Guideline July 2014 (July 2014)

In this issue: BRANZ presentation and question and answer sessions at BUILDNZ Christchurch, Reiterating that insulating existing external walls is NOT exempt from a building consent, Raised level walk-on surfaces over waterproof decks, Preventing dampness under suspended floors, Raking wall frames - selecting the stud sizes, Double fixing capacity for veranda beams attached to posts as required in NZS 3604:2011 Table 10.8, Improving insulation performance at wall intersections, Correct nails for enclosed (dry in service) framing, Questions from the floor from the recent You Asked - 24 Critical Questions Answered seminar, From MBIE, New from BRANZ, BRANZ seminars advance notice - BEES