BUILT-UP MEMBERS
Sometimes you need to make up a specified timber size from narrower timber – read up on the rules below…
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GET DECKED OUT FOR SUMMER
With summer fast approaching, now is a good time to brush up on your deck building skills, as homeowners prepare…
Let’s get this clear
If the top of a concrete slab-on-ground floor is not high enough above the surrounding ground, there can be problems.…
Live and let dry
The pressure is on these days to get houses finished as quickly as possible. There can be big problems, though,…
Helpful timber-framing and foundation pointers
This article highlights two issues found in timber-framed building work that are common in complaints about LBPs to the Building…
Seal of approval
Sealants play a critical role in making joints weathertight and allowing movement. It is important to get the application right…
Foundation walls on slopes
Foundation walls provide support to the external walls of buildings. On flat sites their design and construction is quite straightforward,…
Placing smoke alarms correctly
A seemingly simple step in the building process, installing smoke alarms is one that can often be overlooked in the…
Gully gosh!
The Building Code has precise requirements for the installation and location of gully traps. As well as locating and building…
MBIE looks to revamp Standards and ban pigtail loops
Proposals from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to change aspects of design and construction in relation to…
Timber weatherboards
While the use of timber weatherboard cladding varies with changing trends, it remains perennially popular and its design and installation…
Head flashings
Head flashings over windows have the vital job of directing water back to the outside. Unfortunately, poor installation is common…
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