Flashings – critical for weathertightness
Flashing junctions can be tricky, but it’s important to get them right. Here we review the steps for barge and…
Technical
Maintenance Schedule meets your needs
Offer your clients more by providing a maintenance schedule that can help them avoid expensive problems down the track BRANZ…
Drop the right anchor!
Concrete screw-type anchors are increasingly used as a quick, simple and effective method for fixing bottom plates to concrete slabs…
Sizing up trimming studs
Knowing what size trimming studs to use is easy once you understand how to use the tables in NZS 3604:2011.…
Stamp out the damp!
Dampness and moisture problems are well-known features of many New Zealand houses. When undertaking renovations, or building new, there are…
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…
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…
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