This article highlights the importance of reconsidering traditional flat roof designs to achieve cost-efficiency and performance through the elimination of internal guttering systems.
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Why strapping and lining masonry walls on the inside is not a good idea, not for renovation, not for new builds.
There is no aspect of bentonite waterproofing that is as misunderstood as how it responds to wet/dry cycling.
The more the industry talks about passive fire and engages with other construction industry professionals, the more likely we are to get it right the first time.
Below-grade shoring wall construction often proves to be difficult to obtain and maintain along the project site perimeter.
How can we safely add insulation to existing walls without risking trapped moisture and compromising durability?
While fire engineering reports are designed in line with the NZBC with a view to saving lives, we often overlook the lives of the first responders who need to go into these buildings.
A detailed discussion of the water/soil compatibility test and its importance in the design of any below-grade waterproofing system.
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The traditional approach for facility managers is to do whatever it takes to make the passive fire issue disappear. This is not always the most cost-effective approach.
Dampness due to condensation can lead to fungal growth which harms occupants, causes decay in structural timbers and accelerates corrosion of metal components and fixings.
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