Fungi in leaky homes
A study of wood decay in leaky buildings found high fungal biodiversity and varying effectiveness of current preservative treatments.
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By Dirk Stahlhut – 1 April 2009, Build 111, Feature article
A study of wood decay in leaky buildings found high fungal biodiversity and varying effectiveness of current preservative treatments.
By Catherine Nicholson – 1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
BRANZ has expanded investigations into materials performance with a new programme of research into the durability of polyurethane structural adhesives.
By Kathryn Stokes – 1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
A new BRANZ project aims to help improve the durability of timber structures by deepening understanding of the part moisture dynamics plays within timber.
By David Carradine – 1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
As interest grows in New Zealand for timber in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, a BRANZ survey has identified what engineered wood products are being used and whether there are barriers limiting uptake.
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 December 2015, Build 151
Heating costs could be cut if we do as Americans and Europeans do and add perimeter edge insulation to heated concrete floor slabs.
By Zhengwei Li – 1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Different types of stainless steel will react differently to environmental conditions so, like all building products, substituting one type for another should not be done lightly.
By David Carradine – 1 April 2014, Build 141
The demand for multi-level light timber-frame buildings is increasing, but New Zealand lacks specific design guidelines. The good news is that a BRANZ research project is developing the necessary guide to fill the gap.
By David Carradine – 1 February 2017, Build 158, Feature article
Full-scale destructive tests carried out by BRANZ confirmed the seismic performance of some timber-framed school buildings. The results mean cost savings for the Ministry of Education and are useful for other buildings.
By David Carradine – 1 October 2018, Build 168
Survey responses have helped BRANZ develop some overdue guidance for light timber-framed (LTF) buildings up to 6 storeys. These are increasingly popular as medium-density housing gains acceptance.
By David Carradine – 1 February 2019, Build 170
BRANZ needs your help to better understand engineered wood product (EWP) use and trends in New Zealand.