Concrete slabs made easy
Fresh concrete carries an expiry date – if you’re not well organised with the right skills and equipment, you could…
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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…
The lowdown on putting up fences
Builders are often asked to advise homeowners on fencing so this article may provide a useful starting point. Fences, screens…
How to manage roof moisture
Recent BRANZ research has confirmed how moisture gets into roof spaces and highlighted the critical role ventilation plays in removing…
Collecting drinking water from roofs
Collecting rainwater for drinking can be practical, money-saving and sometimes simply necessary. If a customer approaches you about including this…
Mastering concrete terminology
Every industry has its own technical terms and jargon, and the concrete industry is no exception. To test your knowledge,…
Structurally fixed cavity battens
The larger shank diameter of fixings used for weatherboards fitted over a cavity can cause splitting. One way to get…
How low can you go?
Retaining walls can be subjected to large amounts of force, so they need to be well built and well designed,…
Spacing those bracing lines
Working out the spacing and capacity of bracing lines is an integral part of the design of timber-framed buildings NZS…
Compatible materials
Sometimes two materials can’t be used close together because, due to their chemical composition, one will reduce the durability of…
Suspended floors
If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head when it comes to suspended floors, this article might be just the…
Getting waterproof decks right
Sufficient clearance between cladding and deck is essential for waterproof construction of a waterproof deck. Here are some tips to…
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