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In this section:

  • Site evaluation
  • Basic weathertight design principles
  • Building Code compliance
  • Risk evaluation
  • Timber treatment
  • Detail solutions
    • Wall cladding selection
    • Wall cladding installation
    • Roof cladding selection
    • Roof cladding installation
    • Basements
    • Decks
    • Balcony wall junctions
    • Floor levels and clearances
  • Documentation and contracts
  • The design and construction team

Detail solutions

The accurate installation of correctly designed and detailed roof and wall claddings and windows will ensure that the completed building has good weathertightness performance.

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Resources

  • BRANZ Shop (https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/)
  • E2 External moisture (https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/e-moisture/e2-external-moisture/)
  • B2 Durability (http://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/b-stability/b2-durability/)
  • NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice (https://www.metalroofing.org.nz/design/code_of_practice)

Updated: 14 December 2021


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