Jack and pack correctly
Many house foundations in Canterbury have been repaired using the jack and pack repair method. Here are some of the key points you need to know when using this method.
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Many house foundations in Canterbury have been repaired using the jack and pack repair method. Here are some of the key points you need to know when using this method.
Jack studs and bottom and top plates must be solid timber members, but NZS 3604:2011 lets other solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. However, these need to be done correctly.
Following a 2-year transition period, Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 will no longer be used for foundations on land prone to liquefaction. Foundations will be consented as a Verification Method or Alternative Solution.
Do you know when work is exempt from requiring a building consent? This first article in a three-part series explains exempt building work and some of the common and measurable exemptions.
This quick overview of saddle flashings at an enclosed balustrade-to-wall junction provides useful tips on correct detailing and installation.
Requirements for glass barriers, including new construction details, have been incorporated into the recent amendment to the Acceptable Solution for glazing in buildings.
There are several ways to fix timber bottom plates to concrete floor slabs. One popular option for residential and commercial construction is using screw-type anchors inserted into predrilled holes.
It can be difficult to understand the requirements for joints in top plates, but here are some pointers from NZS 3604:2011 for top plate connections.
Holes and notches, and setting out foundations have been causing issues for some builders. Let’s revisit some common problems.
Reinforcing is an integral part of all concrete and concrete masonry. We review NZS 3604:2011 requirements for foundation walls in timber-framed buildings so you can get this right.