BRANZ weathertightness poster
In the August/September 2002 edition of Build you would have received the BRANZ weathertightness poster. This column takes a detail from the poster and provides a ‘good practice’ solution to it.
Glazing
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Low-emissivity glass
By John Burgess – 1 May 2011, Build 123, Feature article
This new series of articles will look at aspects of the thermal performance of residential window systems including a variety of glass and glazing types, framing and the effect of climate. First up is low-emissivity glass.
Head flashing for window with bevel-back and cavity
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2007, Build 101
E2/AS1 and WANZ WIS offer two different solutions to window head flashing details with bevelback weatherboard cladding installed over a drained and ventilated cavity. What are the differences?
New window ratings
By John Burgess – 1 February 2014, Build 140
BRANZ is helping develop a new window rating scheme expected to launch in 2014. With six performance levels, it’s suitable for any window type and will enable better choices around thermal performance.
What’s the flap over head flashings?
By John Harper – 1 August 2003, Build 77
It may seem too much bother, but adding that extra layer of defence around your windows early on, means less chance of having to fix leaks further down the track.
Sill flashings give extra protection for windows
By Tony Conder – 1 April 2005, Build 87
Why is it that windows fixed with claddings over a drained cavity don’t need a sill flashing, while direct-fixed claddings do?
WANZ WIS – drained cavity and openings
By Greg Burn – 1 April 2009, Build 111
The Window Association of New Zealand has developed an Alternative Solution to the details in E2/AS1. Known as the WANZ WIS details, we look at how it works and what to watch out for.
Retrofitting double glazing
By John Burgess – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
There are different options for retrofitting insulated glazing units (IGUs) into existing homes. Some can be problematic, as found recently during the Beacon Papakowhai now Home® Renovation Project.
Secondary glazing – how well does it work?
By Nick Smith – 1 February 2010, Build 116, Feature article
Want the benefits of double glazing but without the high price tag? A recent research project assessed secondary glazing to see whether it is a cost-effective alternative to replacing existing single glazing in older houses.
Managing air-pressure differences
By John Harper – 1 August 2004, Build 83
In this series of articles on window/door installation, we’ve focused separately on heads, sills and jambs. Air-pressure management deals with the whole frame.
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