, PVCu and steel frames on thermal and durability issues.
Sill flashings for windows and doors
By John Harper – 1 June 2004, Build 82
In previous editions of Build we’ve talked about window/door heads and jambs. It’s now time to look at sills.
Installing a window without a cavity
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2005, Build 90
Want a quick guide to installing a window in a wall where a low level of weathertightness risk permits direct fixing of the cladding to the wall framing? Follow these easy steps for a snug-fitting window.
Timber windows in profiled metal cladding
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2006, Build 95
Profiled metal is a fashionable cladding choice today but has been used on domestic buildings in New Zealand since the late 1880s. Back then, timber windows were the norm and standard details commonplace.
Timber facings on aluminium joinery
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2018, Build 167
E2/AS1 doesn’t have any details when you want to use timber head and jamb facings on aluminium window joinery. Here are a few pointers on what to think about.
What’s what with aluminium windows
By Dr John Duncan – 1 October 2003, Build 78
Over time the appearance of aluminium joinery will degrade as a result of weathering and other environmental effects. On economic grounds alone it is to the owner’s advantage to have high maintenance standards.
Timber windows in a cavity
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2015, Build 149
These details should help you to correctly install timber windows into a cavity cladding system.
Managing air-pressure differences
By John Harper – 1 August 2004, Build 83
In this series of articles on window/door installation, we’ve focused separately on heads, sills and jambs. Air-pressure management deals with the whole frame.
Window and door cladding penetrations
By Greg Burn – 1 August 2010, Build 119
Windows and doors are major penetrations in the exterior cladding of a building. It is important that these are weathertight.
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