Database of durability
Durability information is currently in high demand. To address this, BRANZ is developing an interactive database of durability and compatibility information, designed with a range of users in mind.
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Durability information is currently in high demand. To address this, BRANZ is developing an interactive database of durability and compatibility information, designed with a range of users in mind.
Some building materials degrade when exposed to sunlight. Research has identified a way to mark building wrap with ink that fades, indicating how much sun exposure it has had.
Sunlight causes plastic to degrade, but not all types are affected to the same extent. Research at BRANZ is investigating the lifetimes of a range of materials in different parts of the country.
Accelerated weathering methods are often used to predict the service life of building materials and components in our challenging climatic environment.