Optimising summer shade
The past decade has produced seven of our 10 warmest years on record and, by 2040, the number of days…
Technical
Timber decks – problems and repairs
Exposed to the elements, aged timber decks frequently need repairs to stay looking good and remain safe to use. Regular…
Cutting concrete to install a drain
Following these 14 steps will ensure a new drain is successfully installed into an existing concrete slab, says BRANZ technical…
A skillion roof design
As the dust settles after the introduction of the revised H1 requirements last year, BRANZ has continued to receive a…
Horizontal timber weatherboards
Horizontal timber weatherboards have been a popular cladding material for houses in Aotearoa New Zealand for many years, with an…
Have you taken a SIP?
Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and…
H1 compliance for windows
Complying with the new requirements of clause H1 (the rules for thermal performance in housing in the New Zealand Building…
Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers to restrict access.…
Stabilising wing walls
Correctly stabilising wing walls in wet areas such as bathrooms is important to ensure the waterproofing membrane is not compromised.…
Hands on for H1
With decades of research into thermal insulation, structural strength, internal moisture and related topics, BRANZ is well placed to give…
Build better relationships
A project’s success depends on several relationships. In this article, architect Samantha Zondag details how to nail one of them…
Managing internal moisture
High levels of indoor moisture are one of the major contributors to unhealthy homes. Indicators include condensation on windows and…
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