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Feature section: NZS 3604:2011 and more
NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings is one of the primary standards used in the New Zealand construction industry. Its release introduced many changes that all designers and builders need to be familiar with.
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Feature section: Maintenance
The BRANZ House Condition Survey regularly finds that our homes are poorly maintained. All buildings need to be maintained, and the longer this is put off the more it will eventually cost.