External moisture control – top it off!
Prevent external moisture from damaging a home by closing the top of ventilated cavities. Clause E2 External Moisture aims to…
Technical
Mind the gap! What to fill and what to leave
For builders, particularly those overseeing an entire build, it’s important to ensure sub-contractors (such as painters) don’t accidentally reduce or…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 2)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floor slabs – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor…
Dealing with asbestos
Asbestos can be a serious health hazard – are you prepared to deal with it in a safe manner? As…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 1)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floors – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor slab…
Control joints in plaster claddings
Avoid random cracking that can compromise weather tightness by ensuring movement control joints are properly located. External plastered and textured…
Give me strength!… and cover, and quality
Not all concrete is the same. By considering four key factors, you can specify and create quality reinforced concrete that…
Wet area suspended floors
The design, material selection and construction of wet area floors is critical to the performance of a building. If the…
Working with timber weatherboards
Timber weatherboards have an excellent performance history. By using a good product and following basic handling, installation and finishing procedures,…
Paving the way – Construction (Part 5)
Driveways, paths and patios are among the key finishing touches that complete a home. This fifth article in CCANZ’s series…
Get on deck with code compliance
Where it’s possible to fall 1m or more from a deck, the building code requires a barrier that’s able to…
Why ground clearances matter
Some homeowners and designers might desire a seamless transition from polished internal floor to external paving, with no change in…
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