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Renovate or demolish

By Ian Page 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

We now have a significant number of houses that are at least 60 years old. Should these ageing houses be renovated or demolished, and which option is more popular?

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Retrofitting double glazing

By John Burgess 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

There are different options for retrofitting insulated glazing units (IGUs) into existing homes. Some can be problematic, as found recently during the Beacon Papakowhai now Home® Renovation Project.

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New Kapiti houses lead the way

By Ben Thompson 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

Residential growth on the Kapiti Coast in the last 20 years has put severe pressure on the local water supply. To meet the challenge, the council now requires new houses to include water saving technology.

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