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Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and…
Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and…
Complying with the new requirements of clause H1 (the rules for thermal performance in housing in the New Zealand Building…
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers to restrict access.…
Correctly stabilising wing walls in wet areas such as bathrooms is important to ensure the waterproofing membrane is not compromised.…
With decades of research into thermal insulation, structural strength, internal moisture and related topics, BRANZ is well placed to give…
A project’s success depends on several relationships. In this article, architect Samantha Zondag details how to nail one of them…
High levels of indoor moisture are one of the major contributors to unhealthy homes. Indicators include condensation on windows and…
Townhouses and apartment buildings are here to stay, but architect and Senior Lecturer at Victoria University, Guy Marriage, says we…
Getting building basics right is critical for weathertight construction. Here, we look at the correct way to install wall underlay…
BRANZ CEO Chelydra Percy wants to clear up a misconception. While BRANZ does excellent work providing the industry with practical…
Thanks to feedback from readers, BRANZ clarifies some of the issues around holes and penetrations in bottom plates In Build…
There can be several reasons why a solid timber strip floor may take on a cupped appearance where the board…
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