Renovate or demolish
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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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?
Findings from the BRANZ nationwide Housing Condition Survey show differences between rental and owner-occupied dwellings but also that, in many cases, both types of occupiers think their property is better than it is.
BRANZ surveys of New Zealand houses over the past 12 years show that, whether it’s a rental or owner-occupied, the condition of many of our properties is below par.
A BRANZ survey of people living in medium-density housing found significant concerns about property maintenance, including issues with the body corporate and, for renters, a reluctance to complain.
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.
A new BRANZ project is developing a web-based tool so designers and builders can easily give homeowners a project-specific record of the materials and finishes used and their maintenance over the life of the building.
Independent assessors carrying out the 2015/16 BRANZ House Condition Survey rated one-fifth of our housing stock as poorly maintained. Where are the problems areas, and why is maintenance being deferred?
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.
Two long-running BRANZ studies are investigating the durability of rigid PVC wall claddings and polycarbonate sheeting products. How are these materials lasting, and what can we learn?