Placing smoke alarms correctly
A seemingly simple step in the building process, installing smoke alarms is one that can often be overlooked in the…
Technical
Gully gosh!
The Building Code has precise requirements for the installation and location of gully traps. As well as locating and building…
MBIE looks to revamp Standards and ban pigtail loops
Proposals from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to change aspects of design and construction in relation to…
Timber weatherboards
While the use of timber weatherboard cladding varies with changing trends, it remains perennially popular and its design and installation…
Head flashings
Head flashings over windows have the vital job of directing water back to the outside. Unfortunately, poor installation is common…
Roof junction detail
Getting flashings right between a tight area such as the main gable of a building and the ridge of a…
Underlay the right way
Wall underlay plays a crucial role in the weathertightness of timber-framed houses – if it’s not installed properly, water that…
Exposed aggregate concrete
An exposed aggregate finish is the name given to concrete where the top layer of cement paste has been removed…
Waterproofing tiled showers (part 2)
The second part of this article covers how to correctly prepare substrates for tiling and the importance of ensuring membranes…
Waterproofing tiled showers
Past media reports have drawn attention to damage from leaking showers. Although tiles may be impervious to water, cement-based grout…
Mind your maintenance
BRANZ continues to improve its maintenance schedule service BRANZ’s new maintenance schedule workspace is designed to save builders time thanks…
Soffit detail at gable verge
BRANZ highlights a new method to achieve weathertightness at the junction between the soffit and the wall cladding at gable…
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