Building reform’s quiet risk
BRANZ CEO Claire Falck puts forward the case for modernising the existing Building Research Levy Act rather than repealing it…
Home BRANZ
BRANZ
Consent exemption for small dwellings, conditions still apply
This BRANZ bulletin explains the new Schedule 1A exemption allowing small stand-alone homes to be built without building consent, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and where…
Build tight and ventilate right
Extreme summer heat and cold winters highlight the importance of effective ventilation. While opening windows can help, mechanical ventilation offers…
Membrane internal roof gutters
Design trends are seeing an increase in the use of internal gutters, previously seen as risky. They have been associated…
You must be logged in to post a comment.