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…
Technical
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…
Roof junction detail
Getting flashings right between a tight area such as the main gable of a building and the ridge of a…
Underlay the right way
Wall underlay plays a crucial role in the weathertightness of timber-framed houses – if it’s not installed properly, water that…
Exposed aggregate concrete
An exposed aggregate finish is the name given to concrete where the top layer of cement paste has been removed…
Waterproofing tiled showers (part 2)
The second part of this article covers how to correctly prepare substrates for tiling and the importance of ensuring membranes…
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