Guideline May 2012 (May 2012)

In this issue: Concrete slabs - shrinkage control joints, Using ALF for designs with multiple concrete slabs on ground, Timber baseboards to piles - minimum treatment, NZS 3604 requirements for floor joists under loadbearing walls, Joists under braced non-loadbearing walls, NZS 4243:2007.1 Energy efficiency - Large buildings - Building thermal envelope, New recessed downlight requirements for homes now in force, Sustainable Housing Summit, 27-28 June (master classes), Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland