Selecting timber framing
A designer needs to select the right timber for their design. This means choosing the correct level of treatment for the situation and the right grade for the spans and loadings nominated.
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By Anna Smith – 1 October 2006, Build 96
A designer needs to select the right timber for their design. This means choosing the correct level of treatment for the situation and the right grade for the spans and loadings nominated.
By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 June 2007, Build 100
Current methods for adding insulation to slab-on-ground floors have some disadvantages. However, recent BRANZ research has developed more effective methods.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2007, Build 101
If not constructed correctly, decks can be the cause of significant concern.
By Roger Shelton – 1 February 2008, Build 104
Calls to the BRANZ Helpline indicate that there is still confusion about the correct use of bottom plate anchors with concrete floor slabs.
By Nigel Clarke – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Concrete wastewater can be lethal to aquatic life and can land those responsible with a fine, so make sure you keep it out of stormwater.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2011, Build 127
Another change since the Canterbury earthquakes is that all reinforcing in slabs on the ground must now be tied into the foundation wall reinforcing.
By Roman Jaques, David Hindley – 1 April 2013, Build 135
There are many ways to limit the amount of construction waste going to landfill. Put even a few strategies in place and you can dramatically limit wastage and make savings.
By Alide Elkink – 1 February 2014, Build 140
Where is a gap required between building materials and when should any gap be sealed? It’s important to get these correct so we review the requirements in E2/AS1 and elsewhere.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2003, Build 76
Impact noise on floors can be a real problem for those in multi-unit dwellings. Though various proprietary products are available to help deaden sound, as always, care is needed with installation.
By Russell Black – 1 October 2004, Build 84
This series of articles discusses timber treatment issues in relation to the BRANZ timber treatment poster. The topic under discussion this time is enclosed balconies and colour tinting.