Guideline February 2014 (February 2014)

In this issue: Generic products are not all the same, Stud lengths (some more), Changing terminology, Protection from fire C/AS1-C/AS7 and C/VM2, Finding BRANZ bracing calculation sheets, Use of soaker flashings to roof penetrations, Light reflectance value (LRV), Fixing at 600 mm centres maximum of top plates that support roofing members, ALF is NOT suitable for apartment blocks, multi-unit dwellings and semi-detached dwellings, Printing reports from the Annual Loss Factor (ALF) tool, Concrete driveways, BRANZ seminars - Getting to Grips with Prefab