By Zhengwei Li
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1 April 2010, Build 117, Feature article
Fasteners are an essential building material for the industry, but do you know the difference between the various types of steel and stainless steel products? Used in the wrong place, they are not going to stand the test of time.
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By Nigel Isaacs
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1 August 2007, Build 101
When Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific, he found buildings that were woven, lashed or pegged together as there was no iron. He brought with him nails and the opportunity for new construction techniques.
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By Tom Edhouse
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1 October 2013, Build 138
There seems to be some confusion around selecting lintels and deciding if uplift fixings are required using NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings Table 8.14, so grab your copy of NZS 3604 and work through the steps.
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By Stuart Park
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1 June 2014, Build 142
Concrete screw-type anchors are increasingly used as a quick, simple and effective method for fixing bottom plates to concrete slabs.
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By Anna Smith
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1 August 2007, Build 101
The durability of metal components in open timber-slatted decks and balconies is just as important as the timber.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 October 2017, Build 162, Feature article
BRANZ has been investigating what can make metal fasteners and fixings corrode when used in timber. Understanding this can lead to selection of compatible components and less risk of premature failures.
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 October 2020, Build 180
BRANZ regularly receives queries about hold-down fixings to the exterior walls of timber-framed buildings. This overview sets out the fixing requirements in NZS 3604:2011 for resistance to uplift for the various framing members.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 August 2009, Build 113, Feature article
Although timber treatments protect timber, they can corrode nails, screws and other hardware used in building. A BRANZ research project is investigating the effects of different treatments on some common types of metal fasteners.
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By Zhengwei Li
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1 December 2010, Build 121, Feature article
Results from BRANZ’s 3-year field exposure test on the performance of typical fasteners in timbers treated with waterborne copper-containing preservatives show stainless steel to be best for long-term durability.
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By Roger Shelton
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1 August 2013, Build 137
Aspects of NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings are causing some confusion. Here, we answer some questions on veranda beam fixings.
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