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Characterising the Bay of Plenty

By Zhengwei Li 1 April 2017, Build 159

While the Bay of Plenty is enviably sunny and booming, its industrial, marine and volcanic environment is challenging for building materials. BRANZ has started mapping corrosivity across the region to help designers select appropriate materials.

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BRANZ Maps goes mobile

By Greg Overton 1 April 2015, Build 147

BRANZ Maps, a free online geographic information system (GIS) with information on New Zealand addresses, is now even more useful. You can access it from any mobile device to check wind zones and much more.

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Why timber eats metal

By Zhengwei Li 1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article

BRANZ has been investigating what can make metal fasteners and fixings corrode when used in timber. Understanding this can lead to selection of compatible components and less risk of premature failures.

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Corrosion of fasteners

By Zhengwei Li 1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article

Although timber treatments protect timber, they can corrode nails, screws and other hardware used in building. A BRANZ research project is investigating the effects of different treatments on some common types of metal fasteners.

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