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Basic weathertight design principles
The 4 Ds - deflection, drainage, drying and durability
Lines of defence
Air movement and pressure moderation
Building Code compliance
Risk evaluation
Timber treatment
Detail solutions
Wall cladding selection
Weatherboards
Sheet materials
EIFS
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The design and construction team
Fixing Leaky Buildings
Assessment
Owner information and original documents
Site inspection
Building condition and remediation report
Repair options
Full cladding replacement
Partial cladding replacement
Localised or isolated repair
Demolition
Temporary repairs
Doing nothing
Deciding on the repair path
Reducing weathertightness risk
Improvement options
Improving building performance
Changing appearance
Remedying other defects
Carbon considerations
Design and project management
Design and project management team
Preliminary and developed designs
Contract documentation
Costs and timeframes
Building consent applications
Quoting and tendering
On completion
Issues during construction
Remediation detailing solutions
Remediation details: wall claddings - replacement
Remediation details: wall claddings - partial reclad
Remediation details: flashings
Remediation details: eaves
Remediation details: parapets
Remediation details: roof claddings
Remediation details: decks, balconies and verandas
Remediation details: windows
Remediation details: rot
Remediation details: mould
Remediation details: bracing
Remediation details: inadequate ground clearance
Remediation details: other work
How We Got Here
Why Buildings Leak
How water behaves
Forces acting on water
Common leaks
Getting It Right On Site
Engineered openings and drainage paths
Walls
Flashings
Maintenance
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Cleaning
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